Since blogging is the new big thing in self-expression, I figured, why not start one for our little project?! So here we are, or rather, I am. 9 days out from the start of 2010, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't the slightest bit nervous. Because I'm lazy and because I know I need to do this, but truthfully, I would rather do anything else! Donate 500 gallons of blood, climb Everest without oxygen. Just kidding. (Sort of.)
As for me, I'm 22 (6 months out from turning 23), 5 foot 10 and 145 pounds (give-or-take a few.) :( It's been over 2 years since I've worked out regularly and actually paid attention to what I ate. That's not to say I eat horribly now, poorness and my conscience keep me from dining on twinkies, french fries and ice cream for every meal. That said, I need to take better care in the food department. I don't eat horribly, but I don't eat fantastically either and that needs to change. (Example: So far today, I've eaten: a large cinnamon bun (breakfast), a bowl of left-over spaghetti with grilled chicken and mushrooms (lunch) and 2 baby Crunch bars.) Balanced meals of convenience are all well and good, but if there isn't diligence, exercise and appropriate attention & care given to my body, the little good is quickly overcome by the bad.
What I'd like to get out of this whole thing is a better self-image (my fiance David cheers!). That will come from both physical and mental overhauls from losing weight, building up my endurance, toning my arms, back, legs and stomach and developing a healthy daily diet that works for me and gives me ENERGY. I am constantly tired and I think it stems from no exercise and poor diet. I'm not so much focused on numbers as they pertain to measurements, weight and clothing sizes, but ideally I wouldn't mind maintaining my curves but losing 10 pounds and being a comfortable size 6. It would be unrealistic to seek more than that. Anyway, here goes, and more details on "our plan" will be revealed at a later date!! --Lia
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Wow! I finally made it home from "the holidays" at the 'rents...I am relieved. Finally my own bed, my own tea cup, and my own spot on the couch. I am late getting topost because I was at home where internet connection and a computer thats functional is hard to find. I would describe myself as hard working and commited. I was able to do South Beach Diet for an entire year and lost 40 pounds as result, but since then I have let myself get into some bad habits. In response to my grandmother finding out she had stage 4 cancer, I picked up smoking. This is a habit that must be kicked in 2009. It began as a cig here and there with a drink and it became something else entirely. I am not a smoker so this should not be the difficult part. The difficult part, I fear will be the lack of money that I have to go towards my cause. South Beach is a wonderful diet but it is costly. How can I lose weight with little/no money to buy food? I am going to have to get creative.
ReplyDeleteI am 26 years old, 12 days from turning 27. I am 5 foot 6 and 165 pounds (give or take a few). I eat well normally. My favorite foods are lean meats and salads. I particularly love eggs. I try to eat 5-6 small meals all throughout the day. I love to run and do workout videos at home. I also love aerobics and pilates. However recently I have been really depressed and have not felt much like working out. I moved to a new place and I don't know many people. One of my goals is to meet more people in my area. I hope working out more will put me in situations to do that. My main challenges during this diet are gonna be purchasing food, making time each day to workout, and keeping up with this blog.
What I hope to gain from this is... an enhanced self of self worth, more confidence, and a healthier approach to life. I would like to get a better nights sleep and feel more rested when i wake up. I would like to say daily affirmations to help myself maintain a positive outlook, I would like to meet other people in my area who like to workout.
I would like to lose anywhere from 30-40 pounds. I know that sounds like a lot but I think I can do it. I just need the support and the determination to finish what i set out to do. This would put me at a size 6 and that is what I need to accomplish to fit into my wedding dress (already purchased last year!) ahh. My wedding is being planned for May 29, 2010 so I need to get to work...More to come.....!