The thing is, I don't exercise as much when it is cold. Even on the days that I do get out and move, it's not nearly as long as when I do so underneath the sun. And when it's rainy and I do an inside workout, I honestly feel like I am not accomplishing anything, so I work out less often and not for as long a stretch when I do. I'm fixing that starting now.
I REALLY try to focus on being only healthy and not on weight loss, but there is this nagging thing inside me that wants so badly to get to that magical number like everyone else. Usually I get over that rather quickly. But lately I've been stressed and I feel like a cow. It happens to all of us. No matter how much I work on everything else, there are always going to be those times that the reality that I'm a fatty, and maybe I could just be less of a fatty, sets in.
Now, I am not going to try and get "societally acceptable" thin, but I am going to try and drop about 23 pounds. That's my immediate goal: 10% of my body weight. I'm not giving myself a time limit, or anything like that. I am just going to weigh myself twice a month and monitor my progress, and try and lose SOMETHING every time I weigh myself, even if it's under a pound.
I don't think getting this weight off will make me less stressed, or make me magically happier, but I do know gaining 17 pounds in the last 6 months is freaking me the fuck out. So instead of toiling and worrying, I'm going to fix it. Wish me luck. And I'm really glad to have the moral support of both boyfriends to help me in this process. As much as I'd like to say I can do it alone, I know I can't.
Happy picture of the day: Roxy hogging the remote.
You can do it! I'm in the same boat, I need to get serious. I marginally tried to start running again, but have not put much effort it. As soon as I'm over being sick, I'm getting back on track. I've barely eaten the last few days, so at least I'll be starting with a clean slate, there :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a good goal, so that's the best place to start!
I have been eating like a true fat girl lately. It won't be hard to get back in track.
DeleteI am going for a run tomorrow morning in the wee burry hours.
Ugg. I feel you totally. I am at the heaviest I've ever been and I feel it sucking my energy away. I'm not big on the exercise either. In fact, I eat fairly healthy - since I do the shopping I avoid buying junk food so I know it's not in the house. But then even with healthy food, if you aren't burning the calories that you put in...there go the thighs!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I found to help me in the summer (I am more likely to go outside and exercise in the winter when it isn't 70 billion degrees out) is that I use our Wii. We have the Wii fit "game" and I tell you sometimes that thing burns me out more than a bike ride around the neighborhood!
Good luck and know that you've got a bunch of support out here when and if you need it!
Outdoors is where I do my best exercising.
DeleteI do love my wii fit and walk away the pounds videos.
I just started tracking my calories again today and I'm going for a run tomorrow. I need to drop at least 15 pounds to be comfortable in my own skin again.
girl, i hear you. you can do it!!!!! i am in the same boat (and always have been). i am not at my all-time worst weight, but i am not far from it. must try harder. MUST. it is a lot more fun to get dressed in the morning (and/or to get NAKED!) when clothes fit right/look right and you feel better about yourself.
ReplyDeletei lost about 10 lbs not long ago (which i have gained back -- ARGH) by cutting out sugar, dairy and wheat/starches. it is not so easy to do, but the results feel great. i have to try it again. soon. i think i'll wait til 1/1 because i still have 2 pints of ice cream in the fridge. ay yi yi!
hugs, girl! and happy new year to you. :)
I know I can do it. I just wish I could let it go and focus on health. But I can't.
DeleteHugs and happy new year to you too hon!!
I'm where you are at the moment, the trouble is that I do have willpower, I just choose not to use it.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually heavier now then when I was 9 months pregnant, so it's back to doing yoga and giving up the cigarettes...in the new year.
Cheering you on from the sidelines! *gets out pom poms and waves them in the air. (like I just don't care)* :)
I have the willpower.
DeleteI plan on quitting smoking after this pack. We'll see how that works.
Did you bust out the virtual pom poms for me? I'm touched!
YOU CAN DO THIS! you say that when you workout indoors, you don't feel like you're doing much... well, let me tell you something - ANY workout is better than no workout, kwim?
ReplyDeletelast year january, i was at the point you are now and i spent all of 2012 losing the weight and getting toned. i did not put any time limit on myself either; i just told myself that i will fit into my size 4 jeans.
the key to weight loss is a clean diet - it makes up 80% of your weight loss. understand your daily caloric intake for weight loss (google "harris benedict equation") and stick to that using myfitnesspal or sparkpeople and in 6 months, you'll see a dramatic difference in weight, i promise you. throw in moderate to intense exercise and you'll see results faster.
remember: only *you* can give food (and whatever temptations you have) power over you. discipline and willpower are things that must be learned and the only way to learn this is to stick to your program and be consistent. it takes time, change takes time so don't quit!!!!
Thanks Kathy, I know I can!
DeleteI already use MyFitnessPal and I love it. I am doing a 10% weight loss goal to start out, then I'll go from there. Thanks for all of the advice and congrats on your weight loss!