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| "The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step"- |
Thanks for joining me!
Last night I made a drastic decision. I decided I wanted to lose 40 lbs before my 40th birthday.
Lets back up a little- I have never been super skinny. Growing up on a farm I was really active even into my teenage years I was never overweight, just....big boned, if you want to use the old cliche'.
In college (isn't that always when it starts) I would go out with friends and we'd eat a full meal at midnight. That, along with being less active led to a 20 lb weight gain. Getting married led to even more and pile on three pregnancies... well you get the picture.
I have tried many times to get my eating and exercise under control, to no avail. Something would always throw me off after only a few weeks-illness, holiday, weekend out of town. I've joined fresh produce coops that guaranteed I get fruit and veggies every week, I've joined the YMCA and went regularly for a few months. Something would always throw me off track.
In March of 2018 I started eating right and exercising regularly and that lasted 6 months!! The longest yet and I lost 20-30lbs. I'm not entirely sure how much because I don't really know what my weight climbed to, but it was my highest ever.
Around Labor Day I hit that block and stopped all healthy habits, as a result I have gained back about 7lbs.
Last night I decided that I will start my fourth decade at my healthiest. My goal weight is about 40 lbs away.
The challenge before me: Lose 40 lbs
The time frame: 24 weeks exactly from today. 168 days.
This means I will have to lose 1.6 lbs a week which is totally do-able and healthy.
The method: healthy eating and exercise.
This blog is really more of a journal for myself that you are welcome to read and for some accountability.
So! Welcome to my journey and tell me what you are
planning to make 2019 YOUR best year yet!
