My Countdown to Skinny...

Almost a year ago, Layne and I started this blog for reasons that now I can't remember. I decided today to resurrect it to journal my weight loss journey. I have to say, that I'm discouraged. Frustrated. Angry. And really, really sad. I have never struggled with weight. Never. I was always that girl everyone hated. You know the one. I ate whatever I wanted. Did nothing even remotely physical and somehow, I stayed thin. Yeah, I was her. Sadly, now I'm not. Now I'm the girl who cries when she looks in the mirror or steps on the scale. The one who stays in bed and eats cheesecake cause she's so depressed by the fact that nothing seems to work, so I self sabotage and make it even worse. It's a horrible, horrible cycle. And everyone is full of advice. Unfortunately, everyone's body is different so what works for one sometimes does the exact opposite for others.

In November of 2011, I decided to get an IUD. Now, I'm not blaming my weight gain on that. I've had a lot of other things going on too, that I'm positive contributed, but I've had a lot of weird symptoms that after doing some research, I'm personally contributing to the IUD. One of which, of course, is weight gain. Followed by constant bloating, horrible cravings, migraines, depression, pain in the breasts, and elevated blood pressure. So tomorrow, at noon, I'm having that bad boy removed. After that I am going to begin my "COUNTDOWN TO SKINNY". I have until August 17th to get there. Along with my countdown to skinny, I'm hoping to see improvements in my mood, cravings, depression and all around health.


After meeting with the doctor today, he did put me on medicine for my thyroid, as well as, hydrocortisone. Apparently, I'm stressed. Who knew? He also wants me to cut carbs except for unsweet fruits, apples and berries. This is going to be hard for me because I like carbs. A lot. So we'll see how that goes.


The scale today said 156. I took my other measurements and they are as follows: Upper Arms 11 inches, Bust 38 inches, Waist 34 inches, Hips 39 inches, Upper Thigh 22.5 inches, and Calf 13 inches.

So now, it's all out there for the public to see. I'm going to reinvest myself into working out with my trainer at 24 Hour 3 times per week, then do an hour of cardio another 3 hours per week. I'm going to track my eating, and journal it here for everyone to see my gluttonous ways. I'm gonna put it out there right now, I like cheese. No comments on the excessive amounts of cheese will be tolerated. So there it is...Tomorrow my countdown to skinny begins.

Inspirational Thought For The Week...

Listen closely...the only time it's to late to change yourself is when you're dead. Until then, you're simply making excuses. - Author Unknown, well, I'm sure it's known. I'm just to lazy to google it. Now stop being such a baby and get off your rear!!!

Sincerely,

UnRefined :)