You know, maybe I should “officially” start next week. I spent most of yesterday in extreme neck/shoulder/arm pain, which resulted in yogurt for lunch and peanut butter toast for dinner. See, sore neck = nausea = eat only those things which can, er, be easily returned. TMI, I know. But reading about your efforts is helping, and I know we’re all in this for the long term. This isn’t a one-week or two-week deal. So, rather than blog about what I’m NOT doing, I’m going to put my goals out in front, like Misty did: Weight / Clothing Size: I am currently a 16 / 18, depending on the cut, and weigh around 185 lbs. I want to return my healthiest ever, which was size 6 / 121 lbs. But, I will happy if I can get to a size 10 and 135 lbs. I am 5’6” and medium-boned. Physical strength: I want to be able to climb more than one flight of stairs without huffing / puffing / yawning for air and having my heart thudding. I want to be able to do more than 5 sit-ups / crunches without feeling nauseous. I want to be able to carry heavy things. I want to be able to run and to stay on an elliptical machine for more than 10 minutes. General well-being: I want to “fix” the issues with my neck, and my knee, and the toes I cut last year. This may require some surgical intervention, but in the meantime I want to strengthen the related muscles to help myself. Lifestyle: I want to eat regular, healthy meals. Cook more, or get better take-out. Go to bed and get up at reasonable times. Not use sleep to “self-medicate”. Focus on hobbies and interests. Get outside more. Find balance and reduce stress. Whew. NOW I’m tired.
Posted on Friday, 8 October 2010
