It's clearly been almost a year since I've written anything. I guess life gets in the way, though i should be documenting life, instead of letting it take over.
There's been a lot of changes since I started this blog. None of which are weight related really. As most of you know, I'm planning a wedding, got a second job, lost the first job, moved, among other things.
This blog was initially made because I was taking a class on multimedia journalism. Now that I am no longer taking that class, I'd like to really focus on it being a health blog. One where i can see my progress and document it for all of you to see.
At one point, I was down about 30 pounds from my starting weight a year ago. That's not a lot for the time-frame, but taking my time and keeping it off is most important to me. Recently, I've gained some weight back, not a lot, but enough that I feel a difference. It's astonishing to me that I'll spend $50 on hair products or skin care to make sure that they are in tip-top shape, but I can't pay well enough attention to what I put in my mouth. That's what's wrong with us. Makes no sense.
My goal is to start paying attention and doing a better job than I am doing currently. I've lost my motivation somewhere and have grown increasingly lazy. Lazy to the point that I don't even enjoy cooking as much anymore. That's a travesty to me, considering I was thinking of going to cooking school and doing it as a job.
We've paid for trainers and gym memberships and don't go nearly as much as we should, both Jimmy and I can stand to be more active. It's just a waste of money that could have been put toward planning our wedding. Instead, it goes to waste. It's almost depressing.
I need to hold myself accountable. And I need all of you to do that too. If you see me, making poor choices, remind me that I'm only hurting myself in the end.
My trainer and I have been in touch and I will go and see him Monday morning. My goal is to lose enough weight that my wedding dress needs to be taken in, just enough. I would also like to cut out carbs and bag sugars. I have a terrible sweet tooth and it's doing me ZERO good.
I'm not only mad at myself, but I'm totally disappointed that I've let it go. I need my motivation back ASAP.
You can do it!! I wonder if being in happy relationship has caused your motivation to wane. Plenty of people pack on some lbs when they get married or settle into a comfortable, committed relationship. I think it's just the nature of relaxing into a comfortable routine. It's great that you and your man are both trying to get fit and healthy, though! That should make it much easier than trying to do it alone.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the keys with exercise is finding that activity you genuinely enjoy, and that you do because it's fun, and stick with that. Then try other things too and see how you like them. I'm planning to run a half marathon in November, not because I want to lose weight or hit a certain distance goal, but because I really love running and I don't see a reason to limit my distance. At this point I figure the half marathon will just be something fun I do with a few friends. But if running ever stops being fun, I will stop doing it.
My boo is similar in that he is a competitive cyclist because he really enjoys riding his bike really fast. Heh. The fitness and health aspects are like bonuses because he does it for pure enjoyment.
But, full disclosure: while I've been steadily losing weight over the year he and I have been together, he's put on a little, and I believe it's because he's in a happy relationship and he has relaxed his eating habits a bit. So, I think everyone is prone to that sort of thing. And I think my health and fitness have improved because I am spending all my free time with someone who puts a premium on his cardiovascular fitness and lower body muscles (as do all his cycling friends and teammates). They inspire me to keep running, and their healthy lifestyles definitely set a great example.
Anyway, best of luck with your goals!! I know you'll kick some ass!