That's right, everyone...I've left the 180's behind. I hopped on the scale this evening and was greeted by a friendly little 179.2! If I needed any more confirmation that exercise is essential, there it is.
Oh yeah, I've been exercising...I took 4 30+ minute walks this week! Talk about progress! I don't know where the breakthrough came from, but it seems like it only took one little walk to rev me up...now I don't know why I ever stopped.
So the next thing to organize is meals...I've been eating small portions, but I need to incorporate a lot more veggies! Which means I'll be on a recipe hunt after I finish this post. But man, it's such a boost to see results on the scale. It means I'm less than 10 pounds away from my original goal! WOW! It took me a little while to get my groove back, but now that I've stopped making excuses as to why I can't exercise, I think I'm on my way.
Here's to getting back on track! Now I just need to get the word out that I'm back on my blog! :)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Progress!
Yes! That's right! We're moving forward, people. I got on the scale Sunday night to find myself down another 1.4 pounds (hooray!!), and although I haven't worked up to counting calories yet, my eating habits have been excellent and I'm feeling pretty darn good about myself at the moment. 11 pounds away from my original goal! I can DO this!
Oh, and I exercised! Man, crazy to think that one walk would be an achievement after the days when I used to be in the habit of doing it at least every other day, but it's been so tough to get myself going that it took some effort to make myself do it. But I did, and it felt AWESOME. I mean it. I got such a high from being out on such a beautiful day, getting my heart rate up, and rocking out to my old workout jams. I don't know why I don't do it everyday, because it feels great. So that's got to become a regular thing. I'm going to try to squeeze another one in before I head off to work at 1...I know Gigi will appreciate it!
Things are moving forward in other areas as well. I've been on the job hunt and have started printing out promising opportunities, rather than simply leaving them open in a browser window until I forget about them. I'm thinking that at the very least I can land some freelancing jobs - it will fill out my resume at least! I'm doing everything with baby steps, but seeing as my half birthday was yesterday, I have to keep in mind that I'm officially on my own in six months. I've taken over my phone and car insurance payments, so I'm inching forward towards actual adulthood. :)
So I've just got to keep my eyes on the prizes: my health, a job, and my own place!! I can't forget that this is actually an exciting time in my life, with so many possibilities ahead of me! Got to quit fretting over what I can't change and attack the things that I can. Forward ho!
Addendum: Just took my measurements too, after realizing I hadn't done so since July! I've lost another 1/2 inch from my neck, 3 from my waist, 1 from my hips (curse you hips!), and 1 from my bust! *happy dance*
Oh, and I exercised! Man, crazy to think that one walk would be an achievement after the days when I used to be in the habit of doing it at least every other day, but it's been so tough to get myself going that it took some effort to make myself do it. But I did, and it felt AWESOME. I mean it. I got such a high from being out on such a beautiful day, getting my heart rate up, and rocking out to my old workout jams. I don't know why I don't do it everyday, because it feels great. So that's got to become a regular thing. I'm going to try to squeeze another one in before I head off to work at 1...I know Gigi will appreciate it!
Things are moving forward in other areas as well. I've been on the job hunt and have started printing out promising opportunities, rather than simply leaving them open in a browser window until I forget about them. I'm thinking that at the very least I can land some freelancing jobs - it will fill out my resume at least! I'm doing everything with baby steps, but seeing as my half birthday was yesterday, I have to keep in mind that I'm officially on my own in six months. I've taken over my phone and car insurance payments, so I'm inching forward towards actual adulthood. :)
So I've just got to keep my eyes on the prizes: my health, a job, and my own place!! I can't forget that this is actually an exciting time in my life, with so many possibilities ahead of me! Got to quit fretting over what I can't change and attack the things that I can. Forward ho!
Addendum: Just took my measurements too, after realizing I hadn't done so since July! I've lost another 1/2 inch from my neck, 3 from my waist, 1 from my hips (curse you hips!), and 1 from my bust! *happy dance*
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