Sunday, March 06, 2011

Fifty by Thirty

I always thought it would be fun to do a "Thirty before Thirty" list. You know, thirty things to do before I turned thirty. But when I started thinking about it, I realized that there was something I wanted (and needed) so much more. So...I have embarked on a journey. I'm going for FIFTY before thirty.

Fifty pounds that is. As I entered my twenties, it became clear that I couldn't eat whatever I wanted anymore. Although I buckled down for awhile, it's been very easy to make excuses the past few years. First it was, "I can gain a few pounds. I'll get pregnant and it won't matter." Then it was, "Poor me. I can't have a baby. But I can have a cupcake." And after that it was, "Give me some food. I'm pregnant!" While the pounds actually came off easily after Max arrived, they piled back on faster than I even noticed.

So, I figured the time for excuses is over. I need to take care of this business now, for the sake of my health, my self esteem, and definitely for the sake of my closet and my clothing budget. I need to get back in those clothes!

I began the year by cutting out sodas and trying to eat better, but in an effort to really kick it up I have joined Weight Watchers. So far I LOVE it...I'll write more about it in the future.

Why am I writing about it here? Well, mostly for accountability. I'm not going to lie. It's March, which means I have put off writing this post for over two months. It's not exactly a girl's idea of a good day to share all of this with people. Have you noticed that I don't exactly load a ton of pictures of myself on here? Yup. Now I will know that people (at least a few) know what I'm doing, and I'll know they are watching to see if I succeed. Not that you will all mock me if I don't, but it definitely gives me motivation!

So...here I go! I am currently 9 pounds in, which means I have 41 to go! I am not looking at this as a sprint. It's definitely a marathon, but I'm determined to succeed. I'll keep you posted...

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4 comments:

Katie said...

First of all, you look fabulous. I'm super proud of you for losing 9 pounds already though. Wow! I want to hear more about this Weight Watchers business. I may be jumping on that band wagon soon! :)

Libby said...

I'm right there with you friend!! You can do this and I'll be Weight Watcher-ing right there with ya:)

Mark & Kristin Walker said...

I agree with Katie... You look fabulous... Katie, were you really posting from the hospital at 10:30pm?? impressive! I want to hear about weigh watchers!! we can hold each other accountable if you want... my goal is 30 pounds by 30! I have lost 5.... it is sooo hard!!

destiny said...

AMANDA!! I'm so proud of you for writing this post (and for losing 9 pounds!) I am in the middle of the same struggle!! I joined WW online back before i had my surgery and lost 9 pounds and then I started making all these excuses...recovery, sickness, needing comfort food, Valentines Day...
I am GOING to start counting points tomorrow! Thanks for motivating me!! If you discover any cool tips or recipes send them my way!
And good luck!