Weight Loss Is Hard.
I know the title of this post is fairly simple, and contains a fact that most people - women, especially - have known for centuries, but as I admitted earlier? I have never had to do it before, not actively. I mean sure, I’ve lost weight, and gained it. Who hasn’t? I’ve never dieted though, or ‘exercised’ regularly.
When I was younger, I rode horses twice a day and lived on a property that spanned hundreds of acres. We had farm animals, and things always needed to be done; any puppy fat that I might have gained when I moved into my thirteenth year - and became a woman; remind me to tell you all about that - never had a chance.
Gone are the taut, trim and terrific days of my youth. Long gone.
So, I’ve been trying out this weight loss thing. And let me tell you, as of right now? Not working. Not even a little bit. Well, I mean, the exercise specifically. I might have lost weight, I don’t know. But the exercise just IS NOT happening. It’s difficult to motivate myself to go out and get all hot and sweaty for no good reason.
No reason other than health, that is, and really? Totally not important.
Moving along. You may have picked up on the fact that I don’t know if I’ve lost weight or not. That would be because I don’t actually own a set of scales. I KNOW. I am totally kicking ass at this weight loss thing, really. All I need to do now is actually exercise, and maybe - just maybe - stop inhaling boxes of Maltesers.
June 10th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Inhaling boxes isn’t good for you, and cardboard does not taste that good. However the content of said boxes is a different matter, though I would still recommend eating over inhaling. ;)
June 11th, 2008 at 2:42 am
*snickers* the rate they get eaten its like she is inhaling.
*laughs loud* Joking sweetie. As I have said before you’re doing fine.
:)
June 11th, 2008 at 10:56 am
@Worlock Ha! Yeah, that cardboard is hell on the tastebuds. ;)
@Mum Well, you know. I’m doing alright. I don’t know whether I actually want to lose weight to feel better about myself, or whether just taking the steps to do it is enough. I already feel a bit better.
As an aside, water really isn’t that bad. And, contrary to what I believed, it isn’t poisonous.
Who would’ve thought?
June 11th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Weight loss? Really? You look slim in your photo!
I’m on the weight loss train… healthy eating & exercise. I used to be totally against exercise, but once I got some good music on my iPod I found I totally love interval run/walking. (building up to full running).
You can do it! Exercise is the best, because it tones & tightens :D lol
June 11th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I gained a fair bit of weight since I had my photo taken last. At the moment, I weigh 75kg - my goal weight is 60kg. At the moment though, I just want to lose 5kg by the end of the month.
I admire your dedication, actually, Bronnie. I saw your tweet about you running; I hope I end up like that. I actually do really enjoy running, but not in the cold, or the wind, and at the moment, it’s winter.. brr.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. =)
June 14th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
You need to lose weight?
I think you look great, even while inhaling boxes of Maltesers.
@ “days of my youth”
What are you? 21 going on 55? =)