Well hello!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since I last blogged! I had promised to write more, but ya know, life happens.
Anyhoo, this blog has been redirected to focus on my weight loss journey. I'm very nervous, incredibly scared, very embarrassed. But I know I have a lot of support behind me. Doing this will help me stay accountable, let me vent, celebrate my accomplishments. It's far from easy, though. If you're reading this, I do appreciate your support.
So first off, my starting weight in this journey is....*deep Breath* (oh it makes my stomach hurt) 170lbs. AHHHHHH!!!!! I don't think I've told ANYONE what my weight is. It hurts me. Makes me want to cry. Makes me want to go hide under a table. Why?! I dunno. I guess b/c I used to be so in control of it, and now it's SO out of control. But there it is. I'll post my measurements soon too, as I want to see what the losses are every month.
I plan to join weight watchers tomorrow. It's been over 2 years since I last did weight watchers, and I think the new program will get me back on track with portions and keeping track of everything. I'll start with the meetings, but my time is very limited so I hope to go back to the online tracking, and blogging here with it.
So there we are. Last night I began my cardio routine again since we have access to a gym at our apartment. I ran 1.28 miles in 20 minutes. My average time was like 15:20/mile. Not too shabby. I didn't feel as bogged down as I thought and the treadmill felt good on my joints. Dax and I will go walking in a bit. It'll be close to a 3 mile walk. Being I won't be running on the concrete, I'm pretty sure I can get through a 3 mile walk ok. We'll see what happens.
I'll also be blogging a food journal here too. ARGH! lol It'll take me getting used to this, to not be overwhelmed by it.
So there we are. The first post of this. If you have any advice, words of encouragement, of course I'm always open and ready to listen. Support will be the main motivator for me.
Hugs and love.
Mindi
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3 comments:
Melinda...you are so brave! I am not ready to publicly share my current weight either! you are not alone. This gives ME incentive to also get in shape! since my surgery i gained a lot of weight that needs to go!
Thank you Katie! It's VERRRRY hard for me to do this, but I know I NEED to! Thank you! Perhaps we can help each other from afar! I lost a lot of weight after Dax, but then once I stopped breastfeeding it quickly came back on. Time to GET IT OFF!
So I'm not sharing my weight- i *might* share when I've reached my goal, but i'm only 2 weeks in. Not on WW this go around- my hubby and I are doing Medifast. Since the 2nd I've lost 10 lbs, and I weigh in tomorrow. When I did last do WW I lost a total of 60lbs, so it can be done, as you well know.
Congrats on blogging about your journey- it is a hard and very courageous thing to do, and I look forward to reading and sharing in all your joy!
We can help each other stay away from the cupcakes this weekend!
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