IT BE PIE.

People are so encouraging and supportive. Every time I squawk in alarm over the scale going up, someone is bound to say ,"Well, with all that (running, elliptical, strength training, etc. ) you've been doing, it could just be muscle. You know, muscle weighs more than fat."

As comforting (and appreciated!) as this sentiment is, the fact is that unless one has been doing a GREAT deal of the aforementioned activities, short term weight gain is unlikely to be due to muscle. And in my case, as much as I would like to envision my tushy and thighs getting firmer and shedding cellulite in favor of nice, compact muscle, I fear it's just not the case.

No, today's galling report from the scale do not be muscle. IT BE PIE.

Yes, my friends, pie has been had. Pie has been had and I have not been so very honest with myself about the amount and frequency of pie-having. Not to worry  --- everything still buttons that should, and I am not raiding the fridge in the middle of the night. It's just that, once again, I've gotten distracted from doing the work I have to do to maintain a healthy weight. I view this as an ongoing part of the journey, and one that will most likely be revisited regularly, so there is no need to panic or take drastic measures.

That was, of course, my first inclination, but of course that never works out, so instead, I am declaring November to be The Month of Getting Back on Track and extending Boot Camp throughout the month.

What this means, for me:

• Going back to weighing every day
• Diligence with the food plan
• Reading my response cards before every meal or snack, and whenever else needed
• Sitting down and planning out my training schedule for the entire month.

November is particularly busy and includes a trip to give a workshop; a short singing gig with homestay (I don't think I'll be able to cook); our anniversary; a slightly longer audition trip than I usually take; rehearsals and performances with my Spotlight cast; and of course, the biggie: Thanksgiving. So I will need to plan carefully and be very diligent about sticking to my plan. NO EXCUSES.

This being said, I don't count Boot Camp as a failure. I did not manage 100% veganism but I did eat much more cleanly a lot of the time; and I kept to my training schedule. Yesterday morning I did my first run in the rain, through Riverside Park. I saw the same old bent-over gentleman out there, plugging away! Good for him.

My plan is to continue to run, do a couple more 5Ks, and start training for a 10K. But I'll need to add something else in, as well. I'm still searching for a good fit.

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Comments

[Kim]

I used to lie to myself about what I ate, but then somehow the light went on, and I realized that even though I could lie to myself, I could never lie to my body - it would always know and respond to whatever I consumed. Since that epiphany I have not had any problem being honest with myself. Strangely enough, I find that I am also more forgiving.

[Rachel]

Piepiepiepiepie.

I hear ya. I had a piece of chocolate cake yesterday because I was PMSing and in "OMGMUSTHAVECHOCOLATE" mode. Paying the price today.

[Cindy]

Pie consumption is non-negotiable! More mileage (and salad) is the answer.

[haveavegetable.blogspot.com]

Now I'm one who loves pie in a deep and spiritual way. My solution to loving pie is higher mileage, though this is not for everyone. I'm getting back on the training wagon myself - tis the season - to keep away the crazy through audition season. You're fantastic - you can do it!

[Lori]

Back to basics is always good! You know what works and making a plan to get back to that is a great start.

[Ginevra]

[pie is good]