.. but that's not why it's time to start. So many "firsts of the month," or "this monday"s have come and gone. Basically two years worth. Yet here I am. I have the resources. I have the support. I have the knowledge. Yet here I am. Still unhappy with my weight and how I got here. Eating my feelings.
Life is full of stress. I can't wait for it to be gone (because it never will be) or for the time to be right (whatever that means). I need to prove to myself, once and for all, that I am capable of making the right choices and changes. Now. Not later. Not after one last cheat meal. Not after I can arrange my schedule better.
Sorry this is a little rambling. But I wanted to put this out there. Starting right now, inconveniently on a Friday (I kid), I am going to do the following:
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Stop drinking diet sodas and energy drinks. I pretend they're harmless because they're zero calories. But in reality, the fact that I wake up in the morning and want to drink a soda is pretty gross. I think it is contributing to my cravings for junk. I've given it up before, but somewhere along the line I thought I could moderate it. And maybe compared to some people, I do. But I hate that craving for it.
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Relatedly, cut way back (if not completely) other artificial sweeteners and added sugars. Again - I find these trigger my desire for more sweets. It's time I learn to drink my coffee black. And if I am cutting the obvious added sugars (candy, chocolate, desserts), I will be greatly improving my health.
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Make every day a nonzero day in terms of exercise. I know many of you will tell me weight loss comes from the food you eat. And I agree. However, I personally find it easier to eat better when I am active. Lazy me skips a workout and then says fuck it, let's get wings. If I am active, I want to fuel myself in a way that makes my body feel better. By aiming for nonzero days instead of perfection, I hope this helps my all-or-nothing mentality. If I can only muster five pushups, that still counts. If I go to yoga, that counts. A short walk, counts. Sure, I have plans for certain amounts of cardio and weightlifting, but life getting in the way won't derail me this time. I can do ten bodyweight squats before I get in bed and call my day a win.
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Really try to do intermittent fasting. (12:00pm - 6:30/7:00pm) I am naturally not hungry in the morning, and the bulk of my emotional eating comes at night. (When I am alone.) If I can stop eating after dinner, I will be more successful. Even if it means giving in to the food I want, but only during my eating window, I will be pleased with my progress. (Note: I do not mean free for all bingeing during eating hours, but rather if at night I feel like digging in to some chips/sweets, I put it off until next day when I break my fast - chances are I'll have forgotten/the craving will have passed.)
I want to feel fit again. I want to feel confident. I want to achieve something and be a good role model for my young daughter. If anyone can relate, has advice, etc., please let me know.
Also, if anyone wants to accountability buddy, that would be cool.
I don't know how to do flair, but here's my stats:
F/29/just under 5'4 / CW: 146lbs / GW: 120lbs
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