So when you notice that someone isn't posting to their blog like they used to, especially about weight loss it is most likely because they fell off the wagon. That is what happened to me. I fell off and I fell hard. I haven't weighed in, I haven't been walking, etc. While I have reasons for doing all this, every reason is just an excuse.
However, I am determined to get back on. I have mentioned in the past I am struggling with finances. Getting paid only once a month is so hard and my husbands unemployment doesn't do much except help pay for gas for the week. We are down to one car as my car broke down and we can't afford to get it fixed. So eating healthy costs money, so I have had to cut way back on buying certain things in the grocery store and just buy the bare necessities like Milk, Bread, Eggs, etc. I can't afford the higher priced fruits and the fish. I stocked up on tuna though! :)
So this makes trying to eat healthy a challenge, but I am trying. One of my very dear friends who I have know since I was 12 or 13 years old is struggling too. She got in touch with me and told me about this website called myfitnesspal.com
One of the most important things in weight loss is writing down everything you put in your mouth, and I was having a hard time with that because I was manually counting my calories and stuff. This web site does that for you and helps look at what exercise does for calories. So I signed up, and if you sign up please add me as your friend. My user name is luigigirl.
I also stopped walking. I have bone spurs in the bottom of my heels on both feet and they are so painful. My ankle feels like it is going to break at any moment. I can barely walk at all, much less go walking at night. I did get a new pair of shoes at a clearance sale at Big 5 ($80 shoes for $19) and because I had NO shoes, I spent the money and got them. They aren't the best shoes, but they do help a little. Hopefully I can get out and walk.
So with that, you have the update as to what is going on. Today is going good so far, diet wise. Hopefully I don't get derailed tonight. It is when I get off work and things are as scheduled that I have problems.
Till next time....
Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't lose the weight, I give myself reasons why I can.
I've been there so many times..watching that wagon pull away without me. The great thing is that you are recognizing it, the causes for it, and can make the right choices. It really is so much more expensive to eat healthy food. I hope things level out for you soon. Keep blogging, I think it will help. I know that posting my weight on my Weigh In page on my blog keeps me accountable. There are gaps where I wasn't weighing in because I knew I didn't want to have to post that number!
ReplyDeleteKeep your head up and we can do this!!
PS We're in the same boat, my car blew up about a year ago and I'm still without one. It's tough with one vehicle, and other financial problems - but when it comes down to it, medical bills would only make it worse. That's part of my motivation to get healthy.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI started Monarch, fell off the wagon and plan to start over NOW. Your blog is really motivating and so is your weight loss progress. Keep up the great work,
Lisa