The first 20
August 23, 2007Well, I've decided to dedicate this blog to healthy adventures, and I've got a milestone to celebrate already!
I hit the 20 pounds lost mark last week, and I feel great! The post-workout aches and pains are pretty much a thing of the past now that I have gotten into a regular routine. This just goes to show that if you keep working at something, you will see results.
A favorite piece of advice I've gotten along the way so far has been from my dietitian, Ann, who said "As long as you make more good decisions than bad decisions, you will succeed in the long run."
Ann knows me better than I know myself. She pointed out that I am a perfectionist, and as such, I expect my weight loss efforts to go flawlessly, without pitfalls. In the past, when I did hit a roadblock, I would say "Oh, well, I gained two pounds back, I might as well quit because I obviously can't do this right!"
But now I realize that if I do gain two pounds, so what. I'll just keep trying, make some good decisions like exercising daily, and hope for the best.
In other news, pictures were released recently of Vladmir Putin, president of Russia, on vacation-and he's TOPLESS! Surprisingly enough, the man is actually in good shape for a leader of one of the world's most powerful countries. I guess he isn't hitting the caviar and cigars-he is known as a fitness fan. In the story I got from the International Herald Tribune, Putin is quoted as saying "Sport has helped me form my own personal point of view on the world, on people, and on my approach to them." He apparently enjoys judo and downhill skiing.
I'm not endorsing the guy for his politics. But you have to admit, any world leader willing to go bare-chested in his vacation photos is confident with his own physique.
Speaking of vacation, I'm anxiously awaiting my trip to Colorado next week. I hope to get in some good hikes in the Rockies and relax at some hot springs, as a reward for my hard work over the last three months.
Feel free to leave me comments about your weight loss milestones, I'd like to blog about anyone finding success in her own fitness journey.
And I've even got a long-term goal in mind for next year-ride in the HHH!
Posted by Stacy Horany at 09:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)
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congrats!
You'd better take your camera to the Rockies....I'll show you how to put photos on this blog thing.
As for the fitness....I'm working on it.
