Thursday 14 June, 2007

Inspirations in strange places

Weight still at 47 kg.

I found through a concrete experience on Sunday that it's way too low for me to do much strenuous... well, anything. We had Kate's birthday party in Central Park, and it involved being on my feet the whole day. As happens always with events like that I eat very little, but now that I have absolutely no reserves to go back on - it exhausts me completely, and by the end of it I had a big panic attack and fell asleep pretty much as soon as we got home. I slept well over eight hours which is enough for me, but it still took me two days to get back to feeling normal again - the physical strain was pretty severe.

So it's fairly clear to me that I can't do three and a half days of a con in this condition.

If that doesn't motivate me, I don't know what will. So. Target: weigh 52 kg by August, that should give me a little bit of spare to live on for three days. Also need to plan eating at the con much more carefully than I would normally do (normal attitude is "meh, whatever") - maybe have snacks planned out all through the day, and make Chu take care that I actually eat them.

Inspiration through anime cons, whowuddathunkit.

Posted by kolibri at 14 June 12:57, 2007
Comments
# 1 - Chu (on June 15, 2007 05:42 AM):

Happy to oblige!


# 2 - Taika (on June 15, 2007 09:30 AM):

Hey, you take your inspiration where it suits you. I've been known to watch America's Next Top Model, seasons 3-6 especially, when in one of those "I will never succeed"-slumps.

It might be a good idea to find enjoyable and portable snack foods beforehand, and practise the habit of snacking before the con. That way it'll feel less awkward and you can focus on the main issue.


# 3 - Beth (on June 21, 2007 08:04 PM):

Thinking of you & praying for you, sweetie. Come over & join Zaar world Tour. ;) We're in Mexico right now. Baby steps...it looks like you've got a great frame of mind & are doing well. Keep it up & hang in there.

xoxo


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