Dear 244 lb. me,
It's been a while since you've heard from me. I've been comfortable.......comfortable in my "new skin".......comfortable in my much smaller clothes.........so comfortable that I found myself off the "healthy lifestyle" wagon for a few months.
This morning I had a wake-up call. I happened across a video........a video of me.....speaking about how much my life has changed since I left you, my 244 lb. self. (Click here to watch the video) It was just what I needed to hear to help me jump back on the wagon of a healthy lifestyle. It reminded me how far I've come and everything I did to say farwell to you.
Since I've been so comfortable off the wagon, I've forgotten the important things that helped me lose you. This comfort has also caused a few pounds to come back. (8 lb. to be exact).
1.) I quit exercising. I got so busy that I pushed aside the best stress reliever and healthy living tool I have ever had. The entire family is jumping back on the "Crossfit" wagon on Monday and I've never looked so forward to being in "pain" as I am now. It will feel great to "feel the burn" again.
2.) Sugar & Bad carbs! Sugar and bad carbs found their way back into my life over the holidays and they haven't wanted to leave since. I am going to have to kick both of them to the curb again and start logging my food into My Fitness Pal again.
3) 40/30/30--Speaking of My Fitness Pal, I need to get back to the right diet & eating "clean again..... 40% carb (Good carbs.....no more bread or sweets), 30% protein, and 30% fat and minimal processed food.
3.) Water! I have been slacking on my water intake......Instead I've found myself drinking sweet tea (well....I've been somewhat good and gone half sweet, half unsweet) and an occassional soda (yikes). I've been drinking water but not the recommended amount and I can tell a huge difference thanks to the extra water weight.
4.) Cut back on the wine.... Yikes! I guess you could say I've been taking this article to heart (Read article "A Glass of Red Wine is Equivalent to an Hour at the Gym"). But, I doubt that several glasses of wine equal several hours at the gym.
5.) Morning & Before Bed Devotion & Quiet Time: This one is the most important and I have gotten out of the habit lately, using "busy" as my excuse. When I take some time for morning devotion before my crazy day begins and again when it comes to a close, it really helps me stay focused and on track. It helps me remember that I can do all things when I remember to focus on God and all he does for us.
So 244 lb. self, the next time you hear from me, I am hopeful that I will be 8+ pounds lighter and back on the wagon of healthy living and remembering.........Everything 4:13!
