The gym was open earlier than expected- which is a great thing because I was ready for a a little change after a stint of stadium running and I was anxious about my weight. Not "what's in that big box under the Christmas tree" anxious, more like "do I want to stomp out this flaming paper bag on my porch" anxious. So, with a little dread, I stepped up on the scale and discovered I had lost two pounds since my last weigh-in. Not a terrible thing- not like unwrapping a dirt bike on Christmas morning but definitely not like stomping on a flaming bag o' poo either.
So, in the last dozen or so days since I was at the gym I faired fairly OK. Losing a few more pounds would have been awesome but I'll take this two pound loss as motivation to work harder and stay more focused. What I learned from the experience is that it really doesn't matter if the gym closes. As long as I'm motivated, active, and vigilant it really doesn't matter. It is and always was entirely up to me to adapt and overcome.
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Hi Steve, it is nice to see results, even if they only be a few pounds. Especially if you haven't made it to the gym that often in the last few weeks.
At least this can give you re-assurance that you are on the right track and doing the right things away from the gym. The motivation to lose weight and get in shape ultimately needs to come from within to be long lasting.
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