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To anyone reading this...Happy New Year! I originally had thoughts of today being my day 1 but instead it is day 75. I am grateful for that, I feel as if the hardest time of the year to not drink is now behind me!
I have struggled with my weight for years and been a chronic yo-yo dieter for a very long time. When I gave up alcohol 75 days ago I also gave myself permission to eat anything and everything. I needed some kind of reward and food works great because I love it so much. Also, I was dealing with plantar fasciitis and out of my usual gym routine for about 6 weeks. I tend to put on a few pounds during the holiday season anyway, this year it's been more than a "few." Maybe the worst part is that I really have had to get my bigger jeans down off the top shelf in my closet.
I got on the scale this morning...I knew it wouldn't be good. I have a certain weight that I feel comfortable at. Not model thin or anything, just healthy. I am officially 15 pounds up from there...UGH! So it's time to get serious about weight loss yet again.
My gym has a 5K race every year on New Year's Day. I had always wondered what kind of a person was feeling good enough on New Year's Day to complete a 5K. Well this year I do! A couple of weeks ago I signed up my whole family. We will be walking, not running...but I think it will be a great thing to get us all in a healthier frame of mind.
Here's to a happy, healthy and sober 2015!
Happy New Year and Happy 75 days days. I have struggled with my weight all my life; I was born overweight. Over the last 4 or 5 years when my drinking was at its worst, I packed an extra 25 pounds on an already overweight frame, all alcoholic bloat. Since I cut back, and eventually stopped drinking, that bloat is gone, and I'm much more active...not brave enough to try a 5K yet ;) but who knows? Good luck w your 5K today. Lori K xx
ReplyDeleteIt was freezing but it was fun. My kids weren't thrilled but I'm glad we did it as a family. Yes, weight is a never ending struggle for me...
DeleteHappy New Year to you as well!
Dear TMSN,
ReplyDeleteWay to go on 75 days!! I feel the dark days behind me too! Family things are so important.
You will lose the weight.
Can you do anything else? Like yoga?
I love my yoga practice!
Peace!!
I actually go to a ton of group fitness classes but not yoga. I've tried it but not recently. I think I should try it again because it would be good for my mind too? It's out of my comfort zone...
DeleteI am in the same boat as you, I have gained weight over Xmas. Plus I'm struggling to stay alcohol free so I don't want to start a diet :( Congrats on day 75!
ReplyDeleteHow did the run go? Putting Down The Glass
It was freezing but good. We mostly walked with a few bursts of jogging mixed in. My daughter was a bit grouchy about the whole thing...lol
DeleteOh I put up weight during this holiday season all right. I barely can fit into my skinny jeans. I figured I will stop eating too much and cut out sweets after the holidays. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too! Yes my skinny jeans are shelved for the moment but I WILL get back into them!
DeleteI'm eating like a beast. I figured either do something soon or explode. I'm skiing in less than three weeks and my salopets trousers won't stay shut. Time for a muzzle for me I think!!! Congrats on day 75!!
ReplyDeletelol...at least you still have your sense of humor!
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