Learning Project- Weeks #7,8,9

I am almost at the end of my learning project! I am happy with my progress and I really think this has helped me keep accountable! However, I would still like really like to work on having a better relationship with food before this class ends. I am a bit disappointed with weeks #7,8,9, but I need to remind myself that there will always be bumps in the road and that doesn’t mean it’s over. Here is what happened in the last 3 weeks and what I want to focus on for the last bit of my learning project.

• Fitness Gear: Weighted Hula Hoop
• Fitness Habit: Running In The Snow!
• Health Habit: Keep Working On Building A Healthier Relationship With Food

Fitness Habit: Running In The Snow!

I am still pleased with my progress with the exercising aspect of my learning project. I am still waking up at 5:30am, 3 days a week to work out before teaching. I am unable to walk as much when I get home due to the cold, the storm, and because it gets dark so fast! I took my first run in the snow this year and it was great! A bit icy and a slower pace but it felt really nice! I hope to keep running every weekend (unless it is very cold). I need to buy some warmer running gear too! Any winter runners here? What do you use to keep warm?

I don’t have access to a treadmill so I hope I can keep it up as much as I can! I am also happy that I hit my milestone of 2500km on my Nike Run App. (I’m really excited that the interface has now changed to purple from blue after a solid two years after I reached this milestone!)

It is very obvious here when I started running again!

Fitness Gear: Weighted Hula Hoop

I also have another fun fitness accessory I have been using since the days are getting colder and shorter: A weighted hula hoop! I have been using this during my workouts when I am taking a break in between sets. I also use it at times when I am watching tv. It can take some time to be able to keep the hula hoop going, but when you get used to it, it is a mindless exercise you can do in your own living room. I have the simple type of weighted hula hoop, but I know there is another kind out there so you don’t have to worry about keeping it moving around your waist.

Health Habit: Keep Working On Building A Healthier Relationship With Food.

I am disappointed with how I have been doing when it comes to having a healthier relationship with food. It’s been a very busy couple of weeks, some very tiring days, and cold weather. This adds up to me not trying enough to stop my snacking at night or being as active as I should, but still eating the same. (My Fitbit Steps suffered severely due to this blizzard). I am happy that most days, I am eating only one snack in the evening. Is it healthy? Not really. Cereal, ice cream, cookies… Some days, I am eating more during the day, but I will still find myself snacking at night. So… what’s next? What can I do to really push myself to try and have a healthier relationship with food?

I rarely eat out and I always try and not worry about calories when I do so. That way, I can really enjoy it and not feel guilty!

I have been at a consistent weight for about 6 months now so I am pleased with this sign that my relationship with food isn’t taking any steps back. I hope this means that I can keep those 50lbs I lost off for good. However, I still have moments in the day where I feel like I ate way too much or had too many unhealthy snacks and I feel guilty, even though I am not gaining any weight. I think I simply have a fear that if I do fall into a habit of mindlessly eating, I will gain all the weight back I tried so hard to lose. I really want to get over this mindset, so I have some ideas I would like to try before I begin intuitive eating:

• Count calories for a few weeks using MyFitnessPal so I know how much I am actually eating and how many calories my body needs. Then, I will try intuitive eating after getting back on track.
• Buy a journal to keep track of my food and to be able to check off my healthy habits daily. (This helps many people be able to feel accomplished after a good day!)
• Keep listening to podcasts, watching videos, and reading articles for more insight on eating healthier.

For the rest of my learning project, I will keep up my exercise routine, be brave enough to run in the snow, and find a way that works for me to have a healthy relationship with food. I will have one final update to let you know how it went!

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