Sunday, September 19, 2010

Confession Time

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!!! :)

4 comments:

  1. YOU CAN DO THIS and I would love to help keep you accountable. I believe in you!!!

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  2. You can do this! :) I'm so proud of you for making the choice to be accountable to friends. That is very hard. (I would know.) I will be praying for your continued success! Love you!

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  3. I got your back, Girl!!! I'm going to be checking on you this Monday! Watch out! ;)

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  4. Francee, Tracy, Beth - Thank yall so much for the support! LOL @ Beth - I hear expectant mommies are tough to be accountable to! ;)

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