So the holidays snuck up on me. I wasn't expecting it, and have found very little time to write. So here is a quick catch up on the last 3 months.
Around the first part of October I hit my one hundred pounds lost goal. I debