Renovating Me

The Story

Monday, 1 January 2007

I can always remember having issues about my weight (and appearance). Once when I was a kid and we had a party with friends (early primary school I think) all us kids fell asleep while the parents rocked on. Come the end of the night, the dad of some of the kids was picking all his up and putting them in the car. Sleepy as I was, I recall blearily jumping to my feet and staggering to the car myself, fearful that he wouldn't be able to lift me, and wanting to avoid the embarrassment for both of us.

I know I don't have a massive amount to lose, but being only 160-163cms tall (it'd be good if I knew exactly..) - I'm a puddin'. A typical pear. My hubby and my kids can eat whatever, whenever and not put on weight. I hate that. Sometimes, when I consider getting some exercise (nothing exciting - just taking the dog for a walk!) I say to myself "Why should I have to? He doesn't. It's not fair". I am my own worst enemy.

And I'm being my own worst enemy now. I was going to get up at a decent hour, have a healthy breakfast and take Piper for a walk - but here I am procrastinating in front of the computer, assing about with this blog. Have had no breakfast, and am on my second cup of coffee. At least this one has no sugar in it.

I need some decent scales - the ones I have are odd. When you get off them, the needle thingy is never back on zero, it's always over. Does that mean they weigh me heavier? Or are they just stuffed?

I need to stock up on some decent foods. I'm not actually too bad an eater. I don't settle down with chocolate every night, I don't have dessert. I think my main issue is that I don't get any excercise at all and I certainly don't eat enough fruit. I am dead lazy and it's got to stop. Still, baby steps are the go I think.

Goals For Week 1.

• Get decent scales (have to wait until I get paid Tuesday)
  
• Go for a walk at least 3 times this week (must find a route that takes about 30 minutes or so).
• Stock up on fruit for snacks, yoghurt etc.
• Find somewhere/somehow to log what I eat.
• Stop having sugar in my coffee.
• Drink more water (some, would be a start)
  

It's all a start I guess. I just don't know how to fit everything in with work, a family and this incessant tiredness and lethargy. Any suggestions?

posted by Suze at 12:13 pm