The only thing that matters now is my mission. Nothing will stand in the way anymore.
I have been wanting to write but by the time I have finished working, then taking my walk... I'm exhausted, I then fall into bed. I usually send my David a good night text around 9 pm... that is 6 pm his time... then I am out like a light.
Because of the menopause, I rarely sleep through the night though but when I wake up I don't usually stay up for more than a minute or two as I am up at 4 am from Monday to Friday. Unfortunately, I can't blog on the bus because of all the bumps... so I usually just listen to music and relax. My lunch time is now being taken up using the bike at work, I want to strengthen my legs so that I can actually bike around Halifax next spring.
So, for the good news, I have now lost 28.2 pounds in eight weeks, that is averaging three and a half pounds per week. I have three weeks left to the contest... I am hoping I don't plateau before then... it means I will have to put out more effort. This also means I probably won't be able to blog as much as I like... the Fall is around the corner, I'll get more on track then.
I guess I've traded one addiction for another... the good thing about exercising is that it tires me out and it is helping me to lose the weight I have SO desired to lose over the years. There are NO more excuses for me, I have none... I am SO focused. I want to be healthy and I want stay that way for the rest of my life.
I remember reading my friend Joy's blog and she wondered what people thought of her when they saw her running... This is Joy's Facebook Fan page, I would love if you took a moment to like her page, she is one of the people who has inspired me to finally get active. I often wonder what people think of me when they see me walking/jogging (truthfully I don't care, I just wonder... I know I'm bettering myself). When I see a bigger person out walking or jogging, I think wow.. good for them... I know the people who know me are very supportive of my getting healthy.
I know I said I would put up before and after pictures in January... it most likely won't be until April... after I visit my David. I don't want him to see me until he sees me face to face. I am already shocking people and it is not even 30 pounds yet... I can imagine what another 40 or pounds off will be like... how shocking that will be.
I cannot explain enough how dedicated I am to continuing on this path of being healthy... I'm so grateful for finally catching the vision... I'm focused and nothing will get me off the path, I am loving how great I feel and I'm incredibly grateful that I can walk as much as I do....
I love hearing the determination in your words. You are taking such great care of yourself. It you give your lovely daughter healthy foods to chose from and set a great example for her to follow, I think she will be healthy too.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see larger people out exercising I think how much harder it is for them than it is for thin people. Yet, they are doing it. I feel impressed by their will to push their bodies.
Thank you Betty... I really am determined.... I have the greatest respect for anyone who exercises... it is not easy but it is most definitely worth it:)
DeleteLaunna, I am also impressed with your determination is an example to all!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Luis... I am shocking myself even... but I am loving it :)
DeleteI don't know what people think of you when they see you walking, but if I saw you, I'd think: "Wow, she's doing awesome". And that's what I really think even when I can't see you! This has summer has taught me nothing is impossible and life is just about making the dreams come true. Don't ever forget that! :)
ReplyDeleteAweeeeee.... thank you SO much Susanna. I totally believe that nothing is impossible... life really is about making dreams come true xox
DeleteWe never know for what we eat. We never know for what we wear. By the time we know, we will be obese, into fashion and so on... it is that we need to have right understanding over these things. Why we eat and why we wear? If we eat wear clothes for the protection of body, does the body require such fancy dress or if we eat for body, does our body needs to be tortured with all junk foods? We need to differentiate between self and the body. And with right understanding we have right things get done!!
ReplyDeleteNIce to know that you are doing great!!
Thank you Sangay, I think it is a good idea to figure out why we eat poorly.. so that we never fo it again ;-)
DeleteMe encanta el post!! MUy inspirador y sobre todo motivador.
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Asombro... muchas gracias Fashion Lover...
DeleteAwe... thank you so much...
I am so happy for you, Launna, and for all your success. I'm cheering you on from here. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy... I appreciate all the encouragement so much ;-)
Deletewoo hoo....cheering for you and your dgt. Keep going. You inspire big time!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nikki... I'm SO determined to succeed and maintain for my life time ;-)
DeleteI see you're back from your break. or did you actually have one.
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Thank you beach bum... I did take a break fro about a week, where I didn't blog or read blogs... I really missed the blogging world though. I am not blogging nearly as much as I used to as I am trying to become as healthy as possible:)
DeleteWow! Every time I read your blog, you always surprise me about your weight loss. That's very impressive, Launna. I'd love to see your before and after pictures, too. Even without the picture, I can almost see you through your description. Will wait for the photos until April.
ReplyDeleteHi Rhodora, I have missed you, so glad to see you have a moment to comment... I know you are a busy lady.
DeleteIf you want, once Christmas arrives, I will email you my before and afters... I just don't want them on the blog until April :)
Hi Launna,
DeleteThat will be a great Christmas present. :-) Will send you an email later.
I hope to be down quite a few more pounds then :)
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