I have been
struggling with my body for a while now. I haven’t worked out consistently for
almost 2 years now and I’m starting to be able to REALLY tell. I’m not gaining
weight but my muscle density has changed and just the way I’m put together is
changing. Overall I’m not that unhealthy…we don’t eat out a lot, I cook most of
our own meals at home, but I do sit all day at work and then when I get home I
sit more, I also need to cut the sodas and excess of that nature. I don’t feel
good about myself and I know that I need to be working out just to stay
healthy. Even though I haven’t “gained” weight I would still like to get to a
more comfortable weight for myself.
This isn’t a pity post and yes I know to
most people I am skinny but this isn’t for everyone else this is for myself and
for ME a comfortable and healthier weight that makes me feel good is 130 give
or take. Right now my weight is 141 and I plan on losing 10-11 pounds and
toning myself back up in one month. So last night after gorging myself on
McDonalds and walking a few miles with the dogs I had had it with myself. I put
on the most unflattering outfit and told Lincoln to take some pictures of me
that will help me hold myself accountable. What I found when I looked at the
camera afterwards really disgusted me. I couldn’t believe the way I looked…and
this is me not holding anything back…there was no sucking in, no anything just
me standing there like I would any other time. YIKES! If that isn’t motivation
I don’t know what is. My main problem areas are like most women…the region from
right under my boobs down to my knees which pretty much amounts to stomach,
butt, and thighs. These areas are the target areas that I really want to see
some change in but toning the rest of my body will be awesome too.
So following
along with Ms. Kristen and many others…I’m posting this to hold myself
accountable and I will post every Wednesday until my goal is met or just until I
feel like I’m where I want to be. I took my first set of pictures on the
19th which just so happens to be 1 month from our couples get-a-way
to Oklahoma. This is perfect timing and gives me something realistic to look
forward to.
Overtime=Overweight: Dolly (Pardon) had the right idea when
she sang “9 to 5”. In one study, women who worked 35 hours or more a week were
more likely to pack on pounds over the course of two years. The average gain
was about 6 percent of body weight- nine pounds for a 145 pound woman!
I think you're beautiful no matter what you think!! Good luck on your journey. I love you, Mom
ReplyDeleteso inspirational!! i need to do the same! (but will never post pics of me because i am no where NEAR that confident. haha) perhaps mine will just stay posted on the refrigerator? :)
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeletethanks for commenting on my blog! I have thought about you a lot. I sure dont want to lose touch and would love to hear from you! Maybe we can meet for lunch again sometime too!! You are a beautiful young lady Megan!
Patti