So, 2+ years ago, this blog actually started out as a weight loss blog. I had reached an all time high weight that no one my height should really ever reach and I was finally ready to do something about it. And for the last two years, six months and six days I have been doing something about it. Writing down what I eat every single day (with a few notable exceptions for vacations and holidays of course.) Doing any number of different diets (you name it, I've tried it.) Doing any number of exercise regimes, from absolutely nothing to marathon training and everything in between.
And finally, two years, six months and six days later, I have finally reached a weight that is deemed "healthy" by BMI standards. Which, after doing the math, means I have lost on average about a pound a MONTH since I started. I think this might qualify me for the slowest loser of all time award or something. But I'm trying to focus on the positive here, which is even though it's been ridiculously slow, I haven't given up. And that I think is the real victory here.
My journey is far from over. And I don't intend for this blog to serve as a weight loss blog. I have a lot more fun talking about my traveling adventures! But for a milestone this big, I felt it worthy of posting. If for nothing more than nostalgic purposes for me, myself and I. I still have a ways to go, so it feels good to celebrate the small (or big!) victories along the way.
In other, less exciting news, I've been in a bit of a funk the last few days. I'm not sure if it's homesickness or post Chilean holiday sadness or loneliness or what, but I've been in less than stellar spirits the last few days. And on top of that, this weekend I felt pretty bad, some kind of stomach bug or something, and well, I don't have a single interesting thing to blog about!
BUT, I've decided that tonight is the end of said funk. Tomorrow, I'm going do whatever it takes to get a better attitude and get back to my general feeling of gratitude at getting to live down here for three months. Granted, that's a lofty goal for a Monday, but I think I'm up to the task! Tonight I'm free to feel blah about living in a hotel room and miss my dog, but tomorrow it'll be time to focus on all of the wonderful things about living here, and the fact that I'll see Petey in 32 short days.
Better posts to come, I promise!
And finally, two years, six months and six days later, I have finally reached a weight that is deemed "healthy" by BMI standards. Which, after doing the math, means I have lost on average about a pound a MONTH since I started. I think this might qualify me for the slowest loser of all time award or something. But I'm trying to focus on the positive here, which is even though it's been ridiculously slow, I haven't given up. And that I think is the real victory here.
My journey is far from over. And I don't intend for this blog to serve as a weight loss blog. I have a lot more fun talking about my traveling adventures! But for a milestone this big, I felt it worthy of posting. If for nothing more than nostalgic purposes for me, myself and I. I still have a ways to go, so it feels good to celebrate the small (or big!) victories along the way.
In other, less exciting news, I've been in a bit of a funk the last few days. I'm not sure if it's homesickness or post Chilean holiday sadness or loneliness or what, but I've been in less than stellar spirits the last few days. And on top of that, this weekend I felt pretty bad, some kind of stomach bug or something, and well, I don't have a single interesting thing to blog about!
BUT, I've decided that tonight is the end of said funk. Tomorrow, I'm going do whatever it takes to get a better attitude and get back to my general feeling of gratitude at getting to live down here for three months. Granted, that's a lofty goal for a Monday, but I think I'm up to the task! Tonight I'm free to feel blah about living in a hotel room and miss my dog, but tomorrow it'll be time to focus on all of the wonderful things about living here, and the fact that I'll see Petey in 32 short days.
Better posts to come, I promise!
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