I started this sometime late last year. I was unsuccessful. One of the main reasons for such was my later discovered sleep apnea. Second, I admittedly did not change my diet initially to the point where I was eating at a deficit, nor did I do my best to eat clean. Third, I stopped dead in my tracks with exercise. I have recently begun walking in the past few weeks, and plan to throw some more in. So even though I have made several life changes, it is not enough. Today I am planning to go for a run-walk for the first time in at least three years, since a severe workout (foot) injury on January, 2020. I am also recommitting to making more changes with my diet. I need to make this stick, in a way it is life or death.
I have been eating reasonably well for the past few weeks. However if I am being honest with myself, I could do better. Today I also intend to take measurements, some before pictures, so I am completely aware of what I am up against. Exercise has been about 3x a week 3 miles of walking. While this sounds good to some, I am going to set myself to a high standard. I will start the day with some light stretching/yoga, run-walk and finish with some light weight lifting. That is all I believe my body in its current capacity can do. I don’t of course plan to push myself at the same time. I am aiming at first for 5 days of activity.
I think I can make this happen. I see my old nutrionist on base at the end of this month. I have a month to get serious. Or make some of these improvements to what I already doing. I know I can do this and am determined to make a full commitment to weight loss. I have done it too many times before and been successful. I am not planning to track or calorie count. Maybe a brief written food journal. I do plan to eat high protein and low carb, with some potatoes for energy, absorption. I will continue to work with my therapist to find solutions to emotions attached to my eating habits. I will practice positive self-talk and affirmations. I will say to myself, if I lose track of priorities, “Sarah, be the Sexy Beast. You can do this.” I know I need to work smarter not harder. I will do my best to be patient and know this will take some time. I will check in every few weeks to provide an update on this front. And lastly, I will make changes that are permanent, because I am determined to change after all.
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