Filed Under Discouraged moments, goals, motivation | 147 Comments

Thanksgiving, two root canals, three fillings, traveling to Toronto, Vegas and San Diego and finishing my run have all had effects on me: I am now 2 lbs heavier than I was in October, and haven’t exercised for about 2.5 weeks. Hmm….seeing a pattern? I am already sluggish again. I need to remotivate and rejuvenate myself asap!!!

Why is it so easy to slide back to old bad habits of eating and not exercising? I mean, why can’t I just do 20/30 minutes of walking a day, just until I’m ready to kick it up a notch. At least I’ll be getting some exercise…

Ok, that’s it! I cannot end the year heavier than my 125. I was 126.8 this morning. I’m going to sign up for a 5 or a 10K to ease my self into running again, and have a goal to work towards. I think I’ve realized how lazy I am, and how I always need something to work towards because when I don’t - I’m easily persuaded to delude myself into thinking that I can procrastinate some more!

Filed Under goals, motivation | 4086 Comments

Without any further ado, here are my top reasons for wanting to lose weight:

  • I will feel better about myself

Having lost 15 lbs, I already notice a change in the way I feel, the way I react and the way others react to me. It’s definitely more positive. But I still have a bit of a way to go.  I’ve noticed an increase in my self-esteem, and I love that feeling. I’ve missed being okay with myself, and  if I can lose the remaining 15 lbs, I’ll be in seventh heaven. It’s something I definitely want to be able to achieve.

  • I will be able to eventually run a FULL marathon!

13.1 miles was a huge accomplishment - something I wouldnt’ have imagined 5 months ago. But in May, I took the plunge and signed up for the Nike half-marathon. When I started running, I was barely able to run half a mile! My next goal: to be able to run the distance of a full marathon, even if I do it on my own.

  • So I can indulge a little bit of my shallow side:

I know this may seem shallow, but I want to be able to experiment with different styles without always worrying about bursting at the seams, too much cleavage, whether or not an outfit camouflages the rolls of fat on my body. I also want to be able to look into a mirror and go “Hmm.. not too shabby” :)