It's time to be real. I need accountability! I'm on a journey. I've started this journey so many times, but have never gotten past the first hurdle. My journey is one of weight loss. I desperately need to do this today, not tomorrow, but today. I'm tired of always coming up with excuses as to why it didn't work for me. Here's a brief summary of my journey to today.
I've been overweight for as long as I remember. I definitely participated in yo-yo dieting, skipping meals, binge eating, etc... I was also an athlete who never really paid attention to my diet habits. When I got a chance to play college basketball, I managed to lose 40 lbs in 1 month!! Crazy! I did it through crazy exercising and cutting back way too many calories. I was still overweight, but was 40 lbs lighter. Making a long story short, when I couldn't play, I went through the rest of college and gained approximately 80 lbs throughout the 4 years it took to get a degree. Now, I'm here and am in desperate need to lose over 100 lbs.
Recently, I lost about 30 lbs through daily exercise with P90 and Turbo Jam. I also am addicted to Shakeology. I became a Beachbody coach to get the discount on Shakeology. Well, fast forward a few months, and I've gained 8 lbs back. I don't want to start this yo-yo thing anymore! I'm tired of losing weight only to gain it back.
Here's are my promises. I promise to do weigh-in Mondays on Twitter (DaleJrFan50) every Monday - regardless if I lost, gained, or stayed the same weight. I need that accountability. I also promise to be an accountability partner to anyone that asks. I won't be judgmental or degrading, but I will be motivating and encouraging. I am also going to start working out daily and keeping a food journal via the Weight Watchers website - these are very tough for me! I also will conquer my anxiety of taking a fitness class by going to one by Francee Haydel in the very near future!
Well, I really need to try and sleep for now. Anyone that wants to join in my journey is certainly welcome and would be greatly appreciated!!! :)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
A Huge Leap of Faith
I've decided to start a blog. This will be my personal journey through life - my weight loss journey, my ups and downs, and everything in between. This is my leap of faith. I want people to be able to get to know me a little bit better, since I tend not to open up too much to other people. I hope to inspire at least one person through this blog. We'll see how that goes though :) Let me know if you think this is a good idea!
Acts 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
Acts 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
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