Weight - 242.8
Exercise - Does 4.5 hours of retail work count?
At this time three years ago I weighed 210 pounds. That was the lowest my weight has been since I started having children 15 years ago. It was exciting. Clothes fit well. My body felt good. I was walking 4 miles most days. It was good. Then , along came life. You know how it goes, a little stress, less time to walk, and one year later, 2012, and I am up to 225. Life continues. Hubs loses his job. It's 2013, we have moved to a new city, started new jobs and a new life. The weight. 235 and counting. Well, it's 2014 and today's weight was 242.8. And that's down 5 pounds from the beginning of December. But still it's just too much. My knees ache and I'm tired all the time. I have no energy to walk back to my bedroom, much less walk around the block. I'm fed up and am going to make some changes. I have a husband and three children who all deserve better from me than what they are getting. Heck, I deserve better from me than what I'm getting. Today is the first day of small changes that will be occurring in my life.
Breakfast was a sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle from McDonald's (not a great start)
Lunch was 1 6oz Peach Chobani Greek Yogurt and some melons or berries (haven't decided which yet)
Dinner will be a boxed Banquet Homestyle Bakes Lasagna (probably loaded with calories, but it was purchased and planned before I became fed up and I have to use it) But I'm serving it with Baked Zucchini seasoned with Parmesan cheese (Low fat) and Italian seasoning.
I know it's now what most people would call a healthy diet, but like I said, small changes. The biggest obstacle for me will be to stop drinking so much sweet tea.
Hey, its a good start. Just getting to a place where you can say to yourself "its time for a change" is good. My own weight has been an up-down affair, like many many women. Years ago, when I first became fed up with my appearance and health, I started by cutting out all the 'extras'. No butter or cheese added to things, no pop at all, no drinking beer and sugary liquor drinks. Def let that sweet tea go!
ReplyDeleteI know you can do this! I want you to be happier and healthier. For your family, sure. But mostly for you. xoxo
Let's try this again and see if Google lets me actually comment this time.
ReplyDeleteYou know you're fabulous no matter what size you are, but feeling good in your own skin is what matters most. Little changes lead to big changes and eventually you'll hit your stride. And just know that we're all rooting for you - it's brave to start this journey, especially online.
*grabs pom poms*