It's been a long while since I even touched this blog, I know. I've been bad. And not really concerned with my health and weight. That's not good. I keep telling myself that I'll start tomorrow....but tomorrow never comes.
I stepped on the scale this morning; I haven't stepped on the scale in several weeks because I fear the numbers. But I did it this morning, and I almost cried. I am at 285 pounds. This is not good. Something needs to change. I need to get into gear.
I've been getting better at keeping up with my other blog - my business one - and I've been steadily submitting articles to other blogs (such as Etsy Maine Team and Homefront Team). So what's keeping me from adding this to my list? I can do it.
Starting today, I have sworn off my beverage of choice (soda) and am dedicating all my thirst quenching needs to water. And I ate breakfast and lunch. Ok maybe breakfast WAS a bowl of Capn' Crunch and lunch was a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. But don't they say the key to losing weight is making sure NOT to skip meals and eat these things in moderation? I'm keeping track of what I eat and the calories I'm taking in on a piece of paper on the fridge. And I'll be doing some Zumba on the Xbox Kinect today.
I can do this. I need to do this. I will do this.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, September 20, 2010
Day 8 - Check-In
Weight: 268 lbs
All right...it's been a week, since I actually put forth the effort to get this done, and I'm still standing! Although I didn't work out as hard as I wanted - like I actually only was able to do it 3 days this past week - I did it. And Insanity is some tough stuff, lemme tell ya!
Other things, well we I'm trying to make health concious choices. Like drinking more water, limiting my soda intake (I am down to one soda, if that, a day), and walking when possible. It's things like that that will actually lead to maintaining of a healthy weight and lifestyle, so it's important for me to take those steps.
And BTW, I lost 2 lbs since last weigh in! WOO HOO! So there is a glimmer of hope that I will get to where I want to be. Now just to keep motivated and moving!
See you next week!
All right...it's been a week, since I actually put forth the effort to get this done, and I'm still standing! Although I didn't work out as hard as I wanted - like I actually only was able to do it 3 days this past week - I did it. And Insanity is some tough stuff, lemme tell ya!
Other things, well we I'm trying to make health concious choices. Like drinking more water, limiting my soda intake (I am down to one soda, if that, a day), and walking when possible. It's things like that that will actually lead to maintaining of a healthy weight and lifestyle, so it's important for me to take those steps.
And BTW, I lost 2 lbs since last weigh in! WOO HOO! So there is a glimmer of hope that I will get to where I want to be. Now just to keep motivated and moving!
See you next week!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Day 1: And so it starts
All right, it's the end of Day 1, and I'm still alive! I made a schedule for myself before I went to bed last night of all the things I wanted to get done today, hoping that it would help keep me focused. And you know what? It did; surprisingly so actually. Especially since last night I was kept up late because of a festival/concert going on a house down from me - it didn't end until midnight! So this morning, I was completely unmotivated to get up and start my regime, like I had planned. But when I tried to lay back down, my mind wouldn't let me go back to sleep, cheering me on to go get active!
So today I tackled 4o minutes of a Cardio workout on the DVD of Insanity - which is incredibly insane! I wasn't able to do hardcore like they were doing on the DVD, but I hung in, worked as hard as I could and finished. It's all in moderation...so tomorrow I should be able to do a little more, and as the days continue I should be able to kick butt with Shaun T.
Anyway, so this is the plan for this blog. Every week on the first day of the week, I'm going to post my stats. GASP! I know, it's pretty scary that I'm actually going to quantify my "fatness" to the world. But being the person that I am, I have to prove myself to everyone, and showing my "flaws" is definitely a way to make me to try to improve on them. I don't want anyone thinking that I am a quitter, or that I can't hack it.
So here goes:
Weight: 270 lbs
Hips: 54 inches
Waist: 52 inches
Bust: 56 inches
I'll try to blog later this week with a semi-update, but definitely I'll be back next Monday and hopefully with some different (better!) numbers.
Stay tuned!
So today I tackled 4o minutes of a Cardio workout on the DVD of Insanity - which is incredibly insane! I wasn't able to do hardcore like they were doing on the DVD, but I hung in, worked as hard as I could and finished. It's all in moderation...so tomorrow I should be able to do a little more, and as the days continue I should be able to kick butt with Shaun T.
Anyway, so this is the plan for this blog. Every week on the first day of the week, I'm going to post my stats. GASP! I know, it's pretty scary that I'm actually going to quantify my "fatness" to the world. But being the person that I am, I have to prove myself to everyone, and showing my "flaws" is definitely a way to make me to try to improve on them. I don't want anyone thinking that I am a quitter, or that I can't hack it.
So here goes:
Weight: 270 lbs
Hips: 54 inches
Waist: 52 inches
Bust: 56 inches
I'll try to blog later this week with a semi-update, but definitely I'll be back next Monday and hopefully with some different (better!) numbers.
Stay tuned!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
And so my journey begins....
