So hi, to anyone who happens to read this. I'm not pushing for a bunch of readers (maybe just friends) but I feel like this will really help in my goal of losing 70 pounds! I find that by having an outlet, even just writing, I can say no to a lot of temptation. Ergo, this blog.
To start, you may call me Lola. I live in the Evergreen State with my wonderful VERY handsome husband and my cat. I am 24 but I'm having a crisis where I can't decide what I want to be when I grow up. At the moment, I'm unemployed, but that will change soon. Luckily, my husband has a good job and he and I don't struggle too much. My mom moved out of state earlier this year and my dad died last year, so I'm rather isolated. My dad and I were very close and it hit me hard. I have a handful of very close friends and those are the ones I prefer to keep in touch with. They get me through some hard times, that's for sure. I have a weakness for shoes and handbags. And really gorgeous clothes. But there's another problem: nothing fits me anymore! With that, let's talk about my body, shall we?
I am five feet tall and 200 pounds. I never really had a problem with my body but then I gained a bunch more weight when my dad died last year to the tune of 30 pounds and I can't let this go on anymore. My husband thinks I'm gorgeous the way I am. This is all about how I feel, though. I feel like I have layers packed on. I'm not dainty or even skinny at my "skinniest". I was blessed with an hourglass figure and I am supposed to have a tiny waist, and a big bust and big hips. But at the mo, I very nearly have a FUPA and this is not acceptable. In addition to that, I also have to be very careful. Heart disease runs in both sides of my family, as does diabetes. My father died from cancer as did more than a handful of relatives from his side of the family. Plus, hubby and I want to try having a baby in a year or two and I refuse if I am unhealthily overweight.
I will post weekly pictures so hopefully I can SEE it working and also measurements. My hope is that I will SEE the results (even if they're small) and keep with it. Yes? Yes!
So with that, tomorrow is my first weigh in for you guys (whoever you may be), first pictures, and measurements. Also, my first workout with a personal trainer. :)
Wish me luck and I hope some people actually get interested and cheer me on!
-Lola
Hi Lola! I identify with much of what you've written about losing a father, gaining weight, and needing accountability. Good on joining a gym! I've also started taking group classes, and I'm hoping to shed quite a lot myself. I will look forward to following your story. Feel free to follow mine!
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ReplyDeleteLove it! Love that you're not afraid to ask for accountability! I'm in the same boat :) in excited to see your progress. Remember exercise is key to losing weight but the right way of eating will help you maintain once you get to your goal weight. You don't have to stick to 1200 calories a day to lose weight :) trust me! I lost 15 pounds without counting a single calorie. It's all about the nutritional value of the foods your putting into your body. I'll blog more about it!
ReplyDeleteYayyy I have more motivation to actually USE the blog!! I have fallen slightly off the wagon. I'm really interested in the Paleo diet. I love meat. For real. At the very least, I want to TRY it so I can say, "Yes, this works for me".
DeleteI have to look into it!! I'm getting back into a gym routine too; after starting work, my schedule got all out of whack but now I'm in the gym twice a week at 4 am, once for a strength training/aerobics/flexibility class on Wednesdays, and 9:30 personal training appointment Saturdays! So far. That's what I got. :>