Fitness Romance SagaI Was Being Greedy, But Still Lost 2-lbs Over The Holiday. What! How’d That Happen?
November 30th, 2011 • 22 Comments | Leave a Comment »
In the last 10 days I’ve lost 2 pounds. That’s quite remarkable for this greedy time of year, especially when I confess to you the eating I engaged in leading up to and over the Thanksgiving holiday: There was carbohydrate fanfare (I love me some hot buttery rolls and stuffing), sweet potato pie delirium (I basically ate damn near an entire pie), and excess coffee shop snacking.
It was all very glorious.
My eating was obviously NOT as moderate as planned in these past 10 days, so how the hellz did I manage to drop poundage anyway?
I was actually a little confused at first myself. But then I did a brain re-wind to review not just my greedy eating, but ALL of my eating and ALL of my other actions. Sure, I’ve been a little very greedy lately, but here’s what I was doing the rest of the time:
I Haven’t Missed Any Workouts: I didn’t miss them because I planned them beforehand, even picking out my workout clothes the night before so I’d be ready. I workout 5 times per week for about 45 minutes, including warm-up and cool-down.
I Increased My Fitness-Funk Ratio: I love a good challenge. And a good challenge makes you sweat, causing extra fitness funk to be released (can you smell it?). I’ve been going hard on my workouts. I like it that way. The combination of NOT skipping workouts, plus going hard proved to be effective for continued body transformation over the holiday. Plyometrics and bodyweight exercises are still my workout-beasts of choices, but now I’ve added 10-minutes of speed rope onto the end of EVERY workout. It’s been a real game-changer. Have you been game-changing lately?
I Barely Stopped Moving: My couch-azzing has been very limited lately. Sitting around less, moving around more. You know how that goes. I’ve been so busy lately, but instead of bitching about my busy-ness, I just been busting it out and getting sh!t done. I could have sat around lazy, whining about how it’s not fair I have to do so much, but instead I just buckled down and did what I had to do, which equated to more movement in general, and we all know what more movement leads to: a sexy bod. (uh huh)
I Made Fantastic Choices In-Between the Pie Slices: Salads, healthy homemade soups, lots of water, consistency with the Shakeology, sensible food portions in general… all of this matters. So if you’ve been guilty-greedy, don’t say to “hell with it”, because every food choice you make in-between the greediness is still a step in the right direction.
So there you have it. And this totally supports my motto: Find Balance Between Fitness and Your Greedy Side. Especially around the holidays. What’s your own ninja plan to deal with random splats greediness?
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Foodie McBody November 30th, 2011 at 11:16
Wow girl, I am sooooooooooo impressed! But it makes sense. You made awesome choices! YAHOO for you! (and I am going to keep all of your tips in mind)
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yumyucky Reply:
November 30th, 2011 at 11:54 am
Thank you, Foodie! I love you, girl! xo
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Jeannie November 30th, 2011 at 11:28
Way to go Josie! I try to follow a lot of the same strategies too. Still able to enjoy the holidays without completely giving up the favorites and gaining weight!
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Todd November 30th, 2011 at 11:34
Nicely done. Keep it up, Mrs. Greedy.
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@somerskys November 30th, 2011 at 12:02
WHOA GIRLLIE I HAVE READ THOSE STRATEGYS B 4 BUT!!! COMING FROM A REAL PERSON WHOM I KNOW AND HAVE SEEN FIRST HAND THE WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTINESS, THOSE WORDS AND SRATEGIES NOW ARE REAL!!!!!! NOT JUST WRITTEN LAH-DEE-DAAH WORDS ON A PAGE SO I AM PROUD OF U AND I AM ALSO GONNA REMEMBER TO KEEP UP MY WORKOUTS EVEN WITH ALL THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE HOLIDAYS AND AND AND SPRINKLES CUP CAKES!!!!!!!! YAYNESS! THEY ARE SO GOOD. YUMMMM U GO JOSIE KEPPIN IT REAL AND WEIGHT LOSS TOGETHER!!!
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Lisa November 30th, 2011 at 12:02
That’s fantastic and impressive! I’ve been greedy. Very greedy. But I only eat REAL food and stick with whole grains as much as possible. I kept up my classes–power yoga and mixed martial arts fitness and I can still put my pants on. And as you know, adding dance classes, so much fun and burns a million calories! Yaaaaaa-hooooooo!
