My Weight Loss Progress

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

BACK TO SCHOOL

With the start of the new semester, I find myself anxious and excited to be approaching the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of a new one. My goal is to focus on my studies, while sticking to my weight loss regimen. Yesterday I was in such a lousy mood and my spirits were not lifted much, probably due to the crappy weather we’re having right now. But, I managed to drag myself, and Clevon, on a 2 mile uphill hike up to campus. Halfway up the hill, I felt like, God I’ve been working hard, this should be easier to me now….but it was a reality check that I still have a long way to go.  I had a few friends think that we had become stranded on the side of the road but, I reassured them this was all a part of my new lifestyle and they may see me trudging up the hill on several occasions.  We also had a couple of friends honking the horn and cheering us on because they read my blog and that was hilarious and an energy boost all at the same time.
I watched the show HEAVY on TLC and it was a serious wakeup call. Allowing yourself too many indulgences or putting your health/body second can slowly lead you to become over 400 lbs, before you reach the age of 40. That cannot be me!!!  I have too many great things in store for me to allow myself to continue on a downward spiral. I encourage myself by watching shows like HEAVY and reading other weight loss blogs so I can see exactly what it takes to be a healthy individual.
I don’t have any classes on Tuesdays, so, tomorrow officially starts my kick off and I will see how hard it is to maintain what I have been doing over the winter break. My plan is to eat a big (healthy) breakfast each morning with fiber, pack a small lunch, and pack healthy snacks to keep me from being hungry throughout the day. If I stick to my five small meals a day, I won’t binge when I get home from class.  It’s not going to be easy because I have class, a research project, and work-study. But, I just am going to get organized, get focused, and reach my goal.
Anyone in a similar situation, share with me how you keep it all together.  Thanks again for all your support…..115 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 comments:

  1. Yay!! Packing snacks(healthy ones that is) is the way to go..my purse and desk at work is loaded with snacks!! Oh and random possibly gross sidenote:becareful with high fiber diets or bars and working out if you know what I mean!!! lol It might be best to plan when you eat it to give yourself to, well you know... #harshreality

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  2. you are doing so good Ashley! I am proud

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  3. LOL Flora....I hadn't thought about that but, I needed to!!! Thanks for that reality check!!!

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  4. Ashley you make me feel so bad about eating, a honey bun, a brownie, a bowl of cereal some chips, and a hot pocket when I get home ugh im FAT! But be encouraged, youre doing a great job!

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