Penny Lane
I'm going to say what I want to say, and probably not care what anyone thinks. I'm highly opinionated and stubborn. I'm 26, very gay, and very taken.
I have lost a total of 12lbs, and 18 inches! Pretty stoked. Can’t wait to see what the next 70 days bring.
Truth.
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OK…so here’s the long and short of it. I’m normally towards the upper limits of curvy. Back when Nikki and I moved into our new house in December, I put on around 10lbs from holidays, eating out too much, laziness, etc. A month or so ago, Nikki and I decided that we were really going to start watching what we ate, and I was going to start working out more. We were doing great. I was steadily losing 1 ½ to 2 pounds per week, and feeling great. Then we were massively derailed by the hospital stay, and the ensuing HORSE DOSE of steroids I was put on. That coupled with our vacation to Vegas was basically just a guarantee that I can’t fit in much more than sweat pants at this point.
I went to see my Dr. last Friday, and he has cleared me for as much exercise as I can handle…and strongly recommends dieting. The 14lbs that were packed onto my already no-so-slim 5’2” frame since leaving the hospital are bad news bears. This is not to mention the 10 from December. Over time, this can lead to some serious stress on my heart and lungs…but we all already know how not great being overweight is for your health…and I am officially there.
If you can name a fad diet, I’ve tried it. A cleanse, a detox? Been there, done that. Work out videos? I have tons…all gathering dust. Stationary bike? I think we gave it away. Ab lounge? Now a large playground for the spiders in the shed. Basically, I give up on shit easily. Well…it’s time to get my ass in gear. Not only am I way too close to 30 for comfort, but the whole hospitalization thing was a big wakeup call that my health is nothing to be taken for granted.
I have downloaded the MyFitnessPal app, and it has helped tremendously with making sure that I am keeping my meals balanced. I’m no idiot when it comes to eating right, but being able to see it adds motivation. I have also started the P90X routine. I’m out of shape, and it’s hard. I’m not going to be unrealistic, if I can only do half of a work out, it’s still better than nothing. The point is that I will be making myself do it every single day, and coupling it with walks on lunch (mostly because those are just nice). I am not going to share my starting weight or measurements, because they’re downright embarrassing. But I will post updates with how I’m doing. If you guys notice that I haven’t updated, jump down my throat. Say something. Help me stay motivated! Haha. But yea, if anyone cares…I’m gonna do the damn thing, cause it’s way past due. Wish me luck!
