Summer Weekends. I Love Them & I Hate Them
OK. Let’s talk about the weekends. I LOVE THEM. BUT, they might be killing my progress. I am trying to find balance, some weekends I am great, and others not so great. I know for me, the best way to manage weekends is to limit “gatherings with friends” to 1 night a weekend, then it is completely manageable. BUT, this weekend, I had plans Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That is HARD. It’s HARD, but it’s also FUN.
I make commitments to myself that are unrealistic if I have plans for more than 1 nights a week. Am I being too restricitve? The reality is, when I get together with friends, I want a glass of wine, I want to enjoy the festivities with my friends. I know I am not willing (at this point) to forgo an opportunity to enjoy an evening in exchange for a few less calories. That is the truth. As I am typing this out I know this is me being 100% honest with you and myself. Now, do I make healthy choices on food. ALWAYS. But I won’t say no to a glass of wine if everyone is enjoying a glass.
Knowing I won’t sacrifice wine with friends the question is: How do I still make progress and continue on my weightless journey if I am not willing to pass on that glass of wine?
Well, here is the good news, I am willing to work for my wine. I am willing to commit to no days off from exercises. I am willing to move my body more in order to enjoy the things I like. Is that enough though? I’m not sure. I am testing it this weekend, and I will keep you posted! LOL
I am willing to try anything to avoid having to pass up a glass of wine with friends. That is the truth. I don’t want to limit my nights out, or BBQs or girls nights, so I am determined to find a way to be able to do both: Continue to lose weight and get healthy, and not pass on opportunities to be with friends and have a good time. Some might say you don’t need a glass of wine to have a good time. This is 100% true, but for me it’s part of the experience and I don’t want to cut it out.
One last thought, when the weather gets colder, it seems so much easier doesn’t it? You naturally stay home more, you “gather”less with friends, summers in Canada come and go so quickly. I want to enjoy every minute.
Terri xo
