Flab to Fab: Week 9
I was tested this week. I’m hanging in there, but its been a rough go.
My job situation has devolved into a very unfair and uncomfortable situation, which put a major strain on my emotions and sapped my energy last weekend. Basically, they hired me on for a low-skill and equally low-pay job, and immediately shepherded me into a higher skill position at the same hourly rate. It feels a lot like a bait and switch. I stood up for myself, but there’s not much I can do. I can’t quit, I can’t afford it. It’s a catch 22.
The moment things got stressful, I immediately started to feel the old patterns creep in. I spent 2 nights over-eating. It started out innocently – a little sugary cereal here, a low-fat brownie there, but it quickly spiralled into an unhealthy, frantic, “binge-y” feeling that I know all too well.
The timing corresponded with Tiger being out of town, so I had a 4 day lag between workouts. I should have picked myself up and Shredded or something, but instead I stewed in my juices, ate, and felt lazy, helpless and frustrated.
The good news is, this time I realized early on how destructive it was. How it wasn’t comforting or cozy. Not even a little. It made me feel bloated and uncomfortable, and embarassed and tired – but it also strengthened my resolve to fight.
I realized that changing my lifestyle is more about replacing habits than just changing them or erradicating them. I decided that, next time life throws me a curve ball, I’m going to replace my desire to eat my feelings away with some pushups or situps or 30 minutes of anything to keep me clear of temptation and self-destructive behavior. Hopefully it will be enough to clear the clouds and keep me on track.
How do you cope with stressful times? Have you had to replace a habit to create effective change in your life?
Progress is good! Jillian has a few new DVDs out if you get bored of the shred and want a new routine.
I’m stress out too because of work. I hate every minute of it and can’t wait for lunch time, snack time, coffee time and go home time. What helps me is Bikram Yoga (http://www.bikramyoganyc.com/default.htm). It help me sweat out my frustration. Also, seeing my dog at the end of the day and walk him at park helps too.
Ugh. I sooooo know this feeling. When I’m motivated I try to meditate, and exercise. Though, I think that an occasional “sit and stew and eat something indulgent” is good for the soul.
My (top) 3 remedies for Real Life Sucking:
1) dance
2) make something (hopefully non-edible, lest I defeat my own purpose)
3) curl up in a ball & watch a really sad movie.
Hang in there, doll. You'll survive … if only b/c the alternative is way too depressing.
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