Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Since October...

...I have lost 30 pounds (I'm down to 195 today). Now granted, during that time I lost, gained, and then lost some of the same pounds back. Yeah, I know, that's kind of confusing. Some of you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about and are nodding your head right now. It has only been since mid-May that I have lost the majority of that weight though. I feel so much better. My self-confidence as soared. I can tell that I have lost some of the junk in my trunk and that I don't feel like my ass has it's own zip code any more. I can wear clothes that I couldn't wear last year. Because I'm exercising, I feel more fit than I have felt in years. I actually LOOK FORWARD to exercising! What theeeeeeeeeeee hell? How is that possible?? I have more energy and I'm mindful of my food choices. I worry though, that I'll revert back to the old ways. I worry that I won't stay focused and that I'll find myself in my recliner with a chili-cheeseburger plate with no thoughts of exercising. Will I let myself go that route again? I have before. 10 years ago, I went from 206 to 126 pounds in about 8 months. I kept the weight off for about 4 or 5 years. Gradually, the weight crept back on until I eventually weighed 225 pounds. I know that I'll always battle my weight. I know that it will never be easy for me. How do change my lifestyle for good and make it stick?

4 comments:

  1. Look forward to working out? Now THAT is a victory! Keep taking one day at a time okay? I think for a lot of us there always in the back of our minds the thought of what if I revert back to my old ways but as long as we continue to be aware of our decisions and reflect, we can only hope for the best.

    And, I have your blog saved forever and ever in my list of must reads so if I see you slackin, game on! That is not a promise, that is a threat! MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

    :)

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  2. Exercise can certainly be addictive, and it's an addiction that, while time-consuming and hard on the laundry, doesn't have many ill side-effects. Keep it up!

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  3. i think being worried about it is the best defense. kinda like crazy people never worry about whether or not they're insane...

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  4. been there, done that.. have the "i lost 90 lbs, then gained 140 back" t-shirt.

    it's an EVERY day battle. i don't think it ever gets easy.

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