Today I'm going to talk about my Weight Loss journey. It has been quite a while since I talked about it. You may remember that I started to go to the gym and get serious about exercise in this post. I was very dedicated to the walking/running goals that I set for myself. I took most of the month of December off due to just being so darn busy. Can I tell you something? I am NOT as YOUNG as I used to be! And just simply working out like I used to did NOT work for me. :( I was quite disappointed as I really do *love* food. Frankly I felt so discouraged. I tried to do Weight Watchers again, but FAILED. (Side note: After my first pregnancy I had a good amount of success doing Weight Watchers. And I've known countless people who have had wonderful success with it.) I prayed a lot about it. I prayed that I would find a weight loss program that worked for me and my busy life. I had lots of thoughts of what was wrong with me now? Surely, I do not have a thyroid issue, but why can't I lose weight? So, I saw a doctor. He put me on a program doing good old fashion CALORIE COUNTING to start with. I drink A LOT of water and I am continuing my exercise routine. Honestly, the hardest part is getting to the gym. I still have to just MAKE time for it. I do enjoy it, but my time constraints are my worst enemy. So, how's it going you ask?
Three weeks in and I'm down 11 pounds.
Not much, but it's a start. And everyone has to start somewhere, right?! I'm happy today because my jeans, the ones that have been snug on me...I can get my hands in the pockets WITH EASE! Sure, I'll be even happier when I'm down a size (or 2!), but for now I'm having a happy hump day!
Did you make any weight loss goals? How are they coming? What strategy has worked for you?
