So glad y’all like the magazine subscription giveaway! It’s open for the entire month so feel free to enter until the end of January. I’m thinking about doing little giveaways of items I like every month this year. Nothing gigantic and crazy but just fun little things. Giving is always fun.
Today I want to talk a little bit about something I used to talk a lot about: weight.
Current Weight
My current weight is 215.
Like a cliche, I weighed in yesterday on Jan. 1. I really didn’t know what the number was and didn’t really care to know before that. My weight has not been something I thought a lot about last year.
Remember when I weighed under 200 lbs back in March? That didn’t stick. I gained 15 pounds in the second half of 2013.
Thoughts On Weight
I’m not surprised by my weight nor am I really all that upset about it. Did I regain weight? Yes. Did I go back over 200 lbs? Yes. Is it okay? Yes.
Last year was a tough year for me in a lot of ways, many of which I didn’t talk about on the blog. I went through multiple breakups. I lost my job. I didn’t get paid for freelance work. I lost the house I was buying the week of closing. I moved. It was one thing after another after another in a string of things that made weight loss seem very unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
In the midst of all that I didn’t focus on my weight. I ate and drank and just lived the best I could as I struggled to keep up with the changes. I went out too much and ate out way too much and didn’t focus on my health, so the weight gain is not a surprise.
Plans for Weight Loss
Last year I wasn’t in a place where I could focus on either weight loss or blogging. Now I’m in a place where I can do both. (Anyone want to throw confetti for this party? )’
Now that my life is a bit more stable and I do want to lose weight. I liked being under 200 lbs and think I would like being even lighter. It also goes along with my goal to be more balanced in the new year. Weighing so much is a sign that I’m way out of balance with what I should be.
To start
- I’ve made a gym pact and am hitting the gym
- I’m eating healthier and cooking at home instead of eating out
- I’m taking vitamins and supplements to get the nutrients I need
- I’m not drinking alcohol of any kind
Not eating out and not drinking will go a long way toward making weight loss happen. I know that was the main reason I gained weight last year (along with a lot of stress, haha).
So that’s my general plan. The boring move more, eat less and better. I know it works since it’s worked in the past.
What’s your healthy living/weight loss plan for the new year?
Wow, I’m sorry 2013 was SO incredibly rough! I know there’s no way I’d have been able to focus on my weight through all that. I love that you have a very concrete plan for how you’re going to address the weight gain now that you can. It sounds very manageable!! And hey, move more eat less/better might be “boring”, but I would take boring over unsustainable or unhealthy any day! As someone once told me, boring goals are attainable ones. That’s the best kind!
It’s cool, it was definitely a growth year and a learning experience if nothing else. I’m working hard on getting a settled, boring routine life now so I think once that happens the weight loss thing will just fall into place. :)
I hear ya, sister! I had some major events happen in my life too that made it very difficult to focus on my health. But those things are in the past and I am more free to work on being a better me.
Good luck!
I’m glad both of our rough times have past and we are now at the point where we can work on being better versions of ourselves! This is going to be a great year for both of us! :)
I will throw confetti shaped like water-bottles, since you aren’t drinking alcohol of any kind ;)
Best kind of confetti!! :)
I too will throw confetti go Mary you can do it…… Have an awesome 2014 and give that cute Juju a big cuddle for me .
Will do! She’s a big baby and will appreciate the cuddles. :)
I gave up the scale, but I can tell I’m not where I want to be because of how my clothes are fitting. My goal in 2014 is to get back into my clothes that don’t fit anymore comfortably and have boundless energy again!
Confetti party! 2014 is ours! :)
I’m so sorry for your horrible year! I hope 2014 brings amazing things for you. My resolutions are to NOT do any crazy diets this year. I’ve been dieting for probably half of my 32 years and I’m just fatter than ever, so clearly that’s not working. I am going to eat more fruits and vegetables and move more.
Excellent plan! Crazy diets rarely work out in the long term but fruits and veggies are always a good idea. :)
It’s good to know that even when times were rough and things were looking grim that you were still able to make it through, hold your head up high and are here to celebrate a new year! 15 pounds of weight with everything that you went through isn’t that bad. You are going to knock this year out of the ballpark and we will all be here to celebrate with you when you do!
My goal for the new year is to get moving. I am looking forward to finishing my C25K program when the weather gets better and trying to find fun new ways to work out when I can. I’ve already lost almost 60 pounds, closer to my goal than ever and I would really like to have a strong year this time!
True, making it through is a good thing!
Enjoy C25K! I know a lot of people love that program and doing 5ks really is fun. Happy new year to you! :)
Consider confetti being thrown! Glad you have made it to this place Mary so you can move forward with good things in store. You’re a sweetie and I am looking forward to following along.
I’m glad you’re thinking positively! My resolution (which I think you saw on my blog) is to do a triathlon, which will mean learning to swim in a pool (I can swim but not for distance) I’m hoping to use this so I have a lower impact workout for my body!
I plan on losing my other half of my weight ( about 90 lbs) and OWNING2014!
Put 2013 behind you and expect amazing things from 2014. I’m doing the same lol :)
Wow! You had a really tough year. Good that you can put it behind you and start fresh for the New Year. Last year, I resolved to quit dieting (only eat unprocessed foods) and exercise more. On days I couldn’t get to the gym, I did your basic sit-ups, jumping jacks etc. in my living room. I tried to make each day better than the day before. It didn’t always work out but each day is a new day. Well, I managed to lose 14 lbs lady year. Way short of my goal but it’s the first time in I can’t remember when I didn’t have a holiday “gain”. I’m turning 50 in April, so really stressing about the weight. I would like to be under 200 lbs, which is obtainable if I stay focused! Love your blog and you encourage me in many ways! Here’s to a great Year for all of us!
I feel you sister…2013 was a mega tough year for me too…bad breakup, part time work causing money anxiety, stress about grad school etc, and sadly most of it seems like it will be continuing in 2014, for me at least. But hopefully by the end of 2014 I’ll be feeling more balanced about it, at the very least! Looking forward to reading about your successes in the new year:)
I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years now, and I just wanted to tell you how happy I am for you. I know that last year had to be rough, but your posts over the last couple of months have been so upbeat. There’s an energy coming through in your writing that hasn’t been there in a long, long time. I’m glad you’re getting your happy back. Cheers to a great year, girl!
Oh wow, Shannon, thank you! Hearing this made me feel really, really good and excited about all that is coming in 2014. Thank you for reading and sticking around even through the times that weren’t so great. I appreciate you!
You’re very welcome, friend. It’s my pleasure. Thank YOU for sharing your wisdom so graciously. It’s hard to fall down when there are lots of eyes watching you, but there’s power in getting back up and showing us all what you got! Rock 2014…you deserve a great year. <3