Staying even only applies if you are already at at a healthy place from an overall fitness perspective (not just weight).Freed Roger wrote:Self-help Post for my own reminder:
It is tough when I don't get the results/feedback I like in a decent amount of time. Was up about 10 lbs since late October and spent since XMas , generally trying to beat it back to no avail. Doubled down, not eating until lunch time (awful snowpiercer/protein bar). No beer on weekdays. A week of that and still nothing.
Then last few days, finally, finally starting to shed the lbs. Tide has turned. It is like I have control again.
Important to know yourself, be objective and know when to drive on and/or troubleshoot and try something different.. Sometimes you need help with this objectivity.
That is just the weight side of things. As a longtime runner I get a lot of feedback and data.... I know how well I have done certain runs before. I currently am frustrated by the feedback...slow and tired for the percieved effort level. Am I hurt? Why waste my time if no progress?
Have to remind myself of what I pointed out above -be objective, remember not all progress is linear. Other factors at play besides effort - (weather, donated blood recently, working on strength at gym recently has my legs tired for runs)
plus, have been here before -where just about ready to scrap my approach and good things happen.
Also, as I get older, reminder that staying even IS progress.
I got to where I wanted/needed to be about 5 years ago and have slowly regressed. Now in my mid-60s, I’m working to get back there and then maintain to stay even. It’s harder this time and will be even harder next time if I don’t do it right.
Recognizing it as the top threat to living an active life going forward is fueling my motivation. No more rationalizing or procrastinating.
