A few weeks ago, I finally got fed up with my lifestyle. I was not exercising. I was drinking a lot of carbonated and caffeinated beverages. I was drinking quite a bit of alcohol. I was eating a lot of fatty foods. All of this was really taking a toll on my body. When the sacle got over 200 pounds and was resting at 202, I realized that I needed a change.
So, I bought a mountain bike, the smartest exercising move I have made in a long time. I have tried to get back into running (I ran all four years of high school), but I found that it hurt my knees and it was difficult to get myself motivated to do it. I find biking to be so much easier and more enjoyable. So, now I bike six times a week. I have strated simple and plan over time to vary my workouts and get more complex.
Along with the exercise, I have made other changes. I am now consistently taking a vitamin every day. This sounds so simple, doesn't it? But I could never get myself to consistently take a vitamin each day. I have been eating more fruits and vegetables, and I have been eating out a lot less. I have greatly decreased my consumption of alcohol. All of these changes have resulted in my loss of 4 pounds over the last two weeks. It is a great feeling to not see the scale reach the 200 mark for a week.
I suppose the summer is the right time to try to make this change. Without work, things are much more relaxed and I have the time to start taking care of my body. I am hopeful that with these habits established this summer, it shouldn't be difficult to keep them during a hectic academic year.
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8 years ago
2 comments:
I am very proud of you! Sometimes people can get into a set lifestyle that happens to be very bad for them and worst yet, for the busy boddies, they think there's nothing they can do about it with the 'lack' of time they have to deal with. Otherwise, for some people who do have the time to spare, it can be extremely difficult to find a good exercise they enjoy which doesn't hurt them at the same time either--I wish I could find one! :) Anyway, I think you'll also find that the love of the exercise you're doing will motivate you to make time during the year when your rituals and daily routines do become time exhausting throughout the day. Have fun!
Thank you for the encouragement. It is much appreciated :).
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