Weighty Wednesday

Oy Vey... do I really want to start a weekly post on weight?  No. Yes. No. Okay.  To say I've had a life long struggle with weight would be true, but since I am only 26, some readers might get annoyed.  To me though, it feels like a long time.  I started being aware of my weight in middle school. 

Today's Weight: 172.4

The highest weight I can remember was in middle school when I weighed in at 180.  That was a  terrifying number to see on the scale.  It actually scared me away from the scale.  I don't have a clue where I was at during High School.  By the end of H.S. I was about where I am now, 170.  Freshman year of college I shrank down to 145--how I wish I would've enjoyed that time instead of being depressed!  July 2009 = marriage!! = 155.  I gained around 15 pounds on the honeymoon, and it never came off.  No, I'm not kidding, I literally gained 15 pounds on the honeymoon, I didn't even know that was possible.

At this point in my life I feel dejected, confused and fed-up.  The only time I have lost weight in my life was in college.  I was depressed, overworked, and would sometimes only sleep 3 hours in a week--not exactly a plan I would like to pick up again.  Clearly, I don't know what works.  I think I eat pretty healthily, but there's always room for improvement.  I could stand to exercise more.  I feel like my lifestyle doesn't match my weight.  I don't deserve a size 16!  (I'm still squeezing into 14, but honestly it is very uncomfortable.  New pants are needed).

 ***Later the same day***

As is typical, I have a new strategy to try.  My idea is to pay myself to exercise, and try to accomplish two goals at once.  Whenever I work out, I will write down what I did and put it in a designated place (maybe a jar).  At the end of a goal period I will pay myself for the workouts.  If I accomplish my goal I will get a bonus.  The money will go into my money market that I have set aside as the "Garage Fund".  I'm thinking $5 per activity and $100 if I reach my stated goal.  I will transfer money at the end of each week.

My Goal: Get into the 160's by my birthday, November 30th.  That could mean losing as little as 3 pounds... but keep in mind that this is the month of Thanksgiving, 6 birthdays (including my own), and I still don't know how to successfully lose weight.  If I don't accomplish my goal I will still be exercising and saving money to build a garage someday.  Ok, deep breath, going to start right now...