Day 20, Monday: Get real. Share something you're struggling with right now

 

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That picture cracks me up!  One because, really, OMG as your weight? And two, the picture has white feet and I am clearly not white! LMBO!

My weight is the most pressing thing I am struggling with right now.  I often find it difficult to push forward. My days are early and long, B is busy with extra-curricular activities, my drive to and from work is long, there's ALWAYS something that needs to be wiped down, washed, put away, organized or repaired in the house and sometimes I am just tired.  Too tired to do anything more than prepare a meal for B and lounge on the couch or in the bed until I fall asleep. Finding dedicated time to exercise is truly a struggle for me.

Even while typing all of that I see the words for what they are...excuses.

I hate hate hate excuses. To me, excuses are obstacles you can control.  I know my lack of energy is directly related to my weight gain and sedentary lifestyle.  I also know how energized I feel after exercising and how proud I am of myself when I exercise consistently. I control how important exercise and my health is to me and I have not made it a priority in a long time. 

I recently begin doing a Wednesday Weigh In in an attempt to keep myself accountable towards my goals.  My first goal is five pounds.  This Wednesday will make three weeks since the first WW-I post.  I've lost and gained that five pounds within that three week period.  I have not been consistent.  Exercising consistency is key for me.  If you are doing it right, weight loss is a slow process that really takes dedication and patience.  This is a struggle I DO NOT plan on having for long because I have a goal that I WILL achieve.

 

 

The Wednesday Weigh-In #2 - My Overall Goals

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 My ultimate goal is to look hot as hell nekkid. Not that I will be traispsing around in my birthday suit all willy nilly mind you. I just want to be happy with the body I see in the mirror every morning.  Right now I don't feel that way.  

I want to walk into my cardiologist's office and have her tell me that she is taking me off of my high blood pressure medicine.



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I want to get down to my ideal weight. My ideal weight is not the recommended weight for my height. If I got down that small again, I'd look like I was sick. Seriously.  I LOVE having curves.  I just want to keep those curves reserved for my butt, hips and b00bs, not my belly! LOL 

Finally, I want to be a better, healthier example for my children. I don't want my bad habits to rub off on B.  Nor do I want to create a situation later where I am a burden to either of my girls because of health choices I've made now.

What's your motivation?

 

The Wednesday Weigh-In #1: Minus Five

My first weight loss goal is five pounds. Once I hit negative five pounds I'm going to purchase a new pair of running shoes and determine my next goal.

A few years ago when I ran for real, there was this run store that provided proper shoe fitting assessments based on your gait, run style, etc.  Having that assessment and being properly fitted for run shoes was THE BEST decision I made for my workout routine aside from actually getting started.

To say that I am excited about reaching my first goal is an understatement! 

Fine by Birthday Time #2

It is probably retained water loss but I will take it! Just need to keep this losing streak going!! How are you doing with your goals?

Fine by Birthday Time #1

**Editor note - I should have posted this weeks ago on September 12th. Due to my crazy work schedule that did not happen. However, this is still very relevant to my goal.**


So earlier this week I stepped onto this (here on referred to as Mister):

And got this O_O:

I stepped onto Mister again to be sure that number was correct and it was all “Do like I tellya”!!

I immedJETly went out and purchased new running shoes a pair of regular workout shoes. I gathered some gear that had been sitting on a shelf in my garage, I cleaned up my workout play list, made sure my Couch25k was updated and set a goal:

 20 by 12/12

Fine by Birthday Time!

Can I tell y’all how disgusted I was when that number popped up on Mister??? I was so disappointed in myself.  Last year in November I was about 190 give or take. I was looking goodT, jeans were falling off, I was >>>thisclose<<< to sliding (instead of squeezing) into size 14 then BOOM.  I got holiday comfortable. I ate more than I exercised, that five pound gain that would have been easier to lose turned into a 37lb gain. I got lazy as hell.

I feel every one of those extra pounds too. I am far more fatigued, my knees ache and my stomach has this bottomless pit thing going on, I mean I eat and eat! I hate it! More importantly I am really diappointed in myself, I fell off the wagon and I fell hard.  What I know for sure though is I really do feel better after working out and I know working out is KEY to my weight loss and maintenance.

So, the goal for the next 90 days is to lose 20lbs. Ninety days from 9/12 is 12/12, my actual born on date.  I will keep track of my progress on the blog every Wednesday. Y’all better watch me work! Fine by Birthday Time is officially in full affect around 18082!

What are some things YOU do to make exercising a regular part of your life or to simply be healthier?