I'll be honest, I'm tired. I'm tired of being tired. Tired of being overweight. Tired of not being as healthy as I should be. Tired of not having any endurance. Etc. Etc. Etc.....
I've learned that my issues aren't just middle age, nor is it just long-term effects of a life struggle with severe asthma and all the medicines and steroids that I've lived my life on, nor is it life as a mom of a child with chronic health problems that cause me to live sleep deprived. It's the combination of all these things that work against me and my health goals, along with potentially a thyroid issue to top it all off. Does this mean I just give up and no longer strive to get healthier and stronger, no longer try to lose weight, no longer work at making better choices when it comes to food and exercise? Of course not. It does mean, however that I need to pick myself up by the boot straps and start all over again.
In my usual fashion, I'm spending a bit of time really evaluating what I need to do, the best way for me to do it, looking at my options, and writing out my plan. GOALS and the action I need to take to achieve them. I'm really feeling strongly that I should probably go back to Weight Watchers. It's a simple, straight forward program that works, WHEN I FOLLOW IT ;) It takes work on my part; planning, preparing, and executing healthy meals, snacks, and exercise routines. It takes dedication and for me not to lose sight of my goal.
So, what is my goal? In 2015 I want to be on a solid road to health and I want reach my goal weight by New Year's Eve, so that I can head into 2016 without this still hanging over my head. Yes, this is a very lofty goal.... but broken down into small steps and small milestones, it's very achievable.
What are some of the steps I need to take?
1- Get my office cleaned out and organized before the end of this year. I have exactly 2 weeks to accomplish this. Having my space organized will give me a calming environment to erase some of the stress I face each day. I will actually enjoy getting daily exercise in this space, if it's kept clean and cheerful. Keeping the clutter out of there will also allow me to not only plan things like weekly menus and the girls lesson plans, but it will also help me to have the time to execute those plans without having the distractions of clearing this old clutter out of the way any longer.
2- Sign up for Weight Watchers once again. I'm hoping they run a "Free Registration" sale before the first of the year, so I'm kind of holding off on this particular step for a bit and waiting patiently :) I plan on doing the program online rather than meetings right now. Winter in the midwest along with children at home, can combine to make it difficult to commit to weekly meetings. If I begin to fail at attending meetings, I find it easy to just give up on the entire program. Online doesn't have the same exact accountability as a public-private weigh in, but I'm less likely to get discouraged because of missing meetings and actually stick to the program for the long haul.
3- Get a new ActiveLink right away and begin from day one tracking all my sleep and activity. It's a great way to challenge myself and to also keep me on track.
4- PLAN! Plan weekly menus. Plan my exercise routine along with a regular time to workout on a daily basis. Plan housework. Plan lessons for the girls for the next semester. Plan my Bible Study, Prayer, and Devotion time daily. Plan family time. Plan time with friends.
5- Set goals and milestones. Small milestones. Reward myself (non-food of course) for reaching each one. Take selfies to record any loses that may not be showing on the scale, so that I can see the small achievements and be encouraged to continue on.
6- Determine myself to stick with my plans :) Keep my sight set on my goal. Remind myself that God is in control and my number one priority is to bring Him glory through all of this. And, have faith that He will be right alongside of me each step of the way, encouraging me to the finishing line.
Jeremiah 29:11
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