P90X – Time to Reboot

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I’ve had a crappy 3 weeks.  I think I only did 2 P90X workouts during the entire time.  It’s definitely time to reboot and start over.

I could spout off with a bunch of false bravado about how I’m doing so well at this or that, but the truth is that in spite of all the inspirational quotes I surround myself with, I’ve fallen into the “doldrums.”

Well……..no more!!  Pity parties suck and are a waste of time, but they’re easy to fall prey to.

I’m getting back into it starting today.  No more excuses.  I still weigh in at 263lbs.  and I’m happy that I haven’t gained back any weight over the last 3 weeks.

I’ve barely done any P90X at all over that period.  I’ve been on the stationary bike several times, but nothing consistent.

I just allowed myself to get sidetracked with work and taxes and putting our house on the market.

I’m learning that if I don’t get up in the morning and do my workout within about 45 minutes of getting up, it becomes really easy to not get around to it that day.

I’m not going to beat myself up over the last few weeks.  I just want to learn from my mistakes and move forward….it’s a new day.

If any of you have struggled at times like I have with being consistent, try taking it just one day at a time and recommit yourself to make the effort necessary to change your life.

I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m far ahead of where I was when starting out back in April.  Any time that I find myself getting discouraged I start to make a mental list of the things I’ve changed in my life over the last 5 or 6 months.

I’m eating healthier foods.  I’m only eating fast food 1 or 2 times a month – still room for improvement, but miles ahead of where I was a year ago.  I’ve become much stronger.

My knees are in much better shape that they were a year ago.  I had a little blip with my left knee a couple months back, but it’s better now.

I’m still eating ice cream occasionally, but I’m not serving it up in a bucket – LOL – smaller portions – no guilt.

At the beginning of this journey of mine I decided to embrace long range goals.  Slow, methodical, long lasting lifestyle changes.  I have to admit that there are times that I’ve been discouraged, but overall I’m pleased with how I’ve done so far.

After all, it took me 18 years to gain my extra 125 pounds.  It’s entirely unrealistic to think I can take it all off in no time at all.

I have 53 more pounds to lose and if it takes me another year to lose it, that’s just fine with me.