Where did the time go?!
I can't believe it's been 7 years since my last post but lately my Skinny jeans series has been on my mind.
I'm still not where I want to be yet but after a few years of whatevering on my eating and exercise I have gotten back on track.
Quite a few years ago I changed from Planet Fitness to Vasa. I discovered Cardio Cinema. I love it! Plus my last post was in 2014. My last 5k was in 2016. It's now 2021 and I felt that I needed a motivator to get going again so I signed up for the 2021 Bryce Canyon 5k. It's in 2 weeks. I love using the ZenLabs C25K app in conjunction with whatever YesFit challenge I'm working on.
I'm comfortably in a size 16; for now. drum roll please.... I BOUGHT A SKIRT IN THE MISSES SECTION!!!! THAT'S HUGE!!! (no pun intended...since I usually shop in the Plus section LOL) Seriously- the Part 1 post I was a size 26.
This has been an emotional rollercoaster. When I look in the mirror I still see the person who is 275 but other times I notice my jawline is getting more noticeable and the chin is smaller. I'm starting to rediscover that I LIKE being fit despite bum knees that don't like yoga but can handle a treadmill; weird but whatever. I realized the other day that I am 18 pounds away from 'One-derland'. It's been 2002 since I saw a number on the scale that started with 1. I'm so excited that the pasta offered to me for lunch isn't even a temptation. After attaining 'one-derland' my goal is 175. That will be a 100 pound loss. I can't wait!
Sometimes I get asked if this motivation to get fit is for someone special. Yes. ME! I don't like how I look in pictures. Shallow? perhaps but this is also for my health. At 51 I'm starting to feel the affects of mortality and it sucks! Hitting the treadmill a few days a week keeps my hip flexors and IT band less unhappy. Eating healthier keeps me in a better mood. (I might have mentioned in long ago post that I struggle with dysthymia; a form of depression. You sometimes get in a funk and can't get out. I didn't like the meds I was on so I quit cold turkey. I know what I need to do to get back to my happy place.) I noticed last week after a couple days of fast food eating that I felt gross and was cranky.
Skinny Jeans may be a misnomer because nothing in my body has every been skinny! Even my hair is thick! I have strong thighs and glutes and my calves were never slender. (Funny note: My Dad was hiking with my sister and her friends when they were in high school. One of them mentioned "Wow! Your Dad doesn't have calves-he has herds!" Bwhahaha!!!!
I do find motivation in this lady! Her story is inspiring https://www.facebook.com/Fatgirlfedup
I regularly join her monthly DietBet groups. Haven't won any yet but it keeps my mind going the right direction.
I tried NutriSystem last fall and while it's a great program; just didn't work for my lifestyle at the moment but I won't hesitate to recommend it. I went back to the Yoli Better Body System. It's not always easy but when you see success it fuels the motivation.
