Before I get started on this, I need to mention that I think that EVERYONE has their own choice on how they look. We all have ideals of ourselves. Most of the time, I'm shocked by the person that I see in the mirror because it doesn't reflect how I feel or see myself on the inside.
For years, Spencer has been asking me to do something about losing weight, not because he doesn't find me attractive or anything along those lines, because he wants me to live longer. He wants me to be around for a long time with him, to be happy and healthy for our future children.
Keeping that in mind, I've tried several different things only to end up crashing and burning. I'm the type of person that has to have instant gratifaction. It's really bad when you're trying to change your outside. I know that's the reason why I've managed to fail about every diet or exercise plan I've ever been on. Until now. At the beginning of February I was approached by Vicki, Spencer's mom, and asked if I would like to join Weight Watchers with her. (If you haven't noticed, the best things that work out for me are things that I end up saying to myself-"What've I got to lose?")
Because of the move we've recently had, I've not been able to work out as much as I would have liked. Whether it was from packing boxes or getting settled in and just getting accustomed to everything, I wasn't doing much in the way of trying to lose this extra person I've been carrying around. Because I have 290 days (as of July 20th) before my wedding, I vow to change that!
Like I said, I've already been doing Weight Watchers since February, and already have seen a difference. The whole instant gratifaction thing is still there, and this program has helped me so much with that. Every week at the same time, I weight in. Once a week. And I see that number go down (or up depending on the week and broke-ness), but there's a change. 95% of the time, that number goes down. I'm not saying 2-3 lbs a week down, but down. That's all I care about is down! Already I've managed to lose 5% of my original body weight, and I couldn't be happier about it. Thinking that I've already lost about 15 lbs, and thinking about how BIG a difference 15 pounds is...well...that's just amazing. (For those that don't know me, I'm a very....curvy gal ;) )
Anyways, with that being said, I'm going to amp up my work outs. Not crazy hour long sessions every day, but just bring up the volume some. For example: Yesterday I went and rode the bike for 2.5 miles (would have gone longer if the stupid machine hadn't turned off on me), and then lifted some hand weights to help tone my arms. All in all, I was there for about 30 minutes. Tonight, after my W.W. meeting, I plan on going swimming and then going and working out some more. Maybe do a little bit on the eliptical and some slight jogging on the treadmill. Gotta tone what little of a booty I might have...who knows, maybe I'll make it up to be huge! xD
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