Well...after 17 years of being over-weight, out-of-shape and generally tired, I have decided to take control of my health, take responsibility for my actions and get up off of my considerable sized keester and begin my journey to a healthier me. My biggest inspiration has been "The Biggest Loser" which I have just this season begun to watch. My sister kept telling me that it would inspire me, but I really didn't believe her. I wasn't in a frame of mind to change my life yet. Well, we got our local channels, allowing me to watch and I have been hooked since episode one. My next biggest inspiration is a person who began her journey right about the place where I am. She is now uber fit/healthy and has a gym that helps people become healthy as well. I've been visiting that gym for about a week now, and believe it or not, I'm really enjoying it! I've also begun walking 3 miles a day (1 1/2 in the morning with Asher and 1 1/2 in the evening by myself.) In addition, I have been off of refined sugar for 1 week!!! That is HUGE for me! Brian and I drank a WHOLE GALLON of sweet tea a day! That's right...A DAY! I since started drinking water (100 + ounces a day!) That is also huge for me. I never use to drink water and now it is all I drink. I tried Crystal Lite and tea sweetened with Agave, but I don't really care for it. These are a few changes that I hope will soon just become a way of life. I'm posting a start photo mostly to keep myself accountable. If you're reading this, I've charged you with keeping me accountable as well. Do it! Ask me what I ate today! Ask me if I got all my walking and gym time in today! That will keep me on my toes! Pray for me as well! I know God is giving me the strength to change! I feel Him infusing me with the strength to do what I need to do. He's so good! :) I'll sign off now! Thanks for traveling with me! :)
Sweet friend, I'm so proud of you. While I'd love to say the first step is the hardest, I think the commitment is the hardest. I've yo-yo'ed for so many years and had gotten very unhealthy since we moved to Beaumont. Around Christmas, I felt the way you just describe. So, I've made the commitment with you. I've been exercising and trying to eat right for several months now. The progress is not always as much as I want, but I (and you) must realize to stay the course. This commitment is for a lifetime. I eat crap sometimes, but I get right back on the clean eating path quickly.
ReplyDeleteBesides diet and exercise, my biggest change has been diet soda. You know I was addicted! While it didn't add to my waistline, 4 or more a day wasn't healthy and my girls were wanting it. So, I kicked that habit on Dec. 8. I haven't had one and only crave them occasionally. (You know my emotional side!)
So, stay committed and I will be there with you. I am starting to see some muscle definition and that is cool! I want to stay that way. I love you and will pray with you on your journey to a healthy life. tmm
My precious friend, I am so very proud of you! This is such a great commitment, and you are doing it the right way! You know the struggles that I have had continually, and I am looking forward to being inspired and encouraged along with you.
ReplyDeleteI gave up all liquid except water and decaffeinated unsweet tea about 5 years ago, and have been very happy with that chanage. I, too, gave up sugar 3 months ago, and I am happy to say that I don't miss it as much as I thought I would. Every now and then I'd really love something sweet like that, but there are sugarless alternatives. Unfortunately they are not low-calorie!!!
I will be praying for you in this journey and I know God will give you the strength to make it happen. I'm so proud of you! I love you dearly! NJ
You guys are gonna make me cry! I can't tell you how much your support means to me! Thanks so much for sharing what you are doing, as well! That inspires me and makes me feel like I am not alone in this! Love you guys! :)
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