My wedding was only two months ago, and I was in the best shape of my life. Not bragging at all, just saying that I met the goals I set for myself. I weighed less than I had in years. I had a newfound love for the gym. I had a personal trainer I saw up to three times a week. He kicked my butt, and I got into shape. I ate less, drank less, and really dedicated myself. I was SO proud of myself. For the first time in my life, I really saw results from the gym. It felt great.
Then came the honeymoon. I gained 5 lbs. OK, that can be forgiven. Got home from the honeymoon and I continued to eat like crazy. I had denied myself things for SO long. Hubby like sweets, and he was a bad influence. He bought cookies, baked cakes, and I indulged. I did some baking too- I made my grandmother's pumpkin pie recipe, and with the leftover pumpkin I made muffins. Mmmmm. It was amazing! Then I realized I was 10 lbs. over my wedding weight. Oops. My jeans do not fit. My jeans are too expensive to just go buy more! Argh! Thank goodness those new legging jeans are in style, because they have been a lifesaver. Oh, and in a one week period two people asked me if I was pregnant. FML.
So back to the gym I went. I honestly enjoy the gym now. I'm fairly hardcore. For four weeks I went 5 days a week without fail. I lift at least 3 days a week. I do cardio at least 45 minutes every time I go to the gym. I vary my cardio so my body doesn't get used to it. I do high intensity interval training. I was doing everything right! My trainer told me the weight would fall right off.
It didn't.
Thus, the I've deemed this "The Marriage Curse".
I will not fall victim to this curse anymore! This week I'm starting to hardcore diet. Before I was just watching what I ate, and I thought I was eating better. But starting this week I break out my little diet notebook again and keep careful track. I do not need to be at my wedding weight (although I wouldn't mind!) but I need to lose at least 7-8 lbs. I'm doing it for ME, not the wedding. Well, I'm doing it for me and my wallet. Cannot buy new jeans right now.
Anyone else out there want to set some goals with me? Or better yet, anyone have any diet or exercise tips they'd like to share?
