And I'm off! Off, once again, on another weight loss journey. This time, I'm aiming for success.
How will I measure the ever elusive "Success"? I'm not completely sure. Probably a combination of pounds shed, fitness levels achieved & over all improvement to my health.
I am aiming for more than just a number on the scale. I want to be able to jog & run without the extra weight giving me so much knee pain. I want to be able to hike the trails I love & not feel like I'm dying. I do not want to get winded walking up the one flight of stairs to my apartment. I want to be healthy, as it is one of the keys to my happiness.
I'm also hoping that with better physical health, my mental health will also improve. I am tired of being depressed all the time. I take a small dose of citalopram, which does help a bit, but I'm still depressed a lot. I want to have energy to do the things I love & I want to have over all health & well being, so I can do them for many, many years to come.
What prompted me to once again try & get my shit together? THIS article inspired me. Read it, it's worth it. ^-^
I also feel held back by my weight. Even just the simple act of wearing heels makes my knees ache... I didn't used to have that problem... I'm tired all the time & don't want to DO anything. Actually, there's all sorts of stuff I want to do, but I just can't seem to get myself to do it. It's really frustrating.
So. What am I going to DO about it? I'm going to do what I know works. Eat healthy, properly portioned foods & EXERCISE.
Want to know what just kills me? I'm not one of those people who hate the gym. I LOVE the gym! It's getting myself to go that's the kicker... It's ridiculous.
But I'm going to go back to my gym with Britt & Heather (my partner & good friend, respectively), and start swimming with Britt.
Now for good news! My new swim suit came yesterday! =D Britt was super sweet & wonderful (as always...) and got us new suits so we can swim laps! Her old suit got too big (go baby go!) & mine is too small & not made for really swimming in... It's cute though... ahem. Back on topic! We got real swim suits now, so all we gotta do is go! ^-^
I'm not totally sure what I plan to write here, or how often I want to post. Once a week at least, I think, and more if I feel the desire. I'm going to weigh myself this evening after I get up, so that will be in my next post! I'm also going to get a weight loss meter thingy... like the kind on the Three Fat Chicks web site.
Well then... I think that this is all for my first post. I'm excited to be working toward a happier, healthier me.
Keepin' Track...
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ReplyDeleteI love love love that cartoon on the side. I've always joked to naughty children that if they don't behave I'll cook them in my oven....perhaps that's why there are no more playdates at my house ; ) jk, kinda.
Me too. Not the depressed part. The losing the weight part. I started (again) yesterday. I'm about 100 1bs overweight and have been for a good ten years. 2 years ago I lost almost 40 lbs but have had a terribly dismal year (2010) and being that I'm a stress eater, well it all came back with a vengeance.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I just thought I'd share with you how I do it. First, I do a lemon juice fast for 1-3 days depending on much non-eating I can handle. (2tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1tbsp maple syrup and a dash of cayenne pepper)
This gets my cravings under control and kick starts the body into weight loss mode by depleting the 48 hours worth of carbs stored in the body. Once those are gone, the body starts burning fat for energy.
Then, just stay under 1200-1800 calories a day, depending on how much exercise you get. I cycle a lot, so I have a good cardio workout quite regularly.
Don't quit.
Best.
Camille