Four months and 6 days. One hundred twenty six days. Three thousand twenty four hours. That's how long I have before I meet my 30th birthday. The birthday that I have decided marks the year of change. The birthday that hopefully will allow me to become a bit happier with my lifestyle and overall well-being.
I suffer from the disease of laziness and hoping for things to change on their own. I realize that this is not a rational way of thinking, especially since in every other part of my life that does not include my weight or health directly, I am a go-getter and never sit back, letting life happen. I am highly motivated, constantly striving to be the best at what I do and how I portray myself to the people around me. But for some reason, when it comes to taking care of myself, I find myself lacking.
After my last physical, which I try to avoid if at all possible (but this last time it was imperative to get one done), I found out some things that I had a feeling were inevitable, but still suprising. My doctor told me, according to my latest test results, that my bad cholestrol was too high, my good cholestrol is too low, my blood pressure is too high, and I am borderline diabetic. YIKES! And here I am, wondering why over the past 2 years, I have been having trouble conceiving (especially since I already have 2 children).
Now I've known since the birth of my son 3 years, that I needed to lose weight. I have gained 70 pounds since getting pregnant with him, which has been weighing me down literally and figuratively. I have never been a skinny-minnie, but I was once at a weight that I was satisfied with, that I felt looked good on me. And I never had any negative test results. I have always known that I wanted to lose weight, but never really had the "push" to get me there, and wasn't too worry about how it was affecting my health. But now it's a little different, because now it takes on so much more meaning.
And I'm realizing that this is not ok. That when I walk up the 2 flights of stairs to my bedroom everynight, having to stop for a breath is not good. That when my kids want me to go out and play soccer or basketball with them, I can only play for 15 minutes without getting tired, and even when I do play it's only half-heartedly. That when I get invited to events that require me to dress up, I shudder at the thought of putting on nice clothing that I can't hide my body in. That when I'm in public with my husband, I worry about all the people thinking "Why is he with that fat girl?" These are not positive thoughts or actions; these are things that do help me realize what I need to do.
So, starting today (well tomorrow morning), I am working on my goal to be a healthier, more fit by my 30th birthday. My ultimate goal for my 30th birthday is to lower my blood pressure, blood sugar, and bad cholestrol, and to be 50 pounds lighter. And this blog is part of the way that will keep me honest and hold me accountable. I will blog at least once a week about my progress, and will accept any comments, suggestions, or criticism openly.
I am no longer allowing my "life" to be the excuse to bad habits. I am no longer allowing myself to be lackadasical about my overall well-being. I am no longer allowing myself be a victim to my poor body image.
I am finally going to weight for a change!
I suffer from the disease of laziness and hoping for things to change on their own. I realize that this is not a rational way of thinking, especially since in every other part of my life that does not include my weight or health directly, I am a go-getter and never sit back, letting life happen. I am highly motivated, constantly striving to be the best at what I do and how I portray myself to the people around me. But for some reason, when it comes to taking care of myself, I find myself lacking.
After my last physical, which I try to avoid if at all possible (but this last time it was imperative to get one done), I found out some things that I had a feeling were inevitable, but still suprising. My doctor told me, according to my latest test results, that my bad cholestrol was too high, my good cholestrol is too low, my blood pressure is too high, and I am borderline diabetic. YIKES! And here I am, wondering why over the past 2 years, I have been having trouble conceiving (especially since I already have 2 children).
Now I've known since the birth of my son 3 years, that I needed to lose weight. I have gained 70 pounds since getting pregnant with him, which has been weighing me down literally and figuratively. I have never been a skinny-minnie, but I was once at a weight that I was satisfied with, that I felt looked good on me. And I never had any negative test results. I have always known that I wanted to lose weight, but never really had the "push" to get me there, and wasn't too worry about how it was affecting my health. But now it's a little different, because now it takes on so much more meaning.
And I'm realizing that this is not ok. That when I walk up the 2 flights of stairs to my bedroom everynight, having to stop for a breath is not good. That when my kids want me to go out and play soccer or basketball with them, I can only play for 15 minutes without getting tired, and even when I do play it's only half-heartedly. That when I get invited to events that require me to dress up, I shudder at the thought of putting on nice clothing that I can't hide my body in. That when I'm in public with my husband, I worry about all the people thinking "Why is he with that fat girl?" These are not positive thoughts or actions; these are things that do help me realize what I need to do.
So, starting today (well tomorrow morning), I am working on my goal to be a healthier, more fit by my 30th birthday. My ultimate goal for my 30th birthday is to lower my blood pressure, blood sugar, and bad cholestrol, and to be 50 pounds lighter. And this blog is part of the way that will keep me honest and hold me accountable. I will blog at least once a week about my progress, and will accept any comments, suggestions, or criticism openly.
I am no longer allowing my "life" to be the excuse to bad habits. I am no longer allowing myself to be lackadasical about my overall well-being. I am no longer allowing myself be a victim to my poor body image.
I am finally going to weight for a change!
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