Jan 11
Diet 2.0
John of johnisfit.com recently posted an entry called, “Four Reasons You Should Be Writing a Weight Loss Blog.” He makes good points.
On the other hand, I’ve got one big reason why I’m not, and I’m sure you can guess what it is.
Yeah, yeah, the holidays…in the south…with a family that takes, “No, I couldn’t eat any more, thanks,” as some hidden commentary on the quality of the food being offered. Stress. Lots of stress. Stress on top of stress.
And let us not forget a big dessert of lazy. Why, yes, I will have an extra helping of that, thank you very much.
So I’ve hired a personal trainer for one day a week, to take me through a “real” workout, which I’m sure must be a hilarious thing to watch. I then go to the gym three more times during the week, focusing on limited weight training and lots and lots of cardio. (And you all know how much I love that.)
When I started my weight loss plan last February, I had hoped to lose 90 pounds over the course of the year. That was a dumb idea. I knew it was a dumb idea when I came up with it, so I didn’t take it so seriously as to wreck my chances. But I did take it seriously enough to reach a point of over-indulgence during the last two months of the year, which I justified by reminding myself that it’s the holidays, and most people gain 10 to 15 pounds that time of year, anyway. And so I did.
Maybe even a few more pounds than that, to be honest.
I’m still about 45 pounds lighter than I was this time a year ago, so I feel good about that. So I’m now getting back on track with the new year. While I’m not ready to start a “weight loss blog” just yet, I’ll keep you posted on progress.
Because there will be progress.
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January 11th, 2008 at 5:19 am
I’ve lost five of my holiday pounds. Cliff, I believe, has lost eight. We always lose the weight, especially since I discovered Sparkpeople.com. It’s a big help to me in planning meals and portions, and even eating out!
January 11th, 2008 at 11:35 am
But you are still better off than you were in February of last year, right? Just keep on doing what you’re doing and you will succeed! (and focus on the positive!)
January 11th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
45 pounds in a year is awesome! How many years did it take to pack that on? Another year to take another 45 off is no big deal. We could use some good grammar in the weight loss blog “community.”
January 11th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I’m back, and I wanted to let you know that losing ANY weight at all is really inspirational to me. Do what you need to do to be healthy and happy.