Inspired by LessOfMe
I've been reading a blog that was recommended to me by a Twitter friend. I decided to read Kim's blog from the very beginning, so that I could follow her journey from the start. It is taking me some time to read it, but I'm almost halfway and really enjoying it.
I am completely inspired by her. I can relate to so many things she writes about how she felt about herself and the people around her when she was overweight. I can relate to how she felt about shopping for clothes at the "fat lady shop" (Donna Claire, where I am more often than not forced to shop). She is a mean machine. From what I've read she loves spinning (WHO loves spinning?!). I don't think I could do spinning, honestly. Riding a bike seems boring to me, but I haven't tried it. I just read her post on Yoga and she said exactly the same thing I said about it: Yoga is not for sissies! Her post mirrored my experience. I had to chuckle.
As I've complained before, I'm not seeing results as I would like to. I saw my friend Sarah the other day (I don't see her often) and she said you could really see a difference, but I really don't feel it. I envy Kim's amazing results. She worked hard for them. Admittedly harder than I am working. She not only eats very well (read: sticks like glue to her Weigh Less plan), but works out till it hurts.
Before I started this journey I firmly believed that exercise was the missing key for me. Let's just say this door has more than one lock (we are South African after all 
). I believe this because I lived with a friend for a while when I was a teenager and I lost a lot of weight and maintained it because we walked to school and back every day. We ate the biggest load of junk and I still lost well. What I didn't take into account is that was half my life ago. I am much older now, I've had two babies…my body is very different from what it was 15 years ago.
I HAVE to start eating correctly. I *need* to. What is going to make this time different? How will we keep it exciting? How will we not get bored with the food? Will it be sustainable? *sigh* So much to worry about. I have to do it though, I'm wasting all my time and energy in the gym if I'm just going to stuff my face later on. Carbs and chocolate are my main downfalls I think.
I really admire this blogger for what she has done in her life. I have been able to do a lot of things, but this is something that I will battle with forever. She has been doing so well and continues to do so. I haven't read her most recent posts since I skip right to the back, but I can see she is still posting, meaning she is still going strong. I want to be just like her 
P.S. Our bond application has been sent in. We will hear on Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday morning.
well done on starting. that is half the battle i reckon. my advice would be to focus on small manageable goals, or the greatness of the task may overwhelm you. i wish i would take my own advice! look forward to following your progress
I follow Kim’s blog and loved reading about her WL journey. I hope you see results soon. Good luck with your bond application.
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I have to agree with alambchop – starting is half the battle. Saw your tweet again early this morning and as always was super impressed. Credit where credit’s due on sticking out the early mornings.
PS: I was a cyclist for 10 years and I struggled to get myself to spinning although the classes are great for cardio and I’ve taken up doing them now to supplement the running. If you find a way to make spinning less boring, I’d be eternally grateful to hear how.
I *have* to exercise and diet at the same time.
Way back when I was younger I was walking to work every morning and I was skinnier than I have ever been in my life and I LOVED it, but I was 20 years younger than I am now, and I spent the last 18 or so years packing the weight on as I got older!