I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I have even blogged about it before, telling you about my drastic diet I was going to start. I have grandeur plans and somewhat unrealistic goals for myself.
I’m becoming much busier. With goals taken off my 30 before 30 list such as doing a daily cleaning schedule, and cooking at home, along with writing here, and on Daily Mom, well…my health has been put in tenth second place.
{Photo Courtesy: The Pretty Pinhead}
When I see photos of myself, I am shocked. Randomly, I’ve been wearing the same clothing size since the last spring. Yet the more pictures that I see of myself, the more horrified I become.
I feel like this time, my “diet” mindset is different. I don’t have a specific plan, other than to become more active than what I am now, and eat healthier. Instead of polishing off a dozen cookies last night, I chose to eat a handful of almonds.
That type of thing.
I’ve never jumped into a diet without a plan before on how to accomplish my drastic weight loss. On that same note, however, I’ve never actually stuck with a diet, making a lifetime or lifestyle change.
Today, I packed up Vivien and headed off to my local 24 Hour Fitness Gym. I did 25 minutes on the elliptical, and some ab work on the floor. Hopefully tomorrow I can catch the spin class, since that’s really the only type of group fitness class I’ve ever enjoyed doing.
I want to experience life with Vivien, and be able to keep up with her while we do those things together.
While my daily cleaning schedule is so important to me, because I want to live in a gorgeous and clean house, sometimes I need to stop and remember that I’ll be living inside my body for even longer. The mindset of taking care of my body, and having pride in my image in the same amount that I do with the cleanliness of my house- well, it’s a shift of thinking for me.
Wish me luck, friends!
You do not need luck my dear…just focus on little changes. It doesn’t have to be drastic to be effective. Drink less soda here, trade a dozen cookies for a dozen almonds there, move a bit more on purpose…and little by little you’ll get there. Proud of you!! Wish you’d come to MY spin class though
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Okay, you just made me cry. I love this post. And you’re inspiring me a lot. This is awesome – go you! I definitely need to be healther – I’m starting with food first, but exercise needs to follow in the very near future.
I think your not-plan-plan is the best way to be. “Diets” suck and you immediately feel deprived, which makes you (or me, anyway) binge more – but making deliberate healthy choices – that’s the way to go for long-term success. You got this bitch
You want to be able to juggle and DO EVERYTHING, but it really is impossible, ESPECIALLY as a momma! I had a nervous breakdown today and got a good lecture from my MIL and Hubby about how I need to prioritize what’s most important to me and our family. I think you have made a wise decision overall, especially in regards to not flash dieting!
You go girl! You can do it! And with this here blog, you have the potential to be an inpiration to A LOT of women – let that fact help fuel the fire.