Posted by: josephbroseph on: January 8, 2009
So I’ll be the first to admit I have let myself go. Relationships will do that to a gal. I gained 20 lbs + over the past year, and I can feel my self-esteem going lower everyday. My clothes fit much tighter, my skin much worse, and my confidence plummeting. I feel ashamed, embarrassed, and simply horrible. And I have nothing to blame except myself. So I have decided to do something about it.
I stood in front of 30-something children and two elderly women today detailing the importance of planning, and it just clicked. I need somewhere to detail my commitment, and my journey to a healthier me. Kevin set up this website months ago, and I made various attempts to use it productively with no or little success. I attempted to create a local blog, a blog about a 20-something gay man living in the city, and another that turned into nothing else but a way to fill my celebrity gossip. In fact, I have noticed that majority of time I spend on the internet is unproductive. I stare at a TV screen blankly for three hours every day. This sure isn’t anything to be proud of.
Anywho, I set out the rest of the day thinking about my goals for 2009. There is always the standard new year resolutions – lose weight, work out more, save money, have more fun. But just like I was explaining to Taheir, Robbin, Alexis, and all of the other kids living in Germantown – Goals need to be specific, realistic, and flexible. I added the flexible part for the quitters. My goal is to lose 30 pounds in six months. My start date is tomorrow Jan. 9, 2008, and my goal date will be June 9, 2008.
The Details are as follows:
I will weigh-in once a week. I read in Men’s Health that this is ideal. Weighing weekly encourages.
Low Carb. I have done my research, and this one makes the most sense. This is in fact a lifestyle change, not just a diet.
My goal is to work out 4 days a week, and since it is already Wednesday I will be completing 2 workouts this week.
Weekly photos will be taken. Thanks to my boyfriend, Kevin. I haven’t asked him yet, but he doesn’t have a choice. I’m just kidding. Sorta.
I hope everyone enjoys this blog, and mostly I hope it is beneficial for me. Look out for photos, and my first official weigh-in tomorrow. See Ya Soon Bitches!!!
