I've been pretty quiet on here, mostly because I haven't been taking care of myself how I used to. The main reason is motivation. I have all the "tools" to be healthy, I just am not motivated to use them. What tools am I talking about? I know how to lose weight through diet, I have so in my recent past. I also know how to exercise, and have the proper "tools" to do it. I own a Wii Fit, Elliptical, Stair Stepper, Exercise ball, and yoga equipment/videos. I also belong to Curves. So, lack of tools or know how is not an excuse.
Then, what are my excuses, if it isn't lack of tools, know how or money? Well, it's changes in my life. Having a live-in boyfriend who eats junk food I like. Having the feeling of sharing a meal with him, and enjoying the same foods-junk food. Having a puppy and recently a sick cat that needs my attention. I need to be home after work to attend to the animals instead of going to work out. (gosh, what is it going to be like when I have kids?) And, lastly an excuse is injury. Burning my arm a year and a half ago was the beginning of the weight gain. The shock of an injury. (I'm pretty healthy, until you see below) These excuses, are mind games I play with myself. They are just making me feel better for not working out and taking care of my self.
So, I needed motivation, and I think I've gotten it: higher than desirable LDL cholesterol. While my ratio of HDL (good) to LDL (bad) cholesterol is ok, it could be better. I also was checked for diabetes, which at this time I don't have. While size and image is one thing, health is quite another. Since I'm approaching (gasp) 30 years old, I'm thinking THE TIME IS NOW!
My doctor says I should get my cholesterol re-checked when I've lost at least 15lbs. So, there's my goal: 15lbs in ??? time. I was thinking 6 months, but that seems like long time to procrastinate. Any ideas of a timeline?
Thanks for reading! :)
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i have that food issue too, tony really likes to eat unhealthy foods. i guess what i do is make sure that i have a small portion if i'm going to have any of it. actually, i believe i just read an article that covered this in women's health magazine. might wanna check online to see if you can find it!
is there a way you can go outside with your dog and walk around a little bit? can you set aside a time to do wii fit or other things at home? make the bf watch the animals for half an hour while you work out! :)
Update:
As of Friday, Brian (the bf) has decided a diet would do him good too! Thank goodness!
I'm already feeling better - in just one weekend! I'm really cutting down on my soda intake, which can get out of control at times. I'm replacing the soda with water, which is what I'm contributing to feeling better.
Now that it's starting to warm up some, I might take her for walks, if only around the driveway at first.
I'll check out that article, thanks! :)
I found the article...
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-lose-weight?cat=18728
I like the title of it: Prevent Love Chub!
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