One of my attributes or downfalls (depends on the circumstances I guess) is that I tend to tell it like it is. Most of the time I try not to be rude about it, but of course I lose my tact occasionally. Those tactless moments are usually accompanied by anger. Since I'm at my angriest when I'm hungry, and this blog for the next few weeks is going to be about dieting, we are going with an overall title of no sugar added...also I'm funny when I'm hungry.
I do not think I am great. I know all of my faults. I've expressed in the past my feelings about my body and my health in addition to many other issues I have with myself. This year my whole family is planning a beach trip, and I don't want to be miserable and embarrassed the whole time I'm there. I am the largest I have ever been, and it's causing a lot of anxiety in my life every single day. I know what my mood will be and what my attitude will cause if I go down there unhappy.
I always tend to take the bull by the horns this time of year when it comes to my life. Well, this year is no different, but now it's specifically my physical health which is directly connected to my mental health . With that being said, welcome to part 1 of my journey.
I am starting a very structured diet regimen that should change my eating habits. I'm not going to immediately tell y'all what that diet plan is, because I want to give it a chance first. Just know that I am a picky eater, and I have a lot of people praying for my success. Last night, Noah brought home what I am referring to as "The Last Supper," In the form of Wendy's chicky nuggets (seriously my diet is like a small child's diet). To be honest, I had already started watching what I was eating, and the food made me a little sick. Good to know what that feels like, because it will make me want to avoid that feeling in the future.
I am going to use this blog as a sort of accountability tool. I find that if I am accountable to someone other than myself, I tend to do better. I have tried a lot of things. Truthfully, a lot of things work short-term. Getting back into shape after I had my girls was fairly easy in my 20s. Getting into shape after having Lincoln at 31 was a little harder. I actually did a lot better when we were all quarantined for those few months bc I was able to slow down, make a good store list, cook healthy, not eat on the go, and work out regularly. I dropped 50 lbs during that time period. Let's face it...that lifestyle was boring and I much prefer my busy-ness to it. I have to find something that conforms to my busy life. I am hopeful that this structured, easy-prep diet is it.
So far, my favorite comment as I start this diet has been
"I feel like you need to make a fifty first dates video for Noah and the kids so they remember you love them and it’s not you talking it’s the hunger." -Jennifer Dent
^^she ain't wrong! Lol. Y'all prepare yourselves for hangry Stacey. She's angry, but she's funny!
Day 1:
"Let water be the first thing that touches your lips"
Not an issue. I mostly drink water anyway. I just need to increase my intake.
Weigh yourself today, and once a week after that.
I will....But...I don't wanna. I might share the number when it's in the rear view mirror, but for now I'm keeping it to myself.
Measure your waist.
Yikes...that ball bag is there for reference...that's the size of my waist...I am incredibly embarrassed, but I feel like in order for this to work, I need to be.
Take a before picture.
This is extremely hard for me. Obviously, I want to be behind the camera more often than not. Full disclosure: I picked the best pic..
Okay, y'all. Here we go. I am feeling pretty vulnerable right now, but if you're reading this, stay with me. Your encouragement helps and your prayers are always desired.
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." -1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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