Sorry I haven't been maintaining a DAILY update on the blog, I was doing well with that for a while...but maybe it'll now be a sort of bi-daily thing...or something...
Anyway, things are still FULLY on track and infact I am AHEAD of schedule to hit my target of 17.5 stone for my 25th Birthday on July 19th (Hence the name Challenge 25...smart huh?)
Someone mentioned today that they never thought someone like me would become obsessed with exercise and healthy living (Before I go any further, even though I'd say I was obsessed...I'm obsessed with doing it correctly, I'm not being stupid...I'm eating right and exercising a healthy amount :) )
But yeah...I think I've realised, this is actually the ONLY way to succeed with a large weight loss goal...obsession...
You see all these inspirational videos on youtube, you can watch the biggest loser and other weight loss programs and one thing is clearly evident with those who are successful...they've made it a LARGE chunk of their lives. They've dedicated probably about 75% of their livelihood to diet and exercise...
I really think this is the key. I think obsession and addiction is THE key to success...and you might think that's a little harsh - but - is it not obsession and addiction which LED to the large weight gain in the first place? Addiction to high calorie, fatty, unhealthy foods? obsessed with lazyness, convenience and comfort activities?
To REALLY succeed, you need to FLIP all that on its head...I think this is why this time what I'm doing is truly working wonders for me. I've succeeded once in the past, but im literally a couple of pounds away from breaking even the lowest weight I reached on that attempt with ZERO signs of faltering and increasing motivation every single day...
Currently getting very excited for summer with a new awesome body, awesome clothes I'm gonna buy and generally the COMPLETE transformation :D
I totally agree with you. I was so addicted over summer, and it felt amazing, especially when my clothes started getting big on me and I could fit the clothes I wore when I was 15 again! Not like silly addicted as you have pointed out, but it became a huge part of my life.
ReplyDeleteI currently exercise for a few hours at a time every couple days... When I don't, I feel so lousy. I should be heading back to the gym properly next week though!! Hurrah!