Tomorrow...Tomorrow...There is always "Tomorrow" isn't there? Well that is what I have been telling myself for years.
My name is Michelle, I am a 29 year old mother of 1, wife to an amazing husband, dachshund owner, and full time CT technologist. I also struggle with my weight and my PCOS. For those of you who are not familiar with Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome, look it up. What is pertinent here is that PCOS makes it difficult for me to maintain a healthy weight due to insulin resistance. Its not a cop out, its genetics.
I, like so many others of you, have had my ups and downs when it comes to physical fitness and nutrition. At times I have been diligent at one or the other . My most recent venture was an ultra popular weight loss program, which shall remain nameless. In 5 months I lost 26 lbs!! I know, right, lets celebrate. Only it wasn't really what I wanted. Counting every little thing that I put into my mouth became exhausting, the weight wasn't falling off as quickly even though I was depriving myself of my comfort foods, my treats, my snacks, even my own baking. Sure my clothes started to fit me better and the occasional compliment was wonderful, but I found the number on the scale wasn't at all what I cared about. I want to feel good about myself. I want to be able to go on a brisk walk without getting winded. So I thought, to heck with this program, I can eat what I want as long as I exercise! Without even so much as lacing up my athletic shoes 2 months went by and I found I had gained back 15lbs. I know...I know. Remember its my PCOS...and my bad habits.
So, I am really truly going to start something. I want to be healthy! I want to feel strong. I want to run. I have an adorable, soon to be 1 yr old boy, who wants his mom around for a while. And so Tomorrow. Tomorrow is my day, for real! I've got my alarm set for 5:00AM and I am going to dig out my running shoes. .
I vow to update my progress on this blog very frequently. My first goal is to be able to run 30 min without stopping. I am giving myself 6 weeks for this venture. Wish me luck and f you see me out there tomorrow morning, please don't watch me run.
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