Even though I did not make it to Nashville yesterday for some tax-free shopping I did try to find some back to school clothes in BG. I am not one to shop in little increments throughout the year. I like to buy a whole lot of clothes at once and that does it for me. Well, I usually plan to buy new clothes right before school starts. I guess that is a result of always loving to go clothes shopping as a kid, and since I still get to go back to school every year, I still find enjoyment from starting the new school year off stylin' in some new clothes. Yesterday, as I was trying on clothes, I became totally depressed at how huge I had become. Why does it take those monstrous mirrors in the dressing rooms of stores to make you come to the realization that you are fat? I ended up not getting anything, left the mall feeling like a huge blimp, and felt sorry for myself for a few hours. I knew I had to make a change!
When I first got married I was in great shape, felt very comfortable about myself, and was a size 4! Those days are definitely gone. I have managed to gain about 10 pounds a year which equals a grand total of a whopping 40 lbs. heavier than I was four years ago. I did have a brief episode last year where I lost 20 lbs, but I gained it right back plus even more. That is absolutely pathetic and yesterday I drew the line. I will not allow myself to get any bigger. I am making a conscious effort to get back to a healthy body. Bryan and I went to the store and bought healthy foods yesterday afternoon and we are both running. By the way, even though I weigh more than I ever have in my life, I was able to run a mile Friday evening with almost no problem. I am hoping that as I increase the distance I can continue to say that. I am hoping that I can get back to walking everyday too. I love to walk and the only reason I stopped was because I didn't have the time. I have got to make the time! Hopefully, I can take my shopping for clothes blues and turn them into something productive for my life.
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Hey there....don't we all feel your pain at some time or another? Whether we are size 4 or 14, there's always going to be something in our lives that we are working on changing. There are some great recipes out there for eating healthy. I don't know if you knew, but I found out last year that I have "high" cholesterol. That stopped me in my tracks! I am too young for this! But I decided that I was worth taking the extra time and money to buy the good foods and take care of myself, just like you are definately worth the extra time and effort! You are one of the most driven people that I know and you will succeed with this! Let me know if you need any recipes - I have plenty! :)
PS-I did get my cholesterol back to a "normal" range, but it took a lot of work! And it continues daily... But I think about how much more God can use me if I take care of where He dwells rather than me having a stroke at 30! Take care and I'll be praying for you!
I understand completely Stephanie! I was a size 4 until I graduated college and have gained more weight than I care to admit since I started grad school. I just got busy and didn't work out and ate out way more than I should. I'm doing better about eating healthy now although exercise is still a struggle (the gym is across town and it's 100 degrees outside). So, I wish you luck! I know you can do it!
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