So I finally hit my 30 pound weight loss mark. That means I'm down to an exact 120 pounds, the ultimate goal I set for myself January 1st. I still cannot believe I did it, actually did it. Most everyday I still feel self-conscious and extremely overweight and fat, but that is something I'm sure I will always have to deal with because I'm so used to feeling that way. It took exactly six months from January 1 to July 1. Through weight watcher's (the greatest program ever) and running constantly and competing in a 5k race, I was able to accomplish the impossible. So many great things have come from this diet. I've gotten into the healthy BMI weight range, I ran a 5k race in 30 minutes (me? seriously?), I've inspired so many friends and family to live healthier lifestyles, I've learned portion control, and I love shopping. Most of the clothes I love to wear now, I would have never worn when I was 30 pounds heavier, so I feel like I'm more myself. I can wear the style I want and dress the way I want because I feel comfortable enough to do so. That is truly such a great feeling.
If I can do it, anybody can do it. My biggest advice? Eat what you love. I still treat myself to chicken fingers, fries and ranch, I just don't eat it every single week like I used to. Pick something active and learn to love it. I used to hate running, now? I absolutely love running and the feeling of a good workout. Learn to love vegetables. (You'll never get anywhere without them), drink plenty of water, but if you can't live without soda, just go for diet. It's just as bad for you as regular soda, but just limit yourself. I have one coffee and one diet soda a day. Also, late night sweet-tooths are my weakness. I go for three spoonfuls of ice-cream, and call it good and done. And don't give up! I've had so many gain and no loss weeks, and I've cried and have gotten pissed, but I never went and binged on food, or cried over a tub of ice-cream. I've cried on a treadmill and I've cried over the sink after weighing in, but I just never gave up. That is the biggest thing. You can do it, just don't give up.
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4 comments:
awesome job girl! you look fantastic and i'm so proud of you for accomplishing your goals! you really ARE an inspiration!
You are absolutely amazing! You are such an inspiration to me. I am starting a 28 day jump start program tomorrow and hope to lose 60lbs over the course of a year. I won't give up! :)
Thank you Tieka for these inspirational posts! Every bit helps to get me motivated.
Natalie xo
I know this is a really, really old post, but I just have to comment anyway and say this is the post that has inspired me to be active in losing the weight I want to lose. I read it a while ago when I was browsing through your older posts, but re-reading it now, it's really, really motivated me to quit procrastinating and get a move on being healthier. I eat okay, but I rarely exercise and I rarely plan my meals. So I'm going to take this week to make up a few easy meal-plans for the next month or so, sketch up a little game-plan of changes I need to make, find an exercise that fits my lifestyle, and go for it! July 1st is my starting point to hopefully what will be the road to the healthy body I've always wanted.
Anyway. You are inspirational! Especially that you have stayed healthy for three years now. Bravo to you!
WOW!!! I would love to feature you on my fitness and Fashion Blog! You are such an inspiration!
Xoxo Sarah
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