The year is winding down, and I am winding up for the beginning of my challenge!
I've been working on my plan of action and my plan for this blog. Let me fill you in on what I have so far.
Food: I feel, for me, simple is best. I easily get overwhelmed by all the details of specific diets. So, I am simply going with no sugar, no gluten, limited carbs/starches, no processed food, no fast food, lots of veggies. My goal also is to introduce more and more raw foods to my diet. Lots of water!
Exercise: Because of the state of my spine, I am very limited in physical activities available to me. My goal overall is to be more active, and to work out 3 times a week. I will be doing mostly water running and aqua fit, but as I lose weight and hopefully my body responds, I'd love to add in other exercises.
I am not willing to: go on fad diets, have surgeries, take weird weight loss supplements.
For this blog, I will include progress updates, pictures, recipes, book reviews, and more.
If you have any input or suggestions, let me know in the comments!
Friday, December 27, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
You've Got to Start Somewhere
I've struggled with my weight since I can remember. The past few years have been especially rough on my body. Having my second baby and my second, third, and fourth spinal surgery have not helped much.
So, now I'm on a mission. I finally feel like I'm in a place where I can make this happen. So, here I am.
It's not really even about losing weight. It's about having freedom. Freedom to play with my kids. Freedom to go on long walks with my husband. Freedom to travel around the world. Freedom to fulfill the dreams I have for my life.
I've always been afraid to take risks and set goals for myself because I have been paralyzed by my fear of failure.
I don't feel paralyzed anymore. I'm ready to risk my pride and put myself out there.
My goal is to lose 100 pounds by the end of 2014. I know that's a lot of weight, but trust me, it will greatly benefit my health to lose it.
If the weight comes off slower, I'm okay with that, too. I'm not going to give up because I get discouraged. I won't consider myself a failure if I don't reach my goal, but imagine if I do!
I realized I've got to start somewhere. So, here I am.
This will be my place to post updates, pictures, recipes, laments, whatever.
I promise I will say something embarrassing, ridiculous, and hilarious along the way. So, stick around, and feel free to join me on my journey.
So, now I'm on a mission. I finally feel like I'm in a place where I can make this happen. So, here I am.
It's not really even about losing weight. It's about having freedom. Freedom to play with my kids. Freedom to go on long walks with my husband. Freedom to travel around the world. Freedom to fulfill the dreams I have for my life.
I've always been afraid to take risks and set goals for myself because I have been paralyzed by my fear of failure.
I don't feel paralyzed anymore. I'm ready to risk my pride and put myself out there.
My goal is to lose 100 pounds by the end of 2014. I know that's a lot of weight, but trust me, it will greatly benefit my health to lose it.
If the weight comes off slower, I'm okay with that, too. I'm not going to give up because I get discouraged. I won't consider myself a failure if I don't reach my goal, but imagine if I do!
I realized I've got to start somewhere. So, here I am.
This will be my place to post updates, pictures, recipes, laments, whatever.
I promise I will say something embarrassing, ridiculous, and hilarious along the way. So, stick around, and feel free to join me on my journey.
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