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Day 21: Dispelling the 21 Day Myth and Monday Stats

 
I set a 30 Day Goal to reach 199 by 06062015.  I am on track!




And now it's time for my Monday Morning Stats! 

Monday, June 1, 2015 STATS

Weight: 201 pounds
Neck: 15"
Chest: 47"
Upper Abs: 40.5"
Waist: 41"
Lower Abs: 47"
Hips: 48"
Thighs:  R 23", L 22.5"
Biceps:  R 14", L 13.5"

Results:  Lost 2 pounds.  Lost one inch from chest, 1/2 inch from upper abs, 2 inches from lower abs in a week.


I am so glad I didn't take my stats yesterday. It is interesting to me how much difference 24 hours makes.  I was puffed up like a giant marshmallow yesterday, aching, nauseated and tense.  Today I feel calm, just a little stiff and sore and the bloat is gone!  

Ok. Time to use some logic here.  I felt horrible after I ate salty fast food and salty junk food. And 2 root beers.  Plus it was hot and muggy. Today all the windows are open. A cool breeze is flowing through the house. And the smell of sweet refreshing rain is invigorating! :)  

I also had been removing wheat from my diet, but this last weekend, I ate some bread. It was partially as an experiment. I have not been diagnosed as gluten intolerant. I know I crave carbs. And it seemed like I felt better without eating wheat.  Also, I was just caving to emotional eating.

This week my focus will be on eating natural whole food. Low salt and avoid wheat and sugar.  And keep pounding the water!

Ok. So I was all pumped up about Day 21. I had read that it takes 21 days to establish a good habit. Apparently this is a myth! (Please read this article on HuffPost by James Clear: How Long Does It Actually Take to Form a New Habit? (Backed by Science))
 "There is no need to judge yourself if you can't master a behavior in 21 short days...you don't have to be perfect. Making a mistake once or twice has no measurable impact on your long-term habits. This is why you should treat failure like a scientist, give yourself permission to make mistakes, and develop strategies for getting back on track quickly.You have to embrace the process. You have to commit to the system...At the end of the day, how long it takes to form a particular habit doesn't really matter that much. Whether it takes 50 days or 500 days, you have to put in the work either way.The only way to get to Day 500 is to start with Day 1. So forget about the number and focus on doing the work."

Good advice here. I am in it for the journey. I am very proud of where I am now and looking forward to the next 21 days! :)



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