05/18/2010 19:51
One day at a time!
So much has happened since the last time I wrote in my online journal. I am currently going thru an amicable divorce; if such a thing exists. I've also have a new love interest in my life! Someone who makes me giggle and smile like a foolish schoolgirl. He met me after my initial weight loss of over 45 lbs. I had more energy and confidence than I've ever had.
Flash forward, 7 mths and my workouts have become inconsistent and bypassed by late night dates/meals. I'm not making excuses just taking ownership of my reality.
He's tall, handsome, fit and maintains a clean/healthy vegetarian lifestyle. I'm learning how to adapt to his ways of eating. We both have corporate jobs which demand long hours at times and dinner ends up taking place too often at 8pm .......ugh. That needs to stop.
I sometimes stop and wonder what he's doing with a short chubby girl like me.....but that's just my own silly insecurities. If anything, it's enough to get me up and moving again. I don't want to be the fat girlfriend. He loves and accepts me as I am; so I know it's just my own silly notions. I've got this far on my own and I need to finish the task I started over a year ago.
For those of you, who are just getting started. I wish you lots of luck. Be patient with your progress and good to yourselves. It took me about a year to lose 50 lbs and I know it will take me about that long to lose the next 50. It's a slow, gradual process; after all we didn't get fat overnight right? Own it, embrace it, and relish the journey.
PS/ Woke up early this morning to workout at the gym. One day at a time.......