Reality has hit and I am officially getting back on track, AGAIN. That is with losing weight. I don't want to be that person that lost all this weight only to gain it all back. For the longest time (since end of last year) I was in denial. I saw the number go up on the scale, but in my mind I thought, "oh, that's because of the weight training I've been doing". Well, that would be true if the clothing wasn't getting snug.
A few weeks ago, I pulled out the outfit I am wearing in the picture below:
Not sure if you can tell, but it's a "loose fit". When I tried the same outfit on a couple weeks ago, it was snug around the thigh area. Yeah, so not good! Fast forward to last night - I pulled out a skirt that I loved wearing because it was very "loose fitting". When I put it on last night, it was snug too. I am finally coming to terms and accepting that I have put on weight. I need to do something about it because if I don't, each pound is going to creep up on me and next thing you know, instead of 20 lbs, it will be the original 80 I lost.
You would think with me teaching 5 days a week I would be down the 20+ weight gain. I'm not. The numbers on the scale & the clothing are finally speaking in terms that I am finally accepting and really going to do something about.
I know exactly what I need to do. For example, teaching Zumba 5 days a week - I co-teach with at least 1-3 other women each class. I push myself hard during the songs I lead. My excuse for not "working hard" on the other 1-3 persons' routine is because I am "saving my energy" for my song. The thing is, I know I can work hard all throughout, but I'm being "lazy".
Second, the "eating" part. When I lost the 80 pounds, I completely cut out soda/carbonated drinks from my diet. I ate lots of fruits & veggies. I cut back on the starchy foods. My food portions were controlled. I rarely ate out. I need to get back to doing all these things.
I don't believe people when they say, "I don't know why I've gained all the weight back". You do know. Accept it, move on and do something about it. I for sure am!
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1 comment:
Sinai I always admire your honesty and drive to do something about what you're not pleased with..I've constantly struggled with my weight, up and down and everywhere else..lol..like you say, own it, accept it, and do something about it.. one thing I learned when I was working out so hard..is I wasn't RESTING enough or eating enough..I'm pretty sure you're not getting enough rest and maybe that's why you're struggling a little..cause your workouts are crazy..you're just always awake HAHA..you need rest momma..you're beautiful.
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