Well, I weighed myself yesterday morning. Let me tell you, it was like a party on a scale. Actually, it was just kinda stating the obvious: I have put on nearly 15 lbs in 2 months. That's what happens when you stop moving around and start eating a shit-ton (pardon my French) of chips everyday. This really wasn't a surprise because my fat shorts, which in mid June wouldn't stay on without a belt, are now very tight. We're talking, walking around the bedroom doing squats trying to get them to stretch out before I wear them in public. So, my weight is at 176. I'm 5' 5" (ok, 5' 4.75", but my driver's license says 5' 5", so whatever.) Either way, my weight is way to high.
So here's my philosopy: it's not about the number. It's about being healthy and feeling good about myself. I guess ideally I'm looking to lose about 25 lbs., but in all honesty I'm not obsessed with the number. I don't like to weigh myself, for various neurotic reasons. I do it from time to time, but what I really like to do is have piece of clothing that I know I used to look good in or will look good in and try to change my body to fit well into that dress or those jeans, or whatever. For our reunion in June it was my dress. I dropped about 15 lbs to fit into that dress and feeling good in that dress (and everything else I wore) was the best reward! I don't have anything picked out yet, but I'm working on it.
All right, here's The Plan:
1. Running - started this morning, hurt like Hell. I was only able to run maybe a quarter of what I was running a couple months ago, but you have to start somewhere.
2. No more eating after dinner. Seriously. Half a bag of doritos at 11 pm is not going to help my butt shrink.
3. Drink more water. For awhile I have not had the desire to drink water. I've been substituting diet soda for water. And I used to never drink soda. Not a good plan.
4. Food Diary/calorie counter. I checked out livestrong.com like Carrie suggested, and they really do have every kinda food on there. It's amazing! I was using the msn health and fitness one before, but livestrong is way better. Thanks, Carrie! I'm aiming to keep my calories around1500 per day.
Hope you all had a good weekend and good luck this week!!
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Good for you for starting running, it only gets easier right?
ReplyDeleteThe crazy thing is, it does only get easier. And I love the sense that I'm getting stronger and healthier and can go farther.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we actually *should* go running together... and actually go this time, not just talk about it. Ok, after saying that, I realize that that would mean I'd have to have a baby sitter. Bad plan. Baby sitters are hard to come by, especially on a regular basis. But I'd totally be there if I could. I'm there in spirit. And my spirit can totally run!
ReplyDeleteI wish you were a member at the gym too - it'd be so nice. Ahh, money sucks.
Anyway, I agree that it's not necessarily about the number. I get obsessive sometimes about a number but right now I'm definitely not. Unless I get to that high number where you weigh yourself and go "Oh s**t! How'd I let myself get there again????" Anyway, it's late and I'm rambling.
My goal is to stop eating sweets. Right now. Like seriously Lori, put down the marshmallow! (ooohhh, memories of chocolate fountain. NO - Bad lori. Go to bed and stop fantasizing about food. Geez.)
Dude, I know, I've been thinking about the chocolate fountain all weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree about the high numbers being motivational and it is nice to watch that number go down...
One of these days I will get my ass into gear and get some real employment and get a gym membership. I think it would be great to have in the winter.
As for the running, that was the one and only time I went last week. I spent the rest of the week cleaning and all weekend trying to keep up with my 11 year old cousin. I am sooo tired!