But in all seriousness..
I'm taking it slow and steady at first, focusing mainly on the good healthy guidelines set forth by Weight Watchers. I will be tracking, running, drinking 6+ glasses of water, eating more fruits & veggies, eating more protein, choosing whole grains and taking a multi-vitamin. I am not making weekly goals at this point other than to consistently track, make healthy choices and eat smaller portions.
I have a tendency to focus on too much at once and I just end up stopping everything at once because it gets too overwhelming. I need to start with the basics and add a little at a time when I start to get the hang of things.
I mentioned before the things that I'm going to start with. I can't quite running because of my streak (and my love for it), but I am going to focus more on what I eat than on strength training right now. I think that will help with seeing success on the scale before I start working on toning.
I'm tired of starting over. I'm tired of not seeing success. I know that I can do this, but that's the thing.. I have to actual do it. I have to put in the work in order to see the results and I'm just not putting my all into it because it's too easy to be lazy and to give into temptation. I'm done trying to make this work, I'm ready to just do it already.
Starting weight: 183.2
Height: 5'9"
Healthy weight range: 125.3-169.3
Goal weight: 160
Healthy BMI range: 18.5-25
Current BMI: 27.8
Current body fat %: 29.4%
Starting measurements as of 5/1/14
Bust- 40
Waist- 34
Hips- 44
L thigh- 23.5
R thigh- 23.5
L arm- 12.25
R arm- 12.75
Starting pictures as of 5/1/14
Front
R arm- 12.75
Starting pictures as of 5/1/14
Front
Side
Side
Back
I'm going to put my all into it. I want to be able to stop starting over. I want to reach my goal. I know I can and I truly don't know what's been preventing me. I am a self saboteur, but at what point do I allow myself to just let it happen without sabotaging myself or going to one extreme or the other. I can sit here and make excuses or I can get up and make it happen.
Tracy, I know you aren't where you want to be but honestly as an unbiased outsider, you look awesome! Your arms and legs are lean and your stomach is flat.. you are such a testament to what strength training and running can do! Good luck on this new beginning for your WLJ and I look forward to your progress :)
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Thank you so much Hope! That means a lot. I can tell a huge difference not just in my body but in my mind too and I think that has made the biggest difference in this journey. I appreciate the compliment!
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