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444 November 30th, 2011 at 12:18
I’ve been doing the same thing you’ve been doing. I thought I had over-indulged but when I took a good look at it, I realized it was far less than I might have in the past. I used to just eat any amounts of anything without thinking! Not anymore.
And I haven’t posted pics of everything, but I’ve been blasting out the “getting stuff done” project I started. Off to scrub one more wall of the shower now. (So unlike me!)
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Karen November 30th, 2011 at 13:50
Wish I could say the same:(
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belinda M November 30th, 2011 at 13:51
Congrats! I didn’t lose any weight over the holiday. But I’m PROUD to say I didt gain ANY either. I worked out 4 times last week. And have been steadily at it since. I’m determined to not gain any weight. I’m hoping to lose a few before Christmas.
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Ebbs November 30th, 2011 at 13:52
Congrats on your loss……I’m scared to weigh in tomorrow because everything I ate last week 0_o
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Erin November 30th, 2011 at 14:04
That’s awesome girl! So proud of you! I made sure I got in so Insanity and only had some turkey, corn (no butter) and a teeny bit of stuffing for my Holiday dinner. While my in laws and hubby were bitching about how full they were I was very content and had plenty of energy while they all were dozing off to the nightly movie.
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DubyaWife November 30th, 2011 at 14:36
Jealous! and wtg for you! I can happily say that I didn’t GAIN over the holidays, but to LOSE while eating scrup-diddly-uptious foods?! Bravo madame!
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Jody - Fit at 54 November 30th, 2011 at 14:38
That is the way to do it Josie – YOU GO! I am like you – I just keep at it with the workouts & eating well most of the time & planning for my treats & then right back to it! LOVE IT for you! YES!
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skippymom November 30th, 2011 at 15:17
Congrats Josie – that is awesome, but to be expected from the Queenness of Awesomeness. [your new title, per me]
I couldn’t gain weight on Thanksgiving if I tried and that is only because when you cook the whole meal – the constant up & down, up & down, back & forth, lifting, stirring, back & forth. I didn’t sit down for almost two days. I thoroughly enjoyed it tho’ [and amazingly enough the kitchen stayed clean the whole time.]
All the leftovers are gone except for 1/2 of a key lime pie. I don’t know why, but it took our family of 4 over 5 days to eat 1 1/2 pies. And they were good pies.
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JourneyBeyondSurvival November 30th, 2011 at 15:20
I too have seen similar results, and it’s been from similar thinking. I take care of myself because I love to take care of myself. I also realize the consequences of what I’m eating. Not just fatness. But also things like diabetes, and bacteria effecting my life.
This helps me eat less. But, this kind of thinking also helps me to eat good things and indulge without guilt.
Hooray for you! It seems you are very healthy in your head.
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Barbara November 30th, 2011 at 15:21
Go you! That is wonderful!
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Anna from Boston November 30th, 2011 at 15:41
Way to go, Josie! Thank you for showing us all how it is done, you sassy thing. And please keep us posted on your appearance in Glamour. I can’t wait to see it.
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Cort the Sport November 30th, 2011 at 19:39
Yep, I did the same. I’ve been doing a “Thanksgiving Detox” to counteract all the junk I ate by ingesting an overabundance of greens now (http://unblob.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-detox.html). I didn’t gain, but I surely didn’t lose. That’s amazing!! Funny post!!
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Cassie November 30th, 2011 at 23:03
yaay you.. proof that yes you can find balance and that you can’t stop moving..
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Lisa December 1st, 2011 at 15:45
I continued my normal fitness routine! In fact I went to the gym Thanksgiving morning, skipped Black Friday and went for a swim instead. I never skimp on my workouts. That’s the least I can do when I know I’ll be indulging!
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merri December 2nd, 2011 at 20:03
I was at the gym for the first time ever on thanksgiving this year (for a super fun turbo kickboxing/zumba class) and i was SO pleasantly surprised that all the machines were full, as well as the class being jam packed too! You always hear about people being unhealthy over the holidays and no one gives people enough credit, because it seems like there’s TONS of people out there who are being really healthy! Yay!
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Cameo December 20th, 2011 at 6:03
LOVE this post. I think you hit the nail on the head – it all adds up and what you do in between ‘splurges’ is what really counts. In fact, it’s like any other time of year (only with more temptation). I was like you this past weekend – I ate a lot of pie. But I chased it with lots of water, lots of clean eats and lots of exercise and thus have not felt any pain. YAY.
Love your “greedy” concept. It makes me feel so much better about myself to think I have “greedy eyes” than to simply think I am a big pig.
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