For as long as I can remember I have struggled with my weight. It was not until I was in my 20's that I learned about nutrition and excercise. With that new found awarness I was able to succesfully lose 40 pounds. I remember feeling hopeful, successful and happy.
Flash forward to today where I have gained all of those 40 pounds back. The fustrating thing is that I gained that 40 pounds back in only 8 months!!! To say I fell of the wagon is an understatement. While I was gaining all the weight back I was in denial, it wasn't registering that I was getting bigger ( I guess wearning yoga pants everyday will do that!) until I tried to fit in to my summer shorts that I used to wear all the time because they were soo comfy and loose #fail.
Still after that moment it didn't not click, of course I was really depressed and fustrated at myself I was ultimately too lazy to make any lasting promises to my self. It was not until the other day when I woke up feeling like enough was enough. I decided to dietbet again after using it before and so far I have been eating clean for 2 days! that may not seem like a big accomplishment but last month I could not a meal without eating something unhealthy.
I still have yet to get myself motivated physically, I do have a hectic job where I walk about 10,000 steps daily but I know that is not enough. I need to find physical activities that enjoy so I dont think of exercise as a negative! I used to really enjoy biking and walking so I am going to try and pick those up again and maybe go to a couple of yoga classes a week. I know I have to find a healthy balance between healthy eating and exercise so that is my goal for the immediate future.
I plan on using this blog to keep me accountable while I embark on my lifestyle change, I know its going to be important for me to remain truthful to myself. I need to acknowledge all the mistakes I will make and not get discouraged when I fail, and to celebrate all mysmall but significant feats. I promise myself that I will take each day at a time, and focus on being the best version of myself.