I am probably not what anyone would call overweight. Actually, I'm relatively skinny and I know it shows. It's the parts that don't show that no one sees, and that's where all my extra weight is. I don't own a single pair of shorts or a skirt; my entire wardrobe is pants. I don't wear only pants because I like them (well, I do, but summers are hell); it's because I have always been ashamed of my legs for various reasons, and that's where all my extra weight goes. I'm probably close to average weight for my height, but I'm at a weight I'm not happy with compared to how I've been. I haven't been taking as much care as I could watching what I eat, haven't been using the exercise bike or walking, and have just generally been lazy. And I'm not happy with it.
I've said it to myself, and I've said it to my husband. But I think, if I say it here, it'll be a bit more "real", a bit more important. I need to nip this in the bud before it gets worse. I've been thinking about watching my health and weight, but I haven't DONE anything about it. Every day has been "I'll start tomorrow" or "Just one day being bad can't hurt." And for probably two weeks now, the scale hasn't gone down. It's gone up.
Well, today I'm going to stop thinking and start doing. I know I can lose weight by a little extra exercise and decreasing calories. I did it for my wedding, so that's what I'm going to do. When I get home from work every day, 15 to 30 minutes on the exercise bike and an attempt to start #56. Eat smaller portions of food and less eating out. Don't be afraid to leave leftovers or throw out the last few bites if I'm satisfied; don't get stuffed. I want to try and lose 5 to 10 pounds to get back to my ideal weight. It's not a lot, I know, but trying to lose weight is something I have only ever had to do once in my life. Hopefully a little self-control can go a long way. I'll update as I progress.
Are you on SparkPeople? It has really helped me to reevaluate my eating practices, maintain an exercise plan, and find support. Like you, I am not overweight (I was when I first found SparkPeople), but I am also dissatisfied with the way that I look. I bought my first pair of shorts last summer. Not only that... but I actually own a bikini. I am still self-conscious, but I am really gaining the confidence in myself that I have never had before.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the club! I've battled extra weight my whole life, except for a brief time in college when I was working out regularly and was content with my weight. Many of my Day Zero goals are related to getting healthier, eating better, and losing weight. I've got about 45lbs to lose. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteP.S. SparkPeople is a great resource! :)