Where I am now:
As a retired Marine, it pains me to say that, but there it is. I can't change what happened yesterday, or rather, over a period of years, but I CAN change what I do today and will strive to do tomorrow.
I'm a carb addict, and lost over 50 lbs almost effortlessly a few years ago by following a very strict low-carb program. Unfortunately, when I cheated, I really cheated and the addiction came back with a vengeance, and I ended up gaining back just about everything I'd lost.
Where I want to be: Healthier. Thinner. Kick diabetes to the curb. Be able to look forward to many more years on this earth and watch my grandchildren grow up (first grandbaby on the way!). Be someone my sons wouldn't be embarrassed to be seen with. Feel good about myself. Be buried in my Dress Blues (but not for a while!).
How I'm going to get there: I still want to stick with a low-carb diet, but probably won't go with as strict a regimen as I followed before. I'm going to get off my butt and get more exercise, mainly by walking with a bit of a jog thrown in, and riding my recumbent bike. I've started back up with SparkPeople, and I'm determined to use all the tools available to me to make this happen.
I'm going to chronicle my journey on the road to fitness on this blog, hopefully posting something each day. I'll share my trials, my triumphs, tips and tricks I've found helpful. I'm moving forward, and not looking back. I hope you'll come along for the ride.
~ Marie Anne
I wrote this some time ago when I first created the blog, and a lot has changed. I'm now 62 with two grandchildren, and while I'm a lot more fit, I'm still overweight. I've struggled with various injuries, and was displaced from my home due to Hurricane Florence, and had to live in a hotel with my two dogs for more than 13 months. Now that I'm back in the house and all insurance issues are complete, it's time to get serious about taking care of myself again. I've been doing a lot of walking, and I'm waiting on the VA to schedule consults with various clinics to address some of the ongoing issues with my foot, knee, hip, shoulder, and eyes (the latter due to a concussion from a face-plant into the concrete a couple of months ago). It's not been an easy ride, but it'll take more than that to keep me down.
FIRST - thank you for your service!
ReplyDeleteSecond - I hear you! I am trying to get fit for the 60's - I turned 59 on the 2nd of March so I have one year to do this. I'm a carb addict too!