Good morning lovelies. I am so sorry that I haven't blogged in like, over 2 weeks. I've had a bit of a personal situation arise and it has caused major stress and anxiety. And unfortunately, along with that, has come a lot of emotional eating and NOT SO MUCH motivation. I also woke up on my birthday (the day I was supposed to start this whole thing) with a horrible head cold and terrible sore throat. And even tho I finally recovered from that a few days ago, I still haven't worked out. So yeah- after a long talk with my best friend, I am back on track this morning. She said something that I really needed to hear. *And you're pretty good at that, aren't you Alix ;)* "Come on dude, I know you've been sick, but walking is better than nothing. This year is supposed to be your year." And then, "That's understandable, the sick part for sure... but the stress- it's ALWAYS going to be a part of your life. You have to start being that habit just like cigs. And on the days when you fail u can either eat a bunch and be lazy, or eat a bunch and walk/run as much off as you can. Even if you can't beat the eating, you can exercise every day for SURE." Just the motivational words I needed to hear. THANKS BESTIE BEST. So yes, I have been in hiding for a couple weeks, but I am out now. So today marks my official starting day. I am really not comfortable with posting pics just in bra/underwear (even if I had a smokin' hot body that's just not for me) but I WILL share my weight now, something I've never done. My starting weight, as of this morning, is 253 lbs. Gah. I can barely utter that number out loud. Time to start making that number lower DAY by DAY by DAY. My goal weight is 150 lbs. And just a side note, even in high school as an athlete who cared about nothing but sports, I was solid rock muscle, and still weighed about 170. I am saying this because I was in the best shape of my life and still weighed that. So, I'm not sure if 150 is something that is even realistic for me. I haven't weighed that since probably middle school. Anyway- there you have it. I just went public with my ginormous number. 253 lbs of sweet love LOL LOL LOL. But today it starts falling off. TODAY. I am no longer trying to achieve huge goals in my life (not just this one) without God. He is first. No matter what, and I can't do this without letting him have control. I am so blessed beyond words. Let's DO THIS THING!

Thank you for sharing hun! I know it took courage. I completely agree with you on God. He is the source of all good things in our lives and the source of our strength in times of need. I am learning to lean on him in all aspects of my life. He is something I can count on...His love never fails. I will be right here with you on your journey. I'm at about 210 lbs and would like to see 160lbs. We can do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for reading and also for the encouragement!!!! We can do this!! Although some days it's feeling impossible. It truly isn't. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to give me more details about your journey any time! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteawww im glad i could help. i love you and you know im here for you no matter what. ^^btw this is in the running as the most proud ive ever been of you (: fight on wolf, fight on.
ReplyDelete~Alix