Since eating a skinny person is not socially acceptable, I figured I'd give this diet/cleanse thing a try that a couple of my sister-in-laws and mother-in-law had some success with. Because I have NO luck with diets, we're just calling this a cleanse...which is really what it is.
Sister One lost 10lbs, Sister Two lost 11.7lbs, and Mother lost 6lbs. IN ONE WEEK.
So, I look at it this way: I've got roughly nine and a half weeks before we move to Alabama. During this cleanse, you have to take a break for three days before you can repeat the process. So that gives me, again, roughly two weeks of "break time" between each week of cleanse. So if I stay the course and follow the cleanse and drink the approved water and club soda, I could potentially lose 70lbs.
Now, I'm not in some fantasy land with the assumption that I WILL lose 70lbs because this cleanse is fool-proof. Because it isn't fool-proof. I slip up, a lot. I have no resolve and constantly give into cravings. The one plus side to this cleanse is that my husband and I are going to suffer through it together. And we've got three wonderful women that have tried, and had success at, with this cleanse. Support systems are a most important part of any diet or cleanse!
In a semi-related topic, we were cleaning out our computer desk and going through things that we can go ahead and pack away. I found a list that I wrote back on June 28, 2012 as to why I wanted to lose weight. These all still apply and I can't believe it's been almost two years since I've written these things down and I have YET TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Well, that's about to change. Starting tomorrow, we are free.
WHY I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT
1. So I can be around for my kids and husband.
2. For my general health and well-being.
3. To feel confident in and about myself.
4. So that my shoes live a longer life!
5. To prove others wrong.
6. So that I can buy all those really cute outfits that I pin on Pinterest.
7. So that my knee pains will lessen.
8. So that my body will become stronger and more dependable.
9. For bragging rights. :)
10. To run or bike without becoming winded after one minute in.
11. So that I can dance and actually look decent.
12. So that I don't get sweat rashes.
13. To be a great role model for my kids and others (mostly my kids).
14. To help me smile more.
15. To help demolish negative thoughts.
16. To have pretty knees.
17. To test myself.
18. So that I can confidently participate in a marathon.
19. To avoid surgery of any sort.
20. So that I'm not embarrassed to hop in a kayak or go to the lake.
21. To make my family proud.
22. So hopefully my legs won't rub together as much.
23. To help focus myself on the positive while still being realistic.
24. To love myself!
25. So that I can run around with the dogs.
26. To catch paper blowing away on a windy day.
27. So that my car doesn't drop down so much when I climb into it.
28. So that ache and blemishes clear up.
Mental health is most important when starting a diet. I'm not in a great spot right now, but I'm better than I used to be. I am determined to shed some weight before we are seriously packing up and moving to Alabama. Not only will weight loss help with being able to quickly and efficiently run around, packing the moving truck, it will also help me to feel more confident and more comfortable when I see my family for the first time in years. When I see friends from high school or run into old boyfriends. Those are the things that help motivate me.
So, if you see me slipping or read about something on Facebook, don't be afraid to message me or post on my wall to help encourage me and remind me of the reasons I am doing this in the first place!
Thanks!
-Erin
