I have gained back 25 pounds I worked really hard to lose a few years ago. Since I am only 5 feet tall that amount of weight is a big deal. I remember looking at pictures of myself before losing the weight amazed at how much larger I was. I never thought it would happen again but here I am. Granted I haven't gained it all back, but enough to be noticeable . I have slowly moved up in pants size, I've moved out of my jeans into my leggings, and until I joined the Diet Bet yesterday I hadn't touched the scale for a few months. Judging from the fit of my slacks I kind of knew what the number on the scale would look like, but seeing it was sobering.
How could this have happened?? Well one or two missed workouts became a few more. Bread and pasta became more of a staple in my diet than green veggies and protein. I was too tired, didn't have time, blah blah...well then how did I do it before? It is time for me to stop making excuses. The fact is at my age (I'm in my 40's) it is harder to lose the weight, certainly not too hard to gain, lol! Even if I eat right all of the time but I don't exercise, I will gain weight. My metabolism is really slow unless I kick it into drive. When being lazy becomes a habit rather than the exercise it is hard to change. I leave my house for work at 6:30am and I don't get home until 7pm. When I was younger I found it easier to wake up at 4:30ish to work out...I tried but I can't get back into that habit. So rather than think I'm just too tired at the end of the day to exercise...that I would rather sit on the couch and have a glass of wine...it is time to make a change, no more excuses.
I started yesterday. After sitting in 2 hours worth of traffic the last thing I wanted to do was exercise, but I did. I did a 30 minute spin class. I have this awesome Peloton Bike, it's like Soul Cycle in the privacy of your own home. I knew the ride would be tough since I haven't done anything for months but I did it. My body was aching but I kept at it. When I was done I was a sweaty mess and I felt happy. It hurt to go up the stairs to shower but it made me smile. Yesterday was my beginning. I will not make excuses anymore. Tonight I will exercise again, regardless of what time I get home I have got to get moving. I need to get into the habit of taking care of myself again, no more excuses. To be continued... :)