Weight loss update

So, I think it is about time I post an update on this battle called weight loss. So far, I am about three months in, and I have lost ten pounds. Not a miracle amount, but hopefully slow and steady will have me winning this race.

What have I been doing? It all started with eating better. As you all know from my previous weight loss post, I started working with a nutritionist. And for the most part I follow the rules she and I have created. I am human after all, and every now and then being a little naughty is ok. We talk a ton about how to be “normal”. By that I simply mean how to live a balanced life when it comes to food. Most of the time I eat healthy. Most of the time I make a better choice. When you live your life that way, going to West Seattle with your friends, and having a bit of a burger won’t derail the whole show.

On top of this, I decided to start exercising. Now I had already been walking at work on my breaks (shout out to all those with a 9-5), but I was steadfastly ignoring my need to actually work out. The job I had keeps me planted firmly in a chair in front of dual screens and doesn’t leave much room for getting in movement. Each walk at work was just about a mile.

But let’s be real about why I didn’t want to work out. I was TERRIFIED. A month ago, and I wouldn’t have admitted that. But honestly, I was scared. I was worried about hurting myself, worried about how a big girl like me would look while working out. Thought it would hurt. But mostly, I think I was afraid to succeed. That was the biggest cheese to swallow. When I really stopped to think, I was afraid of the change I was making. I was so used to feeling bad about myself, and always being the “fat girl”. And now I had an opportunity to make a difference for myself.

When I was faced with that, I didn’t know how to react. Sure, I wanted all these things, wanted to be slimmer, healthier, stronger. But I didn’t know how to deal with that.

So on a Friday night I just said “Eff that noise!” and I went for a run.

Here is what happened:

I RAN

Bahahahahaha

That is it. No lighting struck me from the sky. No epic music played. I just ran. Then I walked. And ran…..and walked.

I feel like an idiot saying this, but I was amazed at how easy it was. Now don’t get me wrong. I didn’t go out and run a 5k. I made it halfway around my block and stopped due to the wheezing. But all the prep I had done walking at work and eating better really made a difference. From that moment on, I wasn’t scarred any more. I knew I could do this.

So, like Forest, I just kept runnin!

Funny story is, the next day on my run, I totally was attacked by bees. Like had them in my shirt, my hair, everywhere. Freaking yellow jacket monsters stabbing at me like Freddy Kruger.

But I didn’t let it faze me. I have now completed about 7 runs. And it is hard, and it hurts. But the burn is totally worth it when I have energy in the morning, and sleep better at night.

So I think I will keep going. Keep an open mind, and know that I can do this!

You must Bee the best version of yourself you can Bee.

Get it?

Until the next adventure!

Evergreenlady

PS Sorry for the Pun, it really wasn’t good, but I had to try.

PPS Leave a comment below with your favorite place to run.  I would love to see where you guys adventure!