As you have read along the way, I have been on the weight loss journey for a while now. Last August, I went low carb and began working out. I felt wonderful! I loved getting up and working out. I loved actually going to the gym and working out. I finally, for the first time in a long time, felt good about myself! And the proof is in this picture (March 2012):
What makes this picture stand out in my mind is that I am actually wearing something that is tighter and I am not trying to hide myself in fabric. Yes, there was a little pudge around the middle, but I was happy!
Now, fast forward until now (or last night to be exact). When I saw the picture that I took with JJ, I seriously wanted to cry. Even though I posted it (mainly because it with my pride and joy - JJ), I really wish I had not put it out there. But since I did, I will share it here as well. This is me now (December 2012):
What the HELL HAPPENED?!?! Well, what happened is I let myself down! I started making excuses! I basically gave up! And not only did I let myself down, I let JJ down as well. Because when I started to fall back into my old ways, I let JJ fall back into bad habits also.
So, thanks to that picture above, my commitment has been renewed. There will be NO more excuses. I need to do this not only for me, but for my son as well! Therefore, Monday morning is the new start!
Yes, I know it is the Christmas season. Yes, I know it will be tough to start this during this time of year. However, I also know that I can not keep yo-yoing like this. I am tired of being tired. I am tired of hiding myself under layers of clothes because I don't want to show my fat. I am just tired of all of it!
Not many people know this, well only five people knew until now, I have actually even thought about having lap band surgery. Thankfully though, my friend Terri gave me some wonderful advice and I decided against.
So, here we are again. We start at the beginning and try to forget the past several months. And I shout at the top of my lungs - "MY COMMITMENT IS RENEWED!!"
Love to you all!
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