So I hate to say it but about the time we started getting smart with our finances, I really let my health go. There's no real reason for that (except maybe I can't handle focusing on too many things?? haha who knows).
So yesterday I went to a weight management/health doctor and he checked out my latest bloodwork and we did a weigh-in and ran my BMI and all that jazz. The numbers were scary. My entire life I've always been 5-10lbs over my ideal weight but I learned to love my body. In college I even shed those pounds but my work-out/eating regime was unsustainable and so I ended up back where I had always been. No biggie.
...Then I got married.
So, yeah. It's been horrendous for the past few years and I think I've finally hit my breaking point. And I think I really truly am ready because I've actually said it out loud to a few people and now I'm posting it here. You know you feel the pressure when you've told people and you know they're going to watch and scrutinize you from afar haha. Plus I have this doctor I'm meeting with regularly that'll hold me accountable. It costs about 10 dollars out of pocket a visit which initially I was annoyed about and thought about scrapping the whole thing. But really, that 10 bucks is worth if it keeps me accountable and helps me achieve my weight loss goals. So yeah, wish me luck!
I really need to get back to the financial posts!! Too many off topic things for a financial blogging site!! :P
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Non Financial Goals
February 4th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
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So I was a bit cocky and lazy about my weight post-baby, assuming it would level out on its own. Well, the last 10 lbs. of THAT just won't go away with my usual laissez-faire attitude, and let me note that right before I got pregnant I was more like 15 lbs. above ideal instead of the usual 5 to 10. So I'm currently 23-28 lbs. above my ideal and 18 above where I would still be pretty pleased with myself. (Isn't it kind of sad and funny that we can always pinpoint those numbers about ourselves, when we would never quibble over stuff like that looking at someone else??)
But anyway, yeah. I've been thinking if I don't start making progress soon, I may have to do some kind of cleanse/diet thing to kickstart real weight loss. Probably not till spring--it's too hard to diet & exercise in Minnesota in the winter when all you want is warm fatty starchy comfort food and to snuggle under blankets!
February 5th, 2011 at 01:02 am 1296867770
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I decided to make 2011 my year of fitness. Right now I'm focused on increasing my running mileage until I have a total route of 5 miles. I'll also be adding some other goals - toning and yoga - as the year progresses. The key for me is to really focus.
Good luck with your journey!
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