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Help, Somebody Shrunk My Clothes!
I was made for more than this - the constant self-deprecation, yo-yo dieting, and huffing and puffing. Rather than continuing to make excuses for the ongoing rise in the number on the scale, I am choosing to take control of my life and learn to be a healthy individual.
While I am not obese (but definitely overweight, I need to lose 30 lbs.), I have found the continuing rise in my weight disconcerting. I already struggle with depression and anxiety, and having one more thing to deal ...
I was made for more than this - the constant self-deprecation, yo-yo dieting, and huffing and puffing. Rather than continuing to make excuses for the ongoing rise in the number on the scale, I am choosing to take control of my life and learn to be a healthy individual.
While I am not obese (but definitely overweight, I need to lose 30 lbs.), I have found the continuing rise in my weight disconcerting. I already struggle with depression and anxiety, and having one more thing to deal with (an unhealthy weight) doesn't help.
I've been told that some of the most important factors in resetting one's brain chemistry include getting enough sleep, exercising and eating right. This tells me that my emotional health depends (in part) on my physical health.
So I have decided that I can't complain if I'm not doing all I can to be healthy physically. And that explains the beginning of my journey...I'm done with the excuses, the self-pity. I will, with God's help, do what I can to overcome the creeping weight along with my emotional struggles.
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Member Since: 1/2/2013
SparkPoints: 4,355
Fitness Minutes: 1,491
My Goals:
Goals: Run a 5k, learn to cook/eat healthful food, lose weight. I will be a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding this June coming up, so this is great motivation to keep going.
My Program:
My plan is primarily one of inserting healthful foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains) into my diet and lowering my intake of empty calories. I am jump-starting this program by cutting WAY BACK on sugary items (desserts, sugary drinks and snacks) normally in my diet. I have done a "lot" of research and reading so that I know how to implement these changes. My activity goal at this point is to get 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 days/week. I will start with low impact activities and gradually increase.
Personal Information:
I'm live in the state of Ohio, but have left parts of my heart in Idaho and Florida. I love trying new foods, being with my friends and reading and researching health information (geeky, huh?). Fashion blogs are fun "mindless" reading for me as are the occasional fiction books. My dream (going big here) is to one day be able to complete a 10k run.
Other Information:
I'm a Christian, so don't be surprised to see Scripture, Christian music/writers quoted in blogs. :)
My greatest desire in life is to seek God first and live in a way that brings honor to Him.
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