Hi Everyone,
Today is the 9th day for me using medifast. I had a interesting wake up call on 6-29 where I actually had to see myself through anothers eyes (a doctor). Its the first time in a long time that I didn't like what I saw. I have the same story as everyone else. I have always struggeled with weight but it never really slowed me down. Fortunatly I have a fanatasic family and have a had nothing but success in my career and I have always been driven to get to where I need to go.
At any rate with this wake up call I had to do some serious soul searching and strip down everything I know so I can get healthy. For me that means stripping down the hair, the makeup, the clothes. I have to forget all of those things that make me feel good and get into a strict routine - start building some habits and leave all of these things behind for now. For most of my life I have worked out but I always dabbled. This time I made a promise to myself that I would do some type of activity every single day. No more MWF and take the weekends off. I want to be healthy and fit not just skinny. I am motivated by endurance training more than strength training so I tend to do things like Swim, Run, Bike...
I started my every day routine on 7/4. Each day I have either been in the pool doing laps or out by the river doing a trail. I know at some point I may feel burnt out but I think I am at the point when that happens I will find something else to do.
Over the past few days I have poured over endless posts and although it makes me sad that so many people struggle with the same things I do it is reassuring to know there is support out here.
Heres to a great week, month and year.
JO
