Well, it's been awhile - updating a blog daily, even weekly is more difficult that I thought & I have much more respect for those who can.
Since December 27th , I have almost 30 pounds and lost about 5 inches. My last weigh in at my doctor's office reported 25 pounds and that was confirmed at my visit yesterday and I was a few pounds heavier on my home scale a few weeks before the highest weight visit. So, feeling good. I have a great doctor who is super supportive and was very happy to hear that I am doing this. With all of these options before me - gastric banding (lap band), weight loss clinics, diet pills, etc...I am proud to have chosen the good 'ol fashioned diet and exercise. It has really helped me in emotional, spiritual and financial ways - not just physical! I'm hitting the fresh foods/ homemade meals more and in smaller portions, avoiding fast food as much as possible and that has helped my wallet immensley. Finding at-home workout equipment via online "yard sale" groups has also provided me with a getting-awesomer home gym that will replace my monthly gym membership dues at the end of this month. I am also running a faster mile that I have since I was a teenager. It's been a productive month!
The emotional and spiritual aspects of exericise and truly caring about what is going inside your body are incredible. I feel much more "at peace" with myself and I am happier. I've struggled with depression for many years and I feel this past month it has really taken a backseat to better emotional states. I am so excited about my progress, exercise and nutrition that I can hardly contain it sometimes! I never thought I would be one of those people.
Until next time...
Ok, so you're my new guru. It feels good to have an ally in the weight loss battle, even across state lines and the interwebs. :) I've upped my cardio a lot over the past month, and cut out almost all desserts. If I want a pint of Phish Food, I eat 1 or 2 mini Dove chocolates to stave me off. I feel stronger and think I've lost some inches, but am not seeing the scale numbers decline like I'd hoped. I eat fairly healthfully, but typically in large portions. So I think my new goal is to reduce my calorie intake to ~1500 calories a day and add in a little aerobic work, too. Will keep you posted, and please, all suggestions are welcome! xoxo-HighDollahBitch
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