01/12/2010 17:50
Setting Reasonable Goals in 2010
I am so excited about 2010. It's been a long time coming, but I can see the finish line in the not to distant future. It seemed sooooo far away when I joined ExP back in the fall of 2008. I was 190+ lbs and quickly on my way to the 200 mark. Super tired, out of shape, and totally depressed and embarrassed at my appearance.
But I began to do something about it. Some weight came off, went back on and came off again. Speed bumps! I began to get back on track at the beginning of 2009 and then I became pregnant with baby #4.
I was careful to take care of myself and not gain too much weight. That became super important when I found out I had gestational diabetes. The realization that if I did not loose weight and get healthy I would end up with Type II diabetes was a huge wake up call.
So, I am no longer dieting per say but rather modifying my lifestyle. I no longer eat out more than once a week. I switched to diet soda. I'm careful about my bad carb intake and the balance between protein and carbs. I am drinking more water. I'm making sure to get up and move everyday. When it isn't cold here I can grab the stroller and get to walking!
I am now setting reasonable goals. Change one bad thing about my lifestyle a month. Setting mini weight goals. (15 lbs by July) I know I can reach that. If I pass it, then yay! I have no doubt that it is going to come off and stay off. I got a taste of what it would be like to have to watch EVERYTHING I eat and have to stick my fingers several times a day and take meds. That is no way to live life! And, the effect that diabetes has on your body is flat out scary! To think your life actually depends on the choices you make and that that Kit kat could kill you if you werent' careful is just too much for me! Not to mention almost impossible to maintain while taking care of 4 kids!
So, I will not set myself up for failure. I will set goals I can reach. I will be healthy for myself and for my family. I'm excited about what the future holds!
~K