Changing My Thought Patterns

 The only thing that matters now is my mission.  Nothing will stand in the way anymore. 

Yesterday was weigh in day and I was excited to get on the scale, I know odd to say the least... In the past I have avoided the scale as if it was the plague.  However; this time it is so different, I am more committed than I have ever been in the past, mainly because I have put eating healthy and exercising together.  I know it is possible to lose weight by one or the other but when I put the two together I am seeing real results.  This week I ramped up my walking by doing longer stretches, one day I walked for an hour to get to my doctors appointment and then I walked home... another day I walked 6 miles throughout the day and on two of the walks I included sprints that really got my heart rate up.  Mostly I just pushed myself to go up hills at a very steady pace and I chose routes that challenged me.

I think back to six weeks ago and how I had avoided walking anywhere, I took the bus whenever I could or I would take a taxi... I didn't have money for a taxi but I spent the money anyhow...The only cabs I take now are for when I get groceries as there is no way to actually carry the food home. The great thing now is that I don't just grab a bus to get somewhere either, I will walk as often as I can now... I still buy a bus pass as I need to get back and forth to work each day, unfortunately walking both ways is not an option for me as it is a great distance away. However; I don't use having the bus pass as an excuse not to walk, I find I think less and less about using it when I need to get somewhere.  I love how I have changed my thoughts when it comes to exercise and let me tell you I feel awesome.

So, Friday morning was rainy, I got to work early and dropped all my stuff off at my desk... I walked down to the scale and hopped on... I didn't look down immediately, I knew I had done the work to lose weight but I also knew that it doesn't always show up on the scale, sometimes it is just in how your clothing feels on you... After about 10-15 seconds I looked down and I was so thrilled to see that I had lost 4 pounds, that is awesome for me... I am six weeks into this lifestyle change, I turned 50 this week and I still lost 4 pounds in one week.  For everyone who says it is harder, you are right, it is harder, I have to work at more than someone who is in their 20's-30's... I happen to think the work is worth it for the results that have happened... I have now lost 22.8 pounds in six weeks, that leaves me about another 60 pounds I want to lose which I think is quite doable by June of 2014.
It may even happen before than but I am giving myself plenty of time for when I may plateau or gain muscle as I plan to add in some strength training that I think is a necessity when losing weight.  As well, I received a wonderful opportunity from a blogger I spoke about recently, Janice... she sent me a link for some coaches that are going to help me and others prepare to run a 5K.  Am I nervous?  You bet I am... I sprint a little here and there but nothing long term, yet I am going to take this challenge on, I will run a 5K in the next little while... I had planned to run one for the new year but this may happen earlier. 

With my commitment to becoming healthy I see that I am not able to blog each and every day but I could never give up writing as it is one of those things that centers me and helps me to get all my feelings out... I probably just won't be as consistent and that will have to be okay... I am making me a priority right now, which I think each of us needs to do.  If I don't make myself a priority, I will not be good for anyone else.  Also, I haven't written about my David as much but he is always on my mind, we text each other usually daily to keep in contact.  He's on vacation right now but I am certain when he gets home we will chat more regularly and then of course he will be home for Christmas.  I am really looking forward to that, I miss just sitting and talking with him for hours about everything and anything... he knows I am losing the weight as I catch him up each week but I am not going to let him see me until he gets home, I am sure it will be shocking as I can tell the difference myself with it almost being 23 pounds.

After Christmas, I will post a before and after photo in the blog so everyone can see the difference... For the people who have never seen me, other than the head shots I put up here.  I will tell you that I am an hour glass shape (albeit a large hour glass), most of my weight is directly on my hips and thighs.  The first place I lose weight is my face and then my tummy (I really need to firm up there).  The last place I lose weight is my hips.  I didn't start measuring until almost 3 weeks ago so I can only go from there but in 2 weeks I had lost 3 and 1/2 inches from my waist and only 1 inch from my hips... I do find that I am losing off my thighs due to all the walking.  Saying all this, I know that even my hips will have to give up the weight eventually as I don't plan to give up this healthy lifestyle. 

I am grateful for the changes I have made and for the consistent way I am living them... if I can do this, anyone can.... I am now 50 years old, I have travel time to work of anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the buses, connections and walking.  I am a mama to my Valentina and I blog, even if I am not writing every day, I am constantly catching up with everyone's blogs that I follow...  This is doable, it takes a change in your thought patterns, it takes desire and it takes a can do attitude when times are rough...
I cherish my past, I accept my present and I dream for my future

29 comments :

  1. Such a positive post Launna
    Keep fighting the good fight
    You are an inspiration x

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    1. Awe thank you Ruby... you inspire me too... with how you get through each difficult trial you have :)

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  2. Launna, you are an example of a person, thank you for existing!

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    1. Thank you Luis, that is very sweet of you to say ;-)

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  3. Thank yoy Ania, I will certainly take a look at your blog ;-)

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  4. You seem to be going from strength to strength Launna and part of this is changing your thought patterns in general. You're seeing some good weight changes too, so don't give up and keep up the good fight to great health, long life and a positive future. Well done mate.

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    1. Thank you Rum-Punch... I am not giving up... I am going to succeed this time and all times in the future... :)

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  5. I'm glad your changing your life in such a positive way! Walking can also be a social thing, if you invite your friends to join you. ^^

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    1. Thank you Audrey, I would love to invite my friends but I want to just go for a walk when and where I want to and also I want to be able to run a little here and there... my friends may not be up to that yet:)

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  6. Lovely Launna why don't you put some photos with your weight evolution...it would be so amazing to see you change :). I too am on a diet, the Dukan diet, it's fierce but sooo efficient. Good luck lovely Launna :).

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    1. Thank you Unikorna, as you know now, I want to keep the complete change of weight loss until after I see my David at Christmas:)

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  7. I am proud of you. You are adding quality years to your life.

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  8. oh that is good xD I walk with my cat everynight but he walk so slow and i dont sweat lol so i'm not really sure if it helps me lost weight

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    1. Any kind of walking is good Inge... my first walk was slow but I get better everyday. Thank you for your comment ;-)

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  9. yes.!.we can do it...I'm changing my lifestyle to a healthier one bit by bit too...wootwoot...

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    1. Yeah Sayid... we will get healthy together.. WOOT!!!

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  10. Eating healthy and exercising is always good. Looks are the benefits along with good health.

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    1. Thank you Munir... I am loving the exercise and eating healthy.. I am feeling great :)

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  11. Launna, I am so impressed with you!! Excellent weight loss, superb work ethic! I wish I was motivated to exercise as much as you are. I can't wait to see you pics! David will be surprised by your transformation.

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    1. Thank you Betty... believe me I have never been this motivated myself. This time it means so much to me... I'm grateful..

      Oh and surprising David is something I cannot wait to do ;-)

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  12. I love positive posts, if you think positive everything will go in the right way baby <3
    Xxx

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    1. Thank you Carolina, I am pretty positive that I will be losing all this weight... I am on the right road and in the zone :)

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  14. You are so doing the right thing Launna, I love your attitude!

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    1. Thank you Tanya... I am on the right path finally :)

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  15. What a motivating positive post!! You're doing great. I have lost 30 pounds recently through hcg drops and know exactly how you feel. Keep up the good work

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    1. Thank you Pandora, I'm feeling great.. even if I'm a little sore at times... it worth it ;-)

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