Just a little update…

I feel that I had a fairly decent week. I really didn’t eat bad and I did work out 3 days this week. My sister and I played tennis last night and it was quite a work out! I will just say this though—we are not good! But hey, all that matters is that we are burning calories and having fun! So–if anyone has tennis pointers for beginners–shoot them my way!

I think my biggest struggle with dieting right now is making myself bring food to work. It is hard trying to plan lunch and having to cook it/pack it the night before. I guess it is not really HARD—just more that I am LAZY!

I also know that if I do not take my workout clothes with me to work each morning, I then have to go home to change and I am REAL good at finding other things to do rather than go to the gym! Even things that aren’t fun–like laundry and cleaning. I have go to push myself a little harder.

 Well, I guess that is enough blogging for now–back to work!

I’ve been away—but I am back.

I have had a pretty crazy couple of months. I joined this site, then forgot all about it. I have not done as well as I had hoped since I first got motivated to lose weight again…I would diet for a few days, exercise a little, then eat bad with my friends when we went out. I have just been following the same pattern and it has to stop! I just did a full body detox for 7 days–I lost 8 pounds and I feel great! I am very proud of myself for sticking with it. I can HONESTLY say that in those 7 days, I did not cheat…not even ONCE! That is very unusual for me! At this point, I am just trying to watch what I eat and work out at the gym. I am going to attempt to read Dr. Beck’s book again (I didn’t get very far the last time!). But…I am going to do this!

 Last week, at the gym, I got on the treadmill and MADE myself stick with my original 15 minute time, but then, I pushed myself to go 10 more, then 5 more! So—at the end of my workout, I had run for 15 minutes (which I used to do all the time when I was in shape, so I am suprised I lasted that long!) and powerwalked for 15 minutes. There is nothing better than the feeling of achieving something you push yourself toward. My mom, sister, and co-worker are also beginning their own fitness goals! It also feels good to know that I am motivating the people around me. My sister and I are also looking to take up tennis as a hobby/sport/workout. I think it will be fun, challenging, and a great way to get in shape! We are going tonight to buy the “beginning tennis gear.” I am excited.

 I really hope I am able to stick with it this time…I am tired of being out of shape and unhealthy!

Hello…

My name is Sarah. I am 20 years old. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember caring about it. I have lost weight over the years with diet and exercise, but I always manage to gain it back. I was reading the Oprah magazine last night while getting a pedicure and there was an article about Judith Beck’s new book: The Beck Diet Solution. I was very encouraged by the woman’s article and decided to purchase the book and try it for myself. I just started reading it today. I found this website for blogs and thought that maybe having the encouragement from fellow dieters and being able to read other dieting stories might actually help motivate me this time. I am setting realistic goals for myself and trying to do this the right way. I am in need of someone to keep me accountable and I am definitely willing to do that for someone else!