Crashing off the Wagon

I say crashed because that is exactly what happened. Over a year ago I had taken back my life, and was on the road to reaching my weightloss and fitness goal. I had joined Weight Watchers and was actively in the gym 3 times a week along with fitness at home. I was eating very well and feeling GREAT. In 6 months I was in the best shape I had been since having my 2 kids. Then it slowly went downhill. My last year of Nursing started and the stress of personal life was too much to handle and I began to eat, and not work out as often. Then I began to feel guilty for my actions and regret and then one day I woke up and I realized I had forgotten to take care of what matters the most. I put school, kids, others before me and let go of my only outlet of stress and anxiety (working out). I forgot to care about “me”. Today I admit I have gained back 10lbs and gained 2 inches on my hips and 1 inch on my tummy and 1 inch on my thighs. I had began to binge eat and even though I do still eat fairly healthy there are moments when the chips seem better then the baby carrots or when the chicken wings are looking mighty tasty for me to turn down. I switched and used food as my outlet and in the end it has caused more issues then solving anything.

I have been saying since January that I am going to change my lifestyle and 3 months later almost I have not changed much. However I am happy to say, today I have made some small changes towards my lifestyle changes. I have worked out tonight and made sure I got my food groups in my diet and I didn’t binge eat.

I admit I am a control freak and have to have things a certain way, working out and being healthy makes me feel comfortable, feel balanced in life and I enjoy the way I feel. These days I feel out of control, and extremely overwhelmed and was soon ready to turn my back on the wagon I was not feeling like me.

I care about my health, making sure I will live a great, healthy, long life for my kids, and for myself. In just over a year I will be getting married and I do want to make sure I am in my best shape ever so when I put on my wedding gown, I can not only feel great, but look great and be healthy.

My goal is that now that I have admitted this to myself and shared my story I will be able to turn everything around yet again and be 100% back on track. I’ll be posting updates when I can…I am excited for this journey and know that anything is possible and that I will reach my goal. It’ll just take one step at a time, one weigh in at a time and one choice at a time with my life.

Watch for future postings…..

Dr. Phil says that in order to keep weight off, you need to change your patterns. Follow these five steps to create a strategy for your weight loss goal.

1. Program yourself for success: Set a very specific goal.

• Remember that losing weight requires a change in thought and behavior, so set goals for your emotions and weight.
• Don’t just set vague goals like, “I want to lose some weight.” Be specific: How much weight do you want to lose? How do you want to feel? Close your eyes and visualize yourself after you’ve reached those goals. Use this visualization to feel commitment and inner strength.

2. Get a plan.

• Work out a detailed strategy because willpower doesn’t work! To lose weight and keep it off, you must have a strategy.
• Plan ahead: Get rid of your expandable clothes, stay away from fast food, and keep healthy food in your pantry.

3. Identify small, measurable steps.

• Implement steps that will fit your lifestyle, not somebody else’s.
• Be sure to move toward a positive goal, not just away from being fat. Every step you take will bring you closer to being who you want to be.

4. Create a healthy, realistic timeline.

• Where will you be in a month? Six months? A year? Fit your goals to your calendar, and stick to it.
• Don’t expect to see huge results overnight; take the time to change your lifestyle, and you’ll change your weight.

5. Create meaningful monitoring and accountability.

• If you know you have to report your progress to someone, you’ll be more likely to stick with your plan.
• “Go public” with somebody you trust. Find support when you need it, and celebrate your victories!

Dr. Phil says that in order to keep weight off, you need to change your patterns. Follow these five steps to create a strategy for your weight loss goal.

information from the Dr.Phil website