I have never been one to enjoy exercising...NEVER! This new routine was very difficult for me. There is nothing more boring that standing in one place sweating to death, even despite having a television in front of me. I start watching the time on the eliptical wondering how much longer I have to endure the torture. It is so frustrating to be working so hard and not seeing results. Just when you are about ready to throw in the towel and be fat for the rest of your life, you see a pound or two fade away. It gives you just enough hope that you keep going...and then those one or two pounds join you again. What?!? I didn't change anything! I didn't pig out! I am going up on the amount of time I exercise...why am I gaining? There were days that I just about chucked the scale out the window. What an emotional roller coaster.
To try to spice things up, I borrowed new exercise videos from friends (thanks ladies...you know who you are). Talk about feeling like an idiot. It took quite a few tries to get those routines down-let's just say I am not a dancer and never will be. I am soooo glad my kids are the only ones who have seen me do those videos.
Slowly a few more pounds disappeared. I am sure that the pounds would have gone quicker had I decided to do a diet, but that is another one of my 4 letter words. I have tried to diet before, but for some reason I don't do well. For some reason...listen to me...I know the reason...I LOVE FOOD!!! Exercising is a good start along with trying to watch my portions. As for now, I have not taken anything away from my diet, I just limit the amount. One thing I have learned about myself over the years is that if I take something away completely, I want it more and end up splurging like crazy which in the end is worse than letting me have it to begin with. Crazy-I know!
After many fluctuations in weight, I am happy to say that I have lost 30 pounds-or as I like to say, I am back to pre-Maizy weight. I currently am sitting at 215, and I know my journey is definitely not done. I have more than that left to go, but it is a good start for the last 6 months. My friend Mandy has been asking me when I am going to buy new clothes. When I get below 200, I will get me new clothes. That is a goal for now!!!
3 comments:
You are amazing!!! Keep up the good no great work. I am with you on the fact the exercise is boring so I try to spice it up with an exciting show or movie and that seems to make it a little better. Also try covering up the time. Can't wait for another update and to hear you are below your goal weight!!!
I am so proud of you! Wow 30 pounds is awesome. I think anyone reading this totally understands the frustration. Losing weight is SOOO hard and you worded it perfectly. Keep us posted and I would love to go shopping with you or tend the kids while you go, so keep me posted!!
Briana-
That is so great. I love to get on the scales and see it drop, nothing is more rewarding. Running is a great way to loose weight. Believe it or not, my saying was who wants to run for fun, but it has been one of the best things for me, especially as a stress reliever. If you get bored of the videos you should give it a try! Congrats again and good for you!
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