Month One: ACTION
So happy to report month one results
the scale : -17.0 pounds
the clothes : down a pants size
the gym : my new best friends
I feel different about this go around. I feel like I KNOW it's going to work. I can't say exactly how I know this, I just do.
Also (thanks to Pinterest) I have an awesome rewards system for going to the gym, obviously the gym slimming me down is a reward system, but this is another kind. A monetary reward. For everyday I go to the gym, no matter how short or long a workout, I put a smiley sticker on the calender and a $1 into my Vacation Piggy Bank (thanks Emily for the Pig)
Have been trying lots of new foods, so far, the "scary food" has all been quite tasty. Hummus, how have I lived my life without you? Nevermore! You have earned a place in my fridge and my tummy.
Watching "Biggest Loser" on Hulu right now (so motivational), I'll keep you posted on my journey.
Later tater
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The New Life
It may be premature to say this, but it just feels like I should say it.
I am happy. For the first time, in a long time, I am truly happy. Yes there are days in there that suck and are frustrating, but I take that as part of normal occurrence. I finally have motivation and energy to get things done. I can finally tackle some of the other issues in my life now that my depression seems to be managed (thank you again Wellbutrin).
So the new challenge. As my previous post indicated, it's about losing weight and making life style changes. I believe I am off on a good foot. I have been going to the gym, tracking food/calories, and losing weight. Even over the holidays (woot woot). Everyday is a day to succeed, but more than that, everyday is not considered a failure if it doesn't go according to plan. Yes, some days I ate french silk pie for breakfast. Some days I planned on going to the gym and it never came to pass. But, I take this as a realistic approach. The holidays come every year and yes i will enjoy the foods that come as part of them (some things we only make the dish one time a year) but it's about moderation ( one caramel brownie vs ten of them). Where as before i would have jumped off the wagon, ate like crap until the new year, done no exercise, not even calculated what I had eaten, and would have undone a lot hard work.
Some days just talking myself into going to the gym for 20 min instead of the normal 30-45 made me agree to go instead of blowing it off. It's a step forward in the right direction, with the right mindset. I like this new me. I like it alot. I plan to keep chugging along, making tweaks along the way to better my overall eating habits. At some point I want to conquer my diet soda addiction... but one thing at a time.
Current Weight Loss : 12 pounds
Goal before Germany Trip : -70 lbs
Not a bad start. Not bad at all.
I'll keep you posted.
I am happy. For the first time, in a long time, I am truly happy. Yes there are days in there that suck and are frustrating, but I take that as part of normal occurrence. I finally have motivation and energy to get things done. I can finally tackle some of the other issues in my life now that my depression seems to be managed (thank you again Wellbutrin).
So the new challenge. As my previous post indicated, it's about losing weight and making life style changes. I believe I am off on a good foot. I have been going to the gym, tracking food/calories, and losing weight. Even over the holidays (woot woot). Everyday is a day to succeed, but more than that, everyday is not considered a failure if it doesn't go according to plan. Yes, some days I ate french silk pie for breakfast. Some days I planned on going to the gym and it never came to pass. But, I take this as a realistic approach. The holidays come every year and yes i will enjoy the foods that come as part of them (some things we only make the dish one time a year) but it's about moderation ( one caramel brownie vs ten of them). Where as before i would have jumped off the wagon, ate like crap until the new year, done no exercise, not even calculated what I had eaten, and would have undone a lot hard work.
Some days just talking myself into going to the gym for 20 min instead of the normal 30-45 made me agree to go instead of blowing it off. It's a step forward in the right direction, with the right mindset. I like this new me. I like it alot. I plan to keep chugging along, making tweaks along the way to better my overall eating habits. At some point I want to conquer my diet soda addiction... but one thing at a time.
Current Weight Loss : 12 pounds
Goal before Germany Trip : -70 lbs
Not a bad start. Not bad at all.
I'll keep you posted.
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