Ten things about weightloss... Over the past 8 years I have struggled with my weight. Through highschool and most of college, I was a stick. Now, as I near 29 years of age I cannot seem to lose the weight I want to. 10 lbs is fairly easy, but that's it. I either lose motivation or something always gets in my way. If you're looking at the above photo of me, you will probably laugh and think "WHY?!" I look relatively normal for my height. My clothing size and shoe size are average. Buttt I want better for myself and my family. I think if I ate better, I could look better and feel even better....
So with that, here are 10 things that I struggle with while attempting to be better...
1. Some days, I just don't care. Nothing more on that. Just a lack of caring.
2. My husband likes me no matter what size I am. which is a blessing <3 but some days I could use a kick in the butt!
3. People who are single digit sizes and have the nerve whine about it to me are out of their fucking minds. Oh, you're a size 2 and upset? Really? I mean, REALLY!!??? Like I am going to pat them on the shoulder and tell them something comforting. Hell no. While I stifle my curse words and anger, I will likely just sit in silence because if I have nothing nice to say, it goes on my blog instead ;-)
4. Portion sizes in restaurants are often WAY too big. And by often, I mean ALLTHETIME.
5. I don't have a workout partner here. My husband and I don't workout together because our fitness levels are way too diffferent, so a team effort is not beneficial to either of us. (Basically, I would die and he would be bored.) Plus, I kind of think that couples who go to the gym together are lame. So unless I go to the 2-3 fitness classes offered here at our command's gym, I am on my own. Not always a bad thing, but some days I can really talk myself out of that extra 10 minutes on a machine or extra mile on the run... darn, my charming pursuasion!!
6. I'm almost 30. My metabolism, like my give-a-shit, has lost it's momentum. Not a good combo.
7. Planning meals is a pain in the ass. I truly do love to cook, but sometimes [like always] someone else doing all the prep, and cleanup just sounds way better.
8. Life is short. We aren't here long enough to be THAT hard on ourselves. Meals should be delicious and enjoyed with family.
9. I am afraid. Why??? Because maintenance is a bitch... Four years ago I lost 20lbs in 7 weeks, and gained it ALL back within a year. Going from a 0/2, to an 8/10 again was a real slap in the face of progress. So, I am afraid if I lose too much I won't be able o maintain it. Obviously I struggle so I am trying to be realistic and smart.
10. Life isn't fair. Long work days are tiring, an injury derails training, bad weather hits, the gym hours change. Shit just happens and you can't control it.
What do you struggle with while trying to be healthy?!
