Energy

In response to an earlier post, someone asked about my energy level since I started on this weight loss program. As you would expect, my energy level has definitely increased.

When I first started with Lifestyle Weight Management, my energy level was actually in the pits because my body was adjusting to the low-calorie diet.

But as my body adjusted to the diet and the pounds began to melt off, I found that my energy was boosted—maybe because I felt so much lighter. Before, when  I got home from work I would collapse on the couch and I wouldn’t move until it was time for bed–I was that exhausted. Sometimes, I wouldn’t even eat or would end up eating junk because I didn’t have the energy to get up and prepare dinner. Now, not only am I preparing dinner, I am also going to the gym or running around the lake at least three times a week for an hour or more.

In all my thoughts about what this diet would mean, I never thought about the zest it would add to my life. Now, this new pep in my step is one of the changes that I am most grateful for.

 

Z

Back from Denver and Shopping!!!

Hey ya’ll, I’m back from Denver–whew! That was a trip–in the literal and figurative sense.

I can definitely conquer the world in this new sexy dress

First off, let me admit to screwing up on my diet while I was away—-my schedule was just too crazy: tight deadlines, long days that blended into each other, missed meals and barely palatable dinners at 1 a.m. Still, I tried to stick to the low-calorie requirements as much as possible and I did hit the gym a few days.

Ok, confession’s over, now on to the good stuff: my clothes are seriously baggy!!! I  mean falling off my behind baggy, so much so, that I had to do a quick mini shopping spree to get some suits for my trip. There is nothing like a bit of retail therapy to energize and motivate you when you’re in the midst of a weight loss program. It’s the perfect reward (since you can’t down a slice of cake or pint of ice cream) to celebrate an achievement so hard-won and hard-fought. I mean, I can actually fit into a medium top—a medium top!!! Do you know how long it’s been since that was possible?

Man, I’m so proud of myself–for the first time in a long time. I never really thought I would hang in there, but I did. And I believe that is a testament to others that living a healthy lifestyle is possible, even if it means taking baby steps. I can’t wait to finally be released from the program and to test this newfound confidence and commitment to exercise and nutrition in “the real world.”

Anyways, enough about me, what’s going on with you ladies–and gents? What are your stories?

Yes. I have a waist and I'm not afraid to show it.