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After many failed attempts, I am extraordinarily hopeful about my new plans for health and success. My life has been a tumbling surplus of downward falls this year, and I really want to right that wrong. I am trying to be a better person all around, not just in the case of my health. Actually, I am working hard to shape myself into the person I want to be, and my fitness and well-being play a huge part in that, but this also includes my feelings about my academics, my social life, and how I choose to spend my free time. With my senior prom less than five months away now, my graduation less than six, and college nearing nine months away, I want to take the big step to change.
I have many plans for this process. All of these things are going to be apart what I will call my "Salubrious Aspiration," which is actually just a fancy way of saying "Healthy (New Year's) Resolution." I am holding off starting until after the New Year, but I am not doing this to procrastinate. I am actually already heavily involving myself in this aspect, and letting that be the starting point actually gives me much, much time to plan.
I have a growing collection consisting of recipes/snack guides, workout routines, and many inspiring things to throw on what will hopefully be my makeshift "Inspiration Board." I plan to start my new routine of eating right/calorie counting/working out whenever my new semester starts (which is around roughly January 20th); this way, as I turn over a new leaf into new classes, it will feel as though my entire routine has been reset entirely, and I won't be as inclined to revert back to my old ways.
My workout routine previously was an anticlimactic and repetitive process; I would simply do one of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred videos for 20 minutes a day every day. Not that this was not a worthy process--I definitely ~felt the burn~ and it was effective upon my body (I noticed subtle changes)--however, the routine quickly became boring and something I dreaded entirely. This time, although I would still be willing to include Jillian in my routines, I want to go about doing varieties of routines. Again, I am using my time to stockpile different routine sets that I am hopeful will be hopeful/beneficial to me. Also, I plan to incorporate far more running/jogging/walking into my days.
I am unsure exactly what entails for my diet. I previously simply counted calories and attempted to let that be my indicator. "Sure, self, go ahead and have that 1500 calorie burger for lunch, but after your 400 calorie breakfast, this will probably be the last thing you are allowed to eat all day!" Naturally, this lead to bouts of hunger and, unavoidably, failure. This time, I plan to pick lower-calorie choices that are also all around healthier for me--lower sodium, less sugar, less fats--and am thinking about incorporating certain methods, such as always having smoothies for breakfast, etc.
I will continue to plan, stockpile workout routines, save recipes, create my inspiration board, and cross my fingers that I have the guts to really REALLY stick it out this time. If you have any tips/suggestions, feel free to leave them in a comment. Links to inspirational pinterest boards are also very much appreciated!
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332.2 lb
Lost so far: 0 lb.
Still to go: 182.2 lb.
Diet followed N/A.
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gaining 0.1 lb a week
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