I have always been clear that I would be honest with you on this blog. One of the points of writing this blog is to hold myself accountable to not only me, but to those who read this blog. Having said that, I need to explain the title of this post.
As of this morning, I weight 216.5lbs. Those who know me well, will understand when I say I take this number as a personal disappointment. I never wanted to see 215 again, but here I am, above it. This is what happens when you fall off the running/exercise routine.
There are many reasons as to how this has happened. My various injuries have really kept me from being as active as I have been. The truth though is I have been eating more, and not eating well. Because I am an emotional eater, you can guess I am eating because I am either stressed, unhappy, or both. These days I am both.
I won't go into the reasons as to why I am in this bad place. I will say I am working towards gaining control of the situation, and am hopeful to get back to a better place emotionally. In the meantime I went to the gym today and biked for 20 minutes, and worked out on the elliptical for 10 minutes. I felt pretty good afterwards.
So now I need to focus on my diet. I have not lost the good habits, I just need to be aware of the bad habits I have fallen into.
While I won't weigh myself every week, I am determined to get back to a weight I am happy with in the next few months. Ideally I would like to be around 200lbs or less. So there is my goal.
Charlie
3 comments:
Charlie, I've known you, in this funny interwebby way, for a few years now, and I've come to see you as a strong, resilient man. Whatever it is that's happening in your life right now, I know you'll get through it, and you will learn from it. Meanwhile, I'll be cheering for you.
Thanks Sandra!!!
Hang in there, Charlie. Who ever said the weight loss battle was easy? After all it is called a "battle" because it required a down right, angry fight. I'm rooting for you - and will say a little prayer that your pain will go away. Have you ever tried anti-inflamitory drugs? Joe takes one for his bone spurs - it is a mild arthritic drug - and works wonders. He wouldn't have lost a pound without it.
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