At this point I’m not sure who is reading whos blog, and who read my blog from last semester, so I will give a quick recap of an important part of my blog last semester.
Last semester I really tried to eat clean (no processed foods) and exercise daily. For a while I was doing really well with this, I was eating very healthy, exercising and losing weight which was my goal. However, winter break hit me like a 16 wheeler, and I ate like an absolute animal. I was eating cookies for breakfast, Mozzarella sticks for dinner, and basically just caving at every single craving I had. I gained back every single pound I lost. And not to mention, I was barely going to the gym.
Coming back to school I knew I had to get back on track. The first few weeks of the semester were rough, mostly due to rush. During rush I was all over the place every single day and I never had time to sit down and have a proper meal. And forget about the gym. I did not even touch my sneakers. However…starting this week I am, hopefully, back on track! For now…
It is honestly just such a struggle for me to put all my eff0rt into eating because I truly love food and love eating everything that is not good for you. It is easy for me to go the gym, especially when I have a workout plan to follow, but I know I won’t see results if my eating is atrocious.
So I came back with a better plan. I made a well thought out workout routine, giving myself breaks when I need them. And I have been practicing eating what I enjoy in moderation. First semester I would force myself to cut out all the foods I loved and honestly I was sad…my friends even told me during dinner I looked sad while I ate. I let myself give in once or twice a week. Which is natural considering it is a change that needs time to adjust to.
I am not doing this for any other reason but to be confident in myself. I have gone too many summers unhappy with myself. In all honestly I have no reason to be unhappy. I am very healthy, I just want to tone and be confident.
If I fall off the wagon again, it will be a rough summer….
It’s definitely really hard to stick with a plan for months on end as our discipline starts wearing away. I think it’s great that you are trying to get back into shape to reach your goals, but perhaps it might be nice to have some days where you have a break to give yourself some time to reflect!
I completely agree that going home really throws off my eating. My mom cooks everything that I want, and I’m catching up with all of my friends over meals! Everything is just so good unlike here. I hope you’re able to stick to your plan, but also find a balance where you eat foods you enjoy. Good luck!
I relate to this so much. I am pretty lazy, and usually don’t take the time to eat super healthy or go to the gym. But, first semester I lost so much weight just due to walking so far to get to classes. Then when winter break hit, I gained it all back. I came back this semester feeling so chonky, so I will be on the grind with you.
Winter break hit everyone like a 16 wheeler, destroying all somewhat healthy eating habits (and sleeping schedules) established at school. I wish you luck, and you got this!
Don’t fret about the summer you sound like you’re on track! I know I can’t really speak to your experiences but I certainly empathize with what you’re talking about. For me, I too have been struggling with eating and working out but for the opposite reason. For years I always felt too skinny and wanted to gain weight and while I go to the gym frequently, I don’t see many results because I do not eat enough. Scheduling time to eat large but healthy meals is really difficult as a college student but I’m hoping I can stick to a plan like you this semester!