Hello everyone. I'm Lauren Alderman, and I'm completely new to this blogging thing, so bear with me as I get used to it.
A year ago, April 17th, 2009, I decided that it was time to take charge of my life and lose weight. I weighed about 235 pounds and consistently made unhealthy eating choices. Over the past year, I cut out sodas, made healthy eating choices, and incorporated daily exercise into my life. I started out walking, which has now evolved into running. I also heard about Jillian Michaels and her videos, and began using them consistently in my workouts. Throughout all this, I've lost a total of 120 pounds, (give or take a few pounds depending on what I ate the days before) putting me between 115-120 lbs. and about 16% body fat.
I'm at where I want to be. I've fought and won the battle. Now I'm fighting the war. I'm going to keep on "walking".
The questions are, how do I maintain this weight and body image? That's my struggle. I like where I am. How do I stay motivated to continue exercising for the rest of my life? How much is too much? How often am I allowed a treat? How many calories should that treat be?
(Just a note, I run about 30 minutes a day, and then do a Jillian video, or go to my personal trainer- all in all, i exercise about an hour everyday, and eat about 2000 calories.) On the weekends, I tend to splurge and eat a little more.)
Example: Friday-sweet treat
Saturday- fast food
Sunday- out to eat, sweet treat
I'll never know the answers to these questions unless I do a little experimenting, and this blog is a place for me to record these experiments and gain advice from you all. I appreciate any and all feedback, as I begin this new phase of my journey.
In the meantime, have a healthy day! I'll blog a little bit later about the specifics of what today has involved.
How inspiring! I have struggled with weight my entire life and this year also started making healthier decisions and work out daily. My husband has also picked up on healthier habbits and we r trying to keep each other motivated. My biggest struggle is keeping it all off! Good luck to u, I look forward to following ur blog!
ReplyDeleteHey Laura! Thanks for the comment and support! I'd love to be able to follow your blog, but it says yours is restricted. Would you mind sending me the link?
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ReplyDeleteI saw your post on Jen's blog. I am new to blogging too. NOT new to the weight loss struggle. Your wt. loss is amazing! I am trying to make healthy changes, the loss is slow, but hopefully, it will be IT this time.
I'll be the first and follow you :)
You can see me at Feeling Good Inside and Out ajslevine@blogspot.com
Laurie
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ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteI am pumped that you have joined my blog! Also, I am pumped that I have another great blog to read!!! 120 pounds!?!?! That's AMAZING! You should be so proud of yourself. How tall are you? My heaviest weight was 220. I am now down to 165, but I know that I want to be a tiny bit smaller. I am 5'8, by the way...anyways...glad you're on here! Side note... you're from NC...maybe we can chat over coffee sometime...I'm from SC!
Lauren, I have yet to get into blogging personally, Im more of a follower! However I will def think of starting one, I'll let you know when I do : )
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