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I’ve had it. Up to here and then some.
Like far too many people in the US today, I eat badly and don’t exercise enough. And, like far too many people in the US, I’m overweight as a result.
This is not something I’ve always struggled with; it’s relatively new (the past four years or so), and all the more annoying for that. I know better. I have had better habits. I’d like to blame genetics, but I really can’t. I got myself into this, and, frankly, I’m sick of it. I’m getting myself out.
Of course, I’ve been telling myself that for the last six months or so, with no result. So this time, I’m pushing my own buttons. I actually signed up for a gym membership and some sessions with a personal trainer to jump start me. I know it will drive me insane if I’m paying for it and not using it, so hopefully that will help keep me on track.
It’s ok—I can see the look of disbelief on your face from here. No, I don’t really think that “I paid for it” is going to be enough motivation. I have a better motivation: for all that I talk about TBs, what I really, really want to buy is a pony. I’m short enough that I would fit a large pony just fine, if I were at a normal, healthy weight.
Only fifty pounds or so between me and that “if”, and six or seven months to make it. That’s doable, as long as I stay serious about this.
We’ll see. The only one who can make this happen is me. Let’s find out just how fed up (ha ha) I really am.
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Comments
When I had a gym membership, years ago, the thought of paying for it DID make me go. I’m jealous that you have a personal trainer, though. I am amazed that I’ve managed to shed almost 10 pounds just by improving my diet, though. Do you realize just how much stuff on restaurant menus is fried? My wake up call wasn’t my weight, but the doctor threatening to put me on drugs if I didn’t lower my cholesterol. Good luck!
On Sep 23, 2008, GreyHorseMatters said:
Don’t beat yourself up about this. We’ve all been there. If you want to do it you will, it’s as simple as that. You have the motivation and the timing couldn’t be better. With winter coming you will have plenty of time to exercise and eat right(except for Thanksgiving and Christmas).So good luck to you, you know you can do this.