Crazy couple of days
It has been absolutely crazy in a good and bad way. The good has been:
Finally got to meet Kat! We went out for a delicious meal in this Middle Eastern restaurant in a basement under a mosque. It was a lovely evening – we talked for 2 ½ hours and think we could have talked for longer but the waiter was pulling pleading faces over Kat's shoulder as he wanted to close the restaurant! It was a fun evening – she has led a fascinating life!
Plus had 2 amazing personal training sessions over the last 2 days – my trainer really pushed me – I can see an improvement in my fitness; technique; stamina; motivation. She even had me sprinting for a minute (ok it was more of a fast shuffle!) and I enjoyed it. She gave me a couple of exercises which she said to just try but not to worry if I couldn't do many and I managed to do as many as she wanted. It was a good feeling even if I am aching this evening….
Went out for lunch today for a colleagues leaving do and I pre-ordered to make sure I made healthy choices (although ate a little too much but still left quite a lot). Am tempted to order a starter and a side salad next time I go though instead of my main meal – I still find it hard to “waste” food, especially when I am enjoying it!
Went back to the office after popping out at lunchtime yesterday to find my colleague had bought me some cake. Which I declined! A first as normally if someone has bought something especially for me, I would feel like I should eat it. I haven't had any chocolate, crisps, cake etc since the stomach bug 4 days ago. So I thought I would just see if I could keep away from them a little while longer. And I just didn't fancy cake at that point although I had to distract myself whilst others were eating it. RESULT!
Reflected on the self-sabotage issue over the last few days. I guess I have realised that I am spending a great deal of time and money on becoming fitter and healthier at the moment but I am prepared to self-sabotage. Why? If I bought a new handbag, I wouldn't deliberately dirty it or if I bought a new dress I wouldn't deliberately tear it. So why should I do something that sabotages having a fit and healthy body. Looks strange when you write it down but it made sense to me….
The bad was I lost my mobile on the way back for personal training yesterday. It's not even the expense of getting a new phone that bothered me, it's the thought of trying to get the numbers for all those contacts I have lost. I still have to buy a new laptop – it's been an expensive start to the year… Plus had the last minute flap that comes when you are finishing work for holidays. BUT DIDN'T EAT MY WAY THROUGH IT AT ALL!
Tomorrow is going to be a combination of hectic (as I have so much to organise before I go) and relaxing (as I have trip to the beauticians and a training session on the gravity machine). Am more excited about the training session than anything else!
Most of all, I feel like my mindset has been much more focused and motivated over the last few days. I CAN DO THIS!
I am so happy that you met up with Kat. I met her last year and she is such an inspirational lady.
It's a dream come true to bring people together like you two.
Sorry to hear about your phone, nightmare.
I think you will enjoy my new pod-cast with our new member of the month
http://www.weightlossguru.com/index.cfm/2010/2/26/...
Take care and thanks so much for the support you give to others
Pete
Have a great time in Cairo, will be thinking of you.
Love BikerB x