Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Turning the ship around

It apparently takes a long time to turn the ship around! I of course am not talking about an actual ship but rather a metaphorical ship, also know as my weight loss journey.  

Changes and habits are slowly changing.  It’s a long process, but I’m really trying!!!  So what have I been doing ...both good and bad?

I have now tracked five days in a row!  Go me!  Not all of the days are spot on with my calories but I have had some spot on days!  And what is important, is that I tracked...good or bad, it didn’t matter.  I tracked!

We hiked on Monday.  We were out about two hours.   We also did some geocaching during the day before we hiked.  So we were out and about and moving all day.


On Tuesday I actually laced up my shoes and I attempted to run on my lunch break.  Wow, that was difficult!  My run was slow and I had to give up and walk after a bit.  You see,  I ran the first half mile and then walked the rest of the way.   That’s ok though.  That is the line in the sand showing me where I am.   If I keep doing it, I will improve.

I’m not setting the world on fire with my changes.  I’m not even losing weight at this moment.  But I am comforted by the fact that I am making changes that will turn into success!!



8 comments:

Rebooting Myself said...

Baby steps indeed! Those will eventually snowball into bigger changes but you are off to a great start! We will get there!

peppylady (Dora) said...

Yes tracking is very important...

jen said...


Yay, you are Slowly turning that ship, onya girl 😊👍

Anonymous said...

It takes a long time to turn the bus around too! Today I barely completed a run after work, several stops too but I did complete a run today! I am planning to eat less processed foods and stop the office snacking. I made 2 low fat dinners. I am thinking I may use my 21 Day Fix diet containers vs. calorie counting with a scale. I did better this week too. Not perfect but improved. I hope to see a loss this week.

Paula C

MaryFran said...

Thanks! I am hoping to see some success on the scales soon! I know that will help me stay motivated!!!

MaryFran said...

Yes, I know for me it is instrumental and necessary!

MaryFran said...

Thanks! I’m trying!!! We can both do it!!!

MaryFran said...

Great job!!!! You are turning the bus!!! Baby steps...but you (and I) are doing it! I am out there running also...sooooo slow but I’m doing it!!!