Well, I wish I could be saying that, but in two years, I've done nothing. I did however, drop down to a 14/16 (16/18 when I'm PMSing) just by eating more, since I usually only ate one meal or no meals each day. So, here I am again, at the starting point. How pathetic is that?! I could be in the best shape ever, running marathons, just moving faster and stronger, but instead, I'm just two years older. Nothing has changed in my life personally to have kept me from tackling this head on, I just didn't do it.
So, as I sit here, with my final piece of Lemon Meringue Pie (or so I think - because well, it's one of the top three all time favorites for me along with Pumpkin and Pecan Pie), I say to you, whomever is foolish enough to be reading this instead of being out in the world making adventures and memories of their own, that as of Monday I take my first step...
Step 1: REMOVE MY GREATEST TEMPTATIONS!!! Salt and Sugar. I really don't know how I'm going to handle this...will I buckle? Will I cave? I know people will tempt me, because well, they can and to be quite honest, I've done my share of evil deeds when people were detoxing or losing weight, so I guess I will deserve it, (even if in the middle of my psychosis I won't think that I do).
In all fairness, I should tell you where I'm at now, so that if this does work and you are following my progress, you don't think how amazing I am to have given up soooo much and come so far. No...my reality is that I don't have very many vices. I don't drink, smoke or do drugs, I also don't really drink a lot of soda or eat a lot of fast food (except on lunch when I'm usually too lazy to bring my own), but I do eat horribly in the sense that I DON'T EAT ENOUGH. As I said, I can go through life eating one or two meals each day, no snacks, no water...ah, WATER! I don't drink WATER!
Anyway, if that made any sense to you, I'm just a normal person who is doing nothing more than eating better and (possibly) working out. My exercise of choice...ZUMBA. Why? Not a clue as I have no rhythm, but it's fun, so I'll give it a go.
The THREE things I've learned about myself in just writing this blog:
1) I need to eat more - 3 meals and just as many snacks.
2) I need to exercise - As someone who used to run track and as a former Band Geek, this is a no brainer.
3) I need to drink water - Not flavored water...just water.
So, that's it for this first of my many second tries...Let's see where this takes us. If you want to join in this quest with me, feel free to create your own blog or comment on mine and let me know how you're doing, either way, I know I'm not the only one taking this first step, again.
You can do it. Make sure you drink plenty of water. That coming from someone who was a diet soda and tea junkie. Water is all I drink (wasn't easy either at first) although a mixed drink and beer get thrown in there at times (which is also on my list to quit this year as well) Eating meals is a must. That's how our bodies refuel and our metabolism stays up there to burn fat and calories. I made the decision to rid all processed foods and sweeteners and fake products and eat lots of natural foods. I do still have a candy bar because I can't cut all sugars. :) I also have one day a week of a cheat day. I still try and not overdo on that day but it seems to help me boost my metabolism. I am a calorie counter because that works for me. Exercise is a must to help your metabolism and burn some of the calories from the day. Start at your own pace and keep with it.. I have actually lost 15 lbs over the last 8 months and feel good again. Do what works for you but keep doing it. I know you can. :) If you can find an accountabilty partner that sure helps also. Good luck in your journey
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marla! Water is my enemy! LOL I HATE water! But, you're right, it's doable. I tend to oversalt my foods and sweets are just well...I LOVE SWEETS! And with sweet I must have salt, so I have to get rid of both at the same time otherwise, it won't work at all. I can feel the migraines coming already. Haha!
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