I'm excited about this Dietbet for Blogilates! This will be the jumpstart & the stake in the ground I need to finally start getting serious about my health!
Weightloss has always been elusive in my life. Mostly, because I am not very good at keeping track of my life. For instance, the thought of counting calories makes my head hurt. I've never been a math whiz, so constantly making the process of eating a math problem is not my idea of a sustainable habit. Also, I blame (sarcastically, of course) my parents for giving me this insatiable desire for instant gratification. This, probably obviously, seems to be linked to my difficulty sticking to long-term goals (food or not related). There were too many ice creams, treats, barbies, and fun times-without-waiting in my childhood that I give all the credit to my nagging inability to stick to a plan and see it through.
That is until I met Sarah Wilson. There has only been one method that I've tried that has really helped me to think more consciously about eating; quitting sugar. Sarah Wilson's book "I Quit Sugar" is a life changer, for me at least. Everyone has their "thing" and this one just happened to stick with me. My coworker shared Sarah Wilson's story with me, and how it helped her to address some of her own health problems. I figured, if she can do it - I can do it. I lost 7lbs in 2 weeks just from cutting out all the sugar in my life. To be completely fair, I was eating (large) handfuls of Skittles and Starburts every single day, drinking sodas with lunch, and stuffing every kind of sugary baked good into my mouth as humanly possible. It really helped me see how my body reacts to food in a really powerful way. Then, the holidays came and unfortunately sugar was apart of my life again.
Today, I have given myself some leeway in terms of sugar. I allow myself a treat here and there, but I will never go back to my old self. I will never eat candy everyday again. I will always THINK before I eat. It's because I finally feel BETTER. I feel light, clear, and energetic (every day except Mondays - still trying to figure that one out).
My goal in this challenge/dietbet is to realize my goal of being 130lbs again. I want to look dreamy in my wedding dress, with toned arms and a toned back. I am currently at 136, so I feel like I can reach this goal if I stick to it. I just need some inspiration and people to hold me accountable.
Thanks for reading!
Caitlin