The update...long overdue
So here's the update as promised.
I've been really happy lately. And honestly, its all based around one thing...I've finally taken control of my body and started to shed this fat. Last fall, just before I turned 30, I decided I don't want to be fat anymore. Actually, it was more like a ton of bricks hit me and said, "You've got another 2/3 of your life to live, and you CANNOT keep living it like you have." On October 26, I walked into my local Medical Weight Loss Clinic, took control, and I sit here today posting this entry officially 60 pounds lighter than when I pushed open those doors that day. Its the best plan I've ever been on.
The highlights:
1) I eat INSANE amounts of food. Its all just good, healthy food. This means I'm only ever hungry because I didn't eat when I was supposed to.
2) They gave me a written guarantee that by Feb. 2011 I will be 150 pounds. My body has responded so well, that I'm actually on pace to finish 8 weeks early and be there by the end of this year. I never realized it, but a deadline is exactly what I needed! No more nebulous "oh you'll get there when you get there at your own pace". Nope, I've got a date. Valentine's Day to be exact. And as I'm doing so well, I've decided New Year's Eve sounds like an even better idea.
3) Anneliese was ready to do this for herself. I totally believe in the program, but I also believe in ME. The best part is that I no longer sit and think "if it happens". I don't believe it will happen. I KNOW IT WILL HAPPEN. I am getting stronger, smaller, and healthier every day. I will be a totally different physical being by this time next year and will continue to be for the rest of my life.
Really, that's about all that's new. But even though its only one thing, its affecting everything. People around me tell me I've inspired them to lead a healthier lifestyle. That blows my mind. I'm just a fat chick working to become a skinny bitch. I'm finally taking control, tackling my demons, and no longer making excuses.
And apparently my self-esteem isn't as low as I thought, because I have no doubt when I get skinny I'm going to be a HOTTIE. I'll be a terror....world, you've been warned.
I've been really happy lately. And honestly, its all based around one thing...I've finally taken control of my body and started to shed this fat. Last fall, just before I turned 30, I decided I don't want to be fat anymore. Actually, it was more like a ton of bricks hit me and said, "You've got another 2/3 of your life to live, and you CANNOT keep living it like you have." On October 26, I walked into my local Medical Weight Loss Clinic, took control, and I sit here today posting this entry officially 60 pounds lighter than when I pushed open those doors that day. Its the best plan I've ever been on.
The highlights:
1) I eat INSANE amounts of food. Its all just good, healthy food. This means I'm only ever hungry because I didn't eat when I was supposed to.
2) They gave me a written guarantee that by Feb. 2011 I will be 150 pounds. My body has responded so well, that I'm actually on pace to finish 8 weeks early and be there by the end of this year. I never realized it, but a deadline is exactly what I needed! No more nebulous "oh you'll get there when you get there at your own pace". Nope, I've got a date. Valentine's Day to be exact. And as I'm doing so well, I've decided New Year's Eve sounds like an even better idea.
3) Anneliese was ready to do this for herself. I totally believe in the program, but I also believe in ME. The best part is that I no longer sit and think "if it happens". I don't believe it will happen. I KNOW IT WILL HAPPEN. I am getting stronger, smaller, and healthier every day. I will be a totally different physical being by this time next year and will continue to be for the rest of my life.
Really, that's about all that's new. But even though its only one thing, its affecting everything. People around me tell me I've inspired them to lead a healthier lifestyle. That blows my mind. I'm just a fat chick working to become a skinny bitch. I'm finally taking control, tackling my demons, and no longer making excuses.
And apparently my self-esteem isn't as low as I thought, because I have no doubt when I get skinny I'm going to be a HOTTIE. I'll be a terror....world, you've been warned.