So I've fallen off the wagon again, *sigh*, and I'm trying to get back on.
The interesting thing about this time, though, is that almost all the weight I put back on went straight to my belly.
I'm an apple shape anyway and insulin resistant (but not diabetic, thank God), so this definitely doesn't help. The last time I lost a significant amount of weight, I started at 275 pounds and was wearing a size twenty in jeans/pants, and a 22 in shirts. I dropped to a size 14 pants, and a size 16 shirt.
Well, since I've put the weight back on and I'm right back where I started weightwise, I am now a 16 in pants and a 20 in shirts - which means it went all to my midsection! I've done really good this week - been to the gym four times already and eating well. I need tips, advice and suggestions on how to get rid of this barrel around my midsection! Right now, I'm focused on cardio at least four times a week, 35 - 40 minutes a day, but I'll probably add in strength training once I drop at least ten pounds, and increase the duration of my cardio.
My biggest motivation "issue" is having a bad day at work and skipping the gym, having a drink, and eating crap. I'm sure alcohol is one of the reasons why all my weight is in my midsection, so I am definitely cutting down on the drinking. If anyone has tips on how to stay motivated, too, they would definitely be appreciated!
Thanks for your support!