I've spoken about my weight on here and how my confidence is so incredibly low. But I have gotten to the point where I either need to step up and make the necessary changes to feel better or I am going to be stuck feeling this crappy about myself.
The truth is I miss the defined muscles on my back and being able to show off my biceps...I miss being able to shop and find clothing that fits. Not that being a size 18 is the end of the world but it is terribly hard to find clothing that I find flattering.
Then there is the health issue. I know my cholesterol is not going to go down until I make these changes. Not to mention the high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease that runs along both sides of my family.
I am tired of being a statistic. I am tired of feeling awful because I am out of breath from the stairs. I am tired of feeling sluggish because my diet sucks. I am tired of feeling invisible from hiding because I am ashamed of how I look. I am tired of worrying that the next time I get blood work is when my doctor is going to tell me I have high blood pressure or I am pre-diabetic.
I am a curvy girl. I have an hourglass shape with a strong lower body and well-endowed ta-tas. So no matter what I do I will never be a size 0. But that isn't even my goal anymore. My goal is to BE HEALTHY and FEEL GOOD and BE STRONG.
Did you know I once bench-pressed 130lbs? That alone tells me that I know I have it in me. I just have to do it.
I've tried a lot but unfortunately I never made the LIFESTYLE change. It was always thought to be temporary but the truth is I have to change everything if I want results that I haven't seen.
For inspiration, accountability, and to remind myself, I am telling you my current weight is 231lbs. I am going to be doing some tracking in the beginning using the Fitbook. It is nice because I can track food and exercise as well as goals. It also allows for PLANNING. My goal weight is between 140-150lbs for now, but honestly, I am less concerned about the scale and more concerned about how I FEEL.
And because I know it has been a bit of a serious post, why not add some humor? :)
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(because DUH, who wouldn't want that?)
What do you use for fitness and health living inspiration? How do you stay motivated to stay fit? I could use all the help I can get :)
You are brave. I barely touch on my weight loss journey on my blog. I joined WW 2 years ago this August and I have never been healthier in my habits, eating, and exercising. Yet I still have about 30 lbs I want to lose, I have down 45 currently. I have been fluttering around that same weight loss for months and it is just because I have not cracked down on myself. Yes I still work my ass off at the gym and track what I eat. But I REALLY need to stop indulging as much as I am and get serious again.
ReplyDeleteMy motivation is how great I feel after hitting the gym and how happy I am when the scale starts going down. I also hit the gym 167 times last year and this year I will go 175! 15 times a month and I track it in a calendar!
You GOOO GIRL!!!
xoxo
Hey there, just noticed we posted at the same time! Letting you know, as well, about my blog hop on Fridays pertaining to health and fitness! It's a great way to generate traffic and keep you focused on your journey...share as much or as little as you wish! Hope to see you linking up!
DeleteHey Jackie...I know how you feel with all of those scary diseases running in your family, it's the same way in mine. And it's in our nature to carry weight in our midsection which only adds to the diabetes scare. That may be why I'm so determined to stay the size I am, because I don't want health issues that will later affect my kids!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to start up a blog hop on Fridays, pertaining to fitness and health. It's a good way to generate traffic to your blog, and it will also help keep you focused on your weekly goals! Check out today's post for a few more deets...and let me know if you have any questions! Hope to see you linking up!
Also, my older sister is currently beginning her own weight loss journey, she has maybe 75 lbs give or take to lose (she wont tell anyone her weight or goals, she's very shy) so I want to tell you...I can be here to encourage! I love helping people stay focused because I think health and happiness is so super important. And yes, pinterest has the best inspirational quotes! I recite them in my head when I'm running to keep myself moving!!
"If it hurts, run faster. It won't hurt less, but you'll be done quicker." Personal fave :))