I have a few goals that I'd like to acheive and accomplish in this journey of mine. I'm not even going to pretend that it's going to be easy, but nothing worthwhile is, is it?
1. I need to lose weight. Period. Specifically, I need to lose about 150 lbs. So far--because of my age I'm sure--I haven't had any major health problems. But they're coming. I have no doubt at all that they're coming. I REALLy don't want to end up with diabetes and heart disease. I'm SICK of not living a full life because of always feeling self concious about my weight. I haven't had a good date in several years because I don't feel good about the way I look or feel.
2. I need to be eating healthier. I recently finished the book, "Master Your Metabolism," by Jillian Michaels, and it really has convinced me that I need to lay off the processed foods. Right now I'm trying to BUY less processed foods, but I'm hoping to get to the point where I can grow my own with a garden.
3. I need to start exercising consistently. It needs to become something that I do EVERY DAY in some way, shape, or form. It doesn't always have to be a grueling workout, but it needs to happen, period.
4. I need to eliminate debt. I don't have that much debt...a small amount of credit card debt (compared to the rest of the country), a mortgage, and student loans is currently all I have...but I need to take steps to eliminate it (especially the credit card debt and student loans). My life will be much fuller. I'll feel much more satisfied with myself and be much more secure in the future if I can stop living on credit RIGHT NOW.
5. I want to start grinding my own grains, making my own bread, canning produce, etc., etc. I won't give up reading--I love it too much--but I'm going work on substituting TV in my life for more fulfilling hobbies like gardening, canning, making bread (basically becoming more self-sufficient) and exercise. It will be more work, but I think I'll find it enjoyable and satisfying.
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Sounds like a plan. I feel the same about feeling like I'm not living my life to the fullest. In the past think I sometimes didn't do things because I used the "I'm fat" excuse. As more and more weight drops I'm starting to feel a little more confident.
ReplyDeleteI still struggle with the exercise thing too. I say to myself everyday, just get up and move! I know as long as I do something I will be okay. For me exercising will always be an issue because I hate to do it, but I know I have to exercise so I can live a healthy life and be the best me I can be.
And don't get me started on debt. Can you say school loans?
I need to follow your lead and get rid of the TV too. I must admit I have been watching less TV lately. But the computer is just as much a problem especially when I get on here and start reading blogs. Well good luck with your goals.
Those are such good reasons to lose weight. Now that you have the tools you need to make this major change in your life, start small. Baby steps, you know :)
ReplyDeleteI used to hate hate hate exercise. Then I started walking- that's it. That is all I do for exercise. And I have lost 30 pounds. It's taking me a while to do it (because I haven't been 100% faithful to Weight Watchers 100% of the time) but I'm getting there, and walking is helping me do it. I find it to be relaxing, and now I actually look forward to going out for an hour-long walking every evening.
I hear ya on eliminating debt. There's a blog I read called The Simple Dollar (thesimpledollar.com) and it's written by a guy who went through financial Hell before pulling himself out of it and completely turning the way he spends money around. I highly recommend checking it out.
It is a little more work to avoid the TV and do something constructive, but at least you'll have something to show for it, right? You'll be knowledgeable in skills that a lot of people say they'd like to be able to do "someday". Go for it!
I'm rooting for you. Keep up the positive attitude, set up a plan, and set some small, attainable, realistic goals. You'll have your weight under control in no time and hot financial savvy to boot :) Keep writing, I look forward to reading more.