So...I'm fat! There, I said it! Well, maybe overweight is a better word! I have struggled with being "just the right size" for the majority of my life. I don't think I have ever been comfortable with my body. Ever! Until, that is, after I look back at old pictures and I am currently much larger and think "I'd give anything to look like that again!".
Lately I have been extremely disappointed in myself for gaining weight and losing muscle. Not only do my "fat" jeans not fit, I am tired all the time and I get winded doing the smallest of tasks. This is not good! Not good at all! I need to make a change. I have some minor health issues that may or may not be easily corrected by A) losing weight B) eating healthier C) exercising D) all of the above. Above all I just want to feel healthy (that and I want to be able to wear my clothes again!). I would also like to gain some much needed confidence in myself.
Ultimately I would love to lose at least 25 lbs to start! Now, here's the thing. I eat fairly healthy as it is, I just eat a LOT of it. I love food. I love to cook. I love to entertain. I love eating out. And I love beer! I don't really want to give up these things so I'm going to have to find a happy balance that will help me achieve a more healthy lifestyle.
Our work on the farm starts Saturday. Those who know me well, know that I am beyond excited about this. I'm sure the long hours working in the field will help shed some lbs, but I don't want this to be my only form of exercise. I need to add a little more. Either by getting on the elliptical or taking a walk. I just need to be more active. With our work on the farm, we will receive a CSA share each week. I'm pretty excited about this. We'll have fresh and local produce every week through the growing season. This is definitely a good start at eating more veggies!
My hope is, by writing this post, it will force me to make some changes. By publicly acknowledging my personal battle, maybe, just maybe I can get my butt in gear! I'm sick of sitting around feeling sorry for myself and not doing anything about it!
Wish me luck! =)
I wish you tons of luck! You're absolutely beautiful... but I want you to be completely comfortable in your skin and healthy as can be! I'm so impressed with the farm thing and your healthy eating and cooking in general.
ReplyDeleteI was doing good this time last year, but fell back and let "the paunch" return. I could lose a good 15 lbs and still be bigger than I used to be... but good enough! I love to walk, but I get a little bored on my own. We live so close. As the days get longer, if you ever want to get out there, lemme know! I like to go for at least 90 mins and get myself up and down as many hills as I can... which is easy where we live!
Thanks so much Dani! I might just take you up on that. It would do me some good and I would love to see you. It's crazy that we live so close and haven't bumped into each other yet. We'll get together soon. =)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Faith! I feel ya! You could ride a bike to the farm -- that would definitely add some exercise!
ReplyDeleteGood luck love. I am here if you need me, but I know you can do this all on your own.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have company on my bike rides, too!
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