time for change *updated*
I am sick and tired of feeling (somewhat) sick and (often) tired.
Since starting my new job last August, I have let my health go straight to hell. I completely stopped exercising, and I've been eating all kinds of bad-for-me comfort foods every night.
I'm now back in my very fattest pair of jeans. Without much room in them, either. I'm feeling uncomfortable in just about everything I wear.
And I'm not sleeping well or regularly (witness the hour of this post). I'm letting stress get to me, and I'm *not* doing some of the things I need and want to be doing because I just feel so tired and blobby.
I miss the energy and (especially!) the mental clarity that I get from exercising. I want to feel good in clothes. I want to feel competent and strong. I want to feel attractive to the opposite sex. I want to feel like I am ready, in every way, to take on my new life.
Most of all, I want to be fit, strong, and feeling good about myself when I go get my little Sprout. Now is not the time to sink into unhealthy habits and obesity. (Addis Ababa is at high elevation, so I'm already gonna be huffin' and puffin'. Best to get my ass in shape before I get there and have to drag that ass around...)
I figure I have about 7 - 9 months before I go to Ethiopia, so I can use that time get in shape.
SO. I'm starting with this goal:
Goal # 1: Exercise every day.
On Sundays, it can be minimal -- perhaps a little walk with the dog. But on all the other days, at least 30 mins of walking. I'm going to join the gym this week so I have options in addition to walking.
For now, I'm calling this effort Project Fit For Sprout until one of you comes up with a catchier name (come on!)
**updated to revise the name per my 3/10 posting) to Project Gabby.**
Taking a page from Maggie's book, I've signed up for Traineo, and
[I wrote this entry and I have now revisited it 3 times and each time have saved it as a draft instead of publishing it. I need to just hit the damn Publish button so this post will be up, and public, and I can be accountable for my actions. I really think this will help, but it also scares me. Perhaps that's why I keep hitting Save As Draft instead... but if you are reading this, I guess I got over myself. ]
3 comments:
Good for you! I started this weight loss plan right after Thanksgiving and I didn't mention it on my blog until January. I still can't write some things about it (like my actual weight or how much I have to lose -- ack!).
If you want a Traineo motivator let me know. You can email me at theopenwindow (at) charter (dot) net. (I know of one other blogger who's joined, too!)
Amen, sister!!!I need to get right there with ya!!!!! I'll be pulling for you, cheering you on, and hoping I can follow right behind you!
Its always nice to find another health blogger. There are a bunch of us bloging on WeightLossWars.com. If you check out the "adventures in health" page you can read about their daily triumphs and struggles. I've certainly enjoyed it. Good luck with everything.
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