this is my first time on dietbet. i started my weight loss journey on Jan 4th of this year. it wasn't a New Year's Resolution, because i don't believe in those. i think that if you want something, you should just go do it, which is what i decided to do. honestly, i started because my friend's and i planned a non-spring break trip to south padre in april, and i wanted to be more confident about myself on the beach - even if i am only in the company of my friends. while i started this whole thing so i'd (hopefully) look better in a swim suit, i have actually discovered how much i love working out. i wake up and plan my day around it, which is saying something coming from a girl who didn't let ANYTHING come between me, my schoolwork, and my dreams of becoming a doctor.
so far, i'm down 24 pounds. i've been doing about 20 minutes of cardio with anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour of weight training, just depends on the day and what muscle groups i'm working. while i've only lost 24 pounds, i feel so much stronger. i can definitely tell my muscles have hypertrophied.
so, i've gained some muscle, but now i'd like to lose more of the fat, while still feeling as strong. as i've recently discovered how much i love running, i've decided to do more of it. my ultimate goal is to do an iron man, but that's waaaay down the road. i signed up for my first 5k, which is at the end of may. i'm trying to run for 45 minutes to an hour each day, while still doing some weight training, but not as much as i was before.
today, i did a one-hour session of hot yoga, ran for 30 minutes, and did a 20 minute ab video.
i'm actually really excited about dietbet. i think it will be something that holds me accountable. i work hard for my money, and i'd like to not lose it. plus, this is the one place (other than my yoga mat) where i can work on improving myself. i'm doing this dietbet for me, and for all of the patients that i hope i'll have one day. i've realized that i have to be the best version of me in order to be the best physician for them.
cheers!