If you have been following me over the last few years than you know that I lost 30 lbs with the help of an "at home" fitness programs and online support groups that, for over a year, cheered me on and helped me stay on track (as much as someone like me can).
Some people can drop 30 lbs quicker and that is fine, I have no beef with that. I on the other hand have a love for food and have to find balance. So, for 12 months (or more) I worked a little bit each day and finally lost the 30 lbs. I was hoping for 35 but heck, 30's not bad right?
And the weight came off just before the start of the summer before my 40th birthday. Man I wore a bathing suite proudly last year. Now I am no Victoria's Secret model, heck I couldn't even model for Target, but for me, this was a good size and I was finally comfortable in my own skin.
In August I started a new job and in October, the 13th to be precise, I turned 40, and it all went to hell. I will give the gory details in later posts but for now just know that it's 9 months later, and I have gained back 25 of those 30 lbs. YIKES!
Today, I start over, again. But this time I think it's different. This time I am committed. My mind and body are in sync and they both want this. Not because I want to wear that bathing suite again (although that would be nice) but because there were so many benefits to being less heavy that I forgot about. So many that I enjoyed without even knowing it. Here are a few.
1. Going up 2 flights of stairs without having to stop for a break
2. Being able to play in the yard with my kids while standing
3. Feeling less tired and more energetic
4. More able to handle stressful situations and keep an upbeat attitude when life gets you down.
5. Feeling proud of what I accomplished and how I looked in my size 8 jeans!
Today, Monday June 29th, I got my fat behind out of bed, went down into the basement and did my least favorite exercise, PLYO, because I know in a few weeks, I will be so happy that I can do more than, then I do now. I also followed a simple and easy meal plan that is made to maximize my fruit and vegetable intake (and minimize the cookies and donuts...). I asked my husband and children for support, telling them how important this is to me, how feeling healthy will not only benefit me, but them as well.
So with the right exercise, meal plan, and support from my family, I am going down this road again. The road to health! The road to energy! The road to happiness!
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