Sorry it's been so long since I have written a new post, but boy I have been busy! It's a good thing actually, because I used to be so sedentary and lazy and now all I want to do is get up and do something! Even after working all day, and a gym workout, I feel super restless if I don't fill my time with something. It's kinda weird, but amazing to have all this energy now.
Speaking of working out, I've been going to the gym at least 3 days a week and have been shooting for 4 days a week as of late. It's crazy to know that in the past, I dreaded even thinking about working out. I would avoid it like the plague, because it was hard. I would start and 3-4 minutes in I would quit because I was huffing, puffing, and sweating profusely. I wouldn't go back the next day, because the first one was so hard and I knew I wouldn't be able to do it again. Now, I can get through a whole hour of working out and I feel so good afterwards. Sure, I still huff, puff, and sweat, but now it feels good and I feel proud of myself for accomplishing another session. Last week, I even had to increase my speed on the treadmill and the intensity on the bike because it was too easy! If you are wanting to get started on a workout routine and you know how or to get started, just start small and work your way up slowly. I started with just 30 minutes on the treadmill (only going 2.0 mph), then I tried the elliptical machine. I got on that devil and started and go off that hellish beast within one minute. Now, I'm up to a 15 minute warm up at 3 mph on the treadmill, 30 minutes of circuit training, and 20-30 minutes on the recumbent bike, where I can go almost 6 miles! Everyone has so start somewhere! Just know that it gets easier and you can do more as you go along.
As far as the eating part goes, I have been doing really good! I have basically cut out all bad carbs, like bread, pasta, rice and starchy veggies. I admit I have had some cravings, and I did have one well toasted slice of gluten-free, low-carb bread this weekend while I was in Houston, but it's no where near where I used to be before. I still can't each much at all, and the strange looks from wait staff at restaurants are getting a little annoying, but I'm glad I am where I am now. Where before I felt I could never get enough to eat, I feel like now I just get a taste and I'm perfectly satisfied. It still blows my mind, and I'm not sure how long it will take to get used to, but it's kinda amazing!
Overall, I still wouldn't change a thing. If I had to go back and do it all again, I totally would!
Start Weight: 451 lbs.
Weight at Surgery 12/10/13: 428 lbs.
Current Weight: 370 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 81 lbs.
(soon I will put inches lost on here, but I haven't measured yet!)
Current Mood: Excited
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