I was thin, and in shape. Then I started to work. Which, in and of itself did not force too many calories down my gullet straight to my thighs and hips.
It did, however, avail me to things like alcohol whenever I wanted (big calorie no-no), ordering in when I was too busy too cook (another calorie no-no) and gave me the idea that since I was working sooo haaard, I deserved to reward myself. With food. #ohdeargodwhathaveidone?
Also, I stop prioritizing exercise. Whoops.
Is this work's fault? Of course not. It is mine. I didn't handle the change to my lifestyle as graciously as I would have liked. And my relationship with my jeans has suffered accordingly.
So it is time to take back the control.
I swear up and down and sideways every challenge that I'm not going to pick a weight based goal. Then I always do!
This time will be no exception.
My true goal? Put my jeans on and wear them happily. Right now, only my fattest pair even does up. I miss all my old clothes.
In order to reach that goal, I need something concrete to work towards.
Current Weight (Beginning of the week): 145 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs
How to I plan to accomplish this? The usual way. Cut out alcohol..... That before dinner drink that I like so much? That sucker needs to GO. Exercise... yeah, I'm gonna do it! I have re prioritized my health. I have an exercise block scheduled right into my day, 5 times a week. More salads, less pasta.
I am through being too ashamed to admit that I don't like my body, and am actually going to DO SOMETHING about my problem. I was scared to change my schedule, to make my life even busier, with adding dieting to my work-home-balance problems.
I can hardly find the time to do the laundry, how was I going to work-out?
Being passive and worried in my own life doesn't suit me.
How am I going to work out? I am going to put on my exercise clothes, go down to my basement and start a Jillian DVD. It's like 30 minutes. If I can't find 30 minutes for myself in any given day, what the hell am I working so hard for?
I will see you all at the finish line. In my jeans!!
Great job taking charge! There is a reason the airplane guidelines say to put your own oxygen mask on first - you can't help anyone if you can't breathe! Putting yourself back on the to do list is a great step! We can do a Jillian date anytime you like!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Breanna! Focusing on yourself first so you can then focus on others is a good way to look at things! You are totally right that there is no point in working hard if there is no personal lifestyle/health reward for it.
ReplyDeleteI also agree we can do Jillian together! And I also strive to fit back into my old jeans! (And, I am secretly happy we have the same weight goal, lol.)