I have a close friend with a video company. He made a film called "The Try." (see http://www.haveypro.com/) It is mainly about cowboys and how hard they work at life and rodeo. makes me look like one big wimp. so, here I am, once again frustrated and getting back with the program.
This after I came home from work and had a bowl of cheezits and peanuts for dinner, followed by a small portion of leftover chicken and dumplings and leftover chocolate bavarian cream while reading in bed. I could market the rich dessert in the gourmet world.
I did have a light breakfast of energy bar and yogurt, then a lovely salad for lunch.
There was no weigh in this morning after pretending to stretch and exercise but we had a nice snowstorm and I went straight from jammies to flannel lined jeans and boots. I did trudge up and sweep off the solar panels for about 3 minutes worth of aerobics. sort of pathetic. however, if I get off work in time, I will make up for it by making a snowman at the end of the driveway. The neighborhood counts on me for visual entertainment. Last winter's drought and my illness saw only 1 snowman. so far, this winter is off to a good start. at least for the weather. as far as me losing weight - that remains to be seen. what's my deadline? summer hiking? I'll TRY.
Thank you so much for including the link to The Try. Those are powerful words and inspiration. I think what was expressed in The Try is something that I've been coming around to myself lately. It seems that the more pressure I put on myself to do this, that and the other thing, all of which are very good things for my health and well being, the more resistant I become. Sometimes I have to take a step back from a situation and give it some space to keep things in perspective and to not beat myself up because I didn't meet the day's goal for whatever I'm reaching for. At age 62, I know my body fairly well and how it reacts to food, exercise, and terribly screwed up various hormones. I never really had a weight problem until I had to seriously battle thyroid issues. So, with all that in mind, I too shall tell myself that I will TRY and know that I am still a very good person even if I haven't dropped any pounds that day.
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