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Well I have been putting writing this post off and I am not sure why. I just rewarded myself with a purchase. Beginning in January I decided it was time for a change and I needed to loose weight. I have to admit I was at the point where I did not complain about being bigger than I wanted because I did not want to admit it to myself. I never told anyone what size I wore etc... I just started to not buy stuff for me anymore. Anyway, I have now been working out for three months, 5 days a week, also changed my eating habits a lot. I was overeating and eating the wrong foods without realizing it. I don't feel I have gone on a diet- this for me is a life change. Where my weight will be at the end of this is not as important to me as being healthy, and feeling good. Okay I lied Of course loosing weight it important to me too. It hasn't been easy. I have certainly got discouraged with things were not changing as fast as I wanted, and I am sure I will get that way again. But I will keep working out and keep on going...
So after three months and loosing 20 pounds. I bought myself an IPOD. I am loving it. I loaded up my books on tape and its been really very wonderful. It's also nice for doing housework too. I have always loved reading but that hobby has been hard to keep up with everything going on, now I can enjoy my books and keep getting healthier. I plan to get some music up on it too.
Oh and did you know
-working out eventually does feel better...
-shopping for work out clothes can be fun too....
-you can always find the time (I go late at night or whenever I can, I just go)...
-Working out helps me eat better.....
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Getting Real......
Posted by Laura at 4:32 PM
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Laura,
LOVE IT! I am so impressed with your perserverence and willingness to take the steps you've taken to be healthy. 20 lbs. is incredible...how great is it that now you can rock out to your favorite music or listen to a great book while you are going about your daily activities. I'm glad you FINALLY shared your purchase with us!!!
Way to go!!! 20 pounds is awesome!
I am trying to start walking regularly but it is hit and miss. I agree - I've been trying to change my eating habits too - if I could just kick the pop and drink more water...*sigh*
The IPOD seems really neat - I may have to ask for one for my birthday - do you recommend a certain kind? (I know very little about them other than you can listen to music on them)
This is totally awesome. I am so inspired! I was just hinking today, as I was swimming with my daughter and comparing mymyself to everyone both good and bad, that I really need to get in gear. Seriously. Maybe a goal like an IPOD is totally worth looking into!! THatnks girls!
By the way, something happened to my computer and I can't see what I am typing. Therefore, no proofreading! Sorry!
You are awsome!
20 Lbs is amazing and you deserve that ipod...every bit of it:)
I am going to email you some songs..80's of course.
So wonderful that you are making your health a priority! It is really hard to do with all of the other priorities you have in your life but it really is important. I have done the same in the last couple of months. I am finally at a place where feeling strong and being healthy is more important than the number on the scale or dress size - not that I don't compulsively weigh myself:) But having the new goal of strength and health makes working out more rewarding and a little less painful. I have developed a love for running but have also developed tendonitis so I may have to rethink my routine.
Anyway, so glad that you are feeling better and 20lbs is a huge accomplishment! I have an IPod but I have never put a book on it. I am going to do that! Thanks for the tip!
You go girl!!! How awesome you are!!!!! 20 lbs is a great thing to do!!! I bet you are feeling so positive about yourself now! You need all the energy you can have to run after your clan.
I just started doing this last week... eating better, exercising too. I am an emotional eater so before I eat now, I check to see if it is stomach hunger or "heart" hunger. Am I stressed, overwhelmed, feeling anxious? Most of the time it is heart hunger. It is AMAZING how much I was overeating!
You give me hope that I can do this! Thanks!
Laura how awesome!! Like Debra I am an emotional eater and with all the stress in my life I eat alot! Before the twins I was doing South Beach and lost 30 lbs. Of course with the pregnancy I gained that back and then some but lost back down to where I was before South Beach. I hope to start walking with the nicer weather but don't have much time until late also and I am exhausted by then!! Good Luck with getting healthy! Maybe you and Debra will inspire me to get my butt in gear!!
Angie
Thanks for your post; I'm going to start (again) now too. I really do appreciate your words.
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