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My First Time...
08/18/2008 17:46:17 / other
August 19, 2008So, its my first time for doing a lot of things…my first time starting a weight loss diary for one, I figure that if I can share my story it becomes another motivation to keep going. There are a few reasons why I want to do this, yes I want to loss some extra weight, but I also want to accomplish something that I haven’t before, and also I want to have the knowledge that I am strong enough to do it. I don’t have a lot of weight to lose, maximum 20-25 pounds, in order to stay within my advised BMI. I am 23 years old and have been putting on a few pounds a year since that dreaded summer when I spent two weeks at my grandmothers house. That was the start of it all, my grandmother is Slovenian, so lets just say two to three bricks of lard in a baked turkey pan is normal, along with the apple strudel that comes out soaking in grease. She continued to buy me whatever food I wanted, and let me tell you, after her Lucky Charm cereal had every marshmallow gone, my body decided to react….because I didn‘t care! So…. I deserve it, but now I definitely have to face up to the challenge of losing these extra pounds, without apple strudel, or those Lucky Charm marshmallows. Today is day five since I activated my new gym membership, and I have had a great workout everyday since. A hour of cardio, and some extra weight-training afterwards makes me feel great, it is unfortunate that I am not able to see results already, but I am relying on seeing something in about three weeks. It is definitely hard to say no to those cream muffins, or slices of banana bread…..but I have to be stronger! I keep making excuses that the one hour of cardio will deal with those added sweets, but it is just pulling me further away. So, my head needs to be up and focused on the goal….sweets have to become my enemy. If I could I would go get my sweet tooth pulled out, but hey…now that I can at least admit I have one, I think I can start limiting its control. Right…?? …right.! On my second day my husband and I both did our measurements, and I wasn’t overly impressed. Even since about two to three months ago, I have added a few inches to my body…that is sad! But another reason to keep going! Here are my measurements:Waist: 29”Hips: 34”Quads: 20” Ribcage: 30.75”Chest: 35”Butt: 36.5” I have made comments about wanting to lose a bit of weight around some people and they just lose it and say that I am skinny enough and that I shouldn’t have to worry about it. But, I think that yes, I am within my recommended BMI, but I also know that I am in my ‘prime’ right now and that I can and should be in the best shape of my life, and most importantly that I have the ability to do it. I want to excel at sports, and with my muscle and joint problems they deter me, so why not get rid of those problems by building muscles and cardio strength? I am not saying I want to be medically underweight, but just right. And believe me, if I was to become medically underweight I am sure my family would send my grandmother and here bricks of lard to my doorstep. J Anyway, I have to head out to the gym now, so give me a high five! I am going to do at least 45 minutes of cardio, then go along to a Les Mills Body Balance class, it is another new thing for me. I would like to keep my workout boredom at bay, so trying out some new classes or exercises is just what I need!Ousta Lavista! 
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