Lose weight the fun way.

I can't tell you how often I tell my friends and family; "Okay its time, I'm going to lose it". They dont pressure me to lose weight but quite frankly, I am starting to get uncomfortable in my skin. I dont really know how I have gained so much in such a short period of time. I am seriously shocked by my recent fight with the scale. I was never above 200lbs in my life and now I have broken that imaginary ceiling that was protecting me from the shame.

I live in a very intellectual city and socialize with very "liberated" and self-loving women. I have read the articles and participated in discussions about fat-shaming and now I find myself on the other side of the argument. I didn't realize but I have slowly shamed myself into thinking that I am not okay with my current weight. I am in a constant battle with my decision to start this bet because the underlying assumption is that if you're here you want to change. Well, I WANT TO CHANGE! I want to wear a super cute dress and not feel like I need to hide me belly rolls. I want to wear my jeans and not have to worry about the muffin top or the public looks. I want to see an old colleauge and show them how much I have changed. I love myself but I want to feel comfortable in my clothes. Heck, I want to FIT into my clothes again.

I recently learned that I have asthma and I am bummed because I am starting to see my health steadily decline. With diabetes on both sides of my family, I (and my finance) am at risk. As a result of the current asthma scare I am secretly afraid to workout. I dont want to have anther asthma attack and did I mention I have a fear of suffocating?! - I mean who doesnt?

Despite all of my psychological and personal barriers, I am determined to lose at least 20% of my current body weight within the next six months (dbl the 10% goal). This means that I MUST lose 6-7lbs a month. I think I can achieve this challenge but the biggest barrier is my fear of exercising. I think this blog will help by journaling my journey and personal struggles. Okay, its time!

Thanks for reading.

Donna C.

04/22/2015 9:12AM

You've got this. Start with easy workouts. You don't need the "Go hard or go home" mentality. Every little bit you do adds to you journey, and increase your intensity if/when you are able!I used to think 45-60 minutes for exercise or don't do it. To get me started for this dietbet I committed to 20 minutes and IF i can, I will do more but I will do 20 minutes 5-6 days and week. No need to set myself up for failure by putting a goal that was unrealistic with my busy life right now. I was able to accomplish that this week. I plan to do more as time allows but not beating myself up if I can't. That 20 minutes if keeping me honest and feeling positive. So, make your plan, then go for it, you've got this!

sajeen

04/21/2015 8:54PM

Weight loss is possible without vigorous exercise, is it possible for you to do low intensity workouts?

Okay its time.

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