Today I am starting a 21 day challenge. For the next 21 days I will track everything I eat and I will work out every day whether it's a 5 minute yoga session in the morning or an hour on my bike. I need to see what I am eating and where I can make changes and I also need to move. The last few months I have put about 20 lbs on with all the stress of buying a new home. I tried not to let it bother me and to try and keep it managable. I knew I'd take it off once we were in the house and settled but that doesn't help every morning when I go to get dressed and most of my clothes don't fit.
Tracking can be so intimidating but it is so effective, especially when you go over. I made my own pizza tonight and was surprised by how many calories were in it. I had a reasonable portion and while I would love another piece, the thought of having to add any more calories to my day is preventing me from having more. I have really been struggling with motivation lately and while I know I will take all the weight off, I'm having trouble taking that first step. I am tired all the time and the heat hasn't helped. It's also really hard carrying all this extra weight around. I feel it everywhere, like sacks sewn onto my body. I bought a recumbant bike that I ride 3-5 days a week but my weight has stayed pretty consistent the last couple weeks. I have been trying to watch my calories, eat out less, and incoroporate more clean foods into my diet but I'm just not losing any weight. That is why I decided to do the challenge. I want to get this weight off and this time my reward will be a closet full of clothes that fit me.
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