Start date: 11/30 Planned end date: 12/11 or 12/12
Starting weight: 184lbs
Intro
Hi I’m Jessss and I struggle with weight. I always have, although I would be only on the “upper” part of normal weight for most of my life. I never liked my body, especially my legs and ankles. Now, after a lot of babies (younger is almost 2) I am officially “obese” and I need to have a hard break to get my insulin resistance back in check and fit in my clothes/space comfortably. I hate having to sit in a chair and take up so much room (more than I have in the past) and my kids end up moving away because there’s not enough space. That’s my major why – to be the person I remember being, not who/what size I am now.
Why
I am doing this because none of my clothes feel good. I don’t like what I see when I look in the mirror. I’ve been healthy and comfortable before (for long stretches of time) but not since I had this last baby and hysterectomy. I want to get in my “permanent body” and stay there, with a strong routine, both diet and exercise.
Long Term and Short Term Goals:
Long term goals for me were to get from BMI Obese to BMI “Normal” I want to be back at 140-150lbs (an easy weight for me, post-menopausal) by March
Short term goals right now are to get to 160-170 weight range by January.
What are some struggles you face or you have faced in the past
** What is your game plan?**
How do I feel right now?
How will I feel once I achieve my goal?
Daily Affirmation
You’re not going to quit this time; you’re not going to give up!
You hottie over there, you’re going to rock this fast and on January 1st, you’re going to look like a hottie! (from the Youtube video LOLOLOL)
Day 1: Picked up after ending meal on Saturday night at 10pm. No food all day Sunday, just black coffee and hot water. Found a new app to track my fast (harder to find a free one than it was a year or so ago when I switched phones!!!) and joined reddit fasting group. Can’t post there yet, though. Downloaded a 21 day fast spiritual journal to help me reflect and pray during my “mealtimes” three times a day. In the past, I haven’t scheduled time to reflect and journal, just pushed through ignoring food. This time, I want to make sure I mark time with these “meals” that help me grow spiritually and mentally. I think that will help me get through days easier and help me stay focused on a multi-faceted goal.
Tempted at all? No. I just stayed out of the kitchen except to grab coffee/water/salt and let my husband run mealtime. This is also a change I’m making; in the past, I’ve powered through being around food but my resolve weakens each time. I’m staying away from food/food prep/fridge/cabinets entirely this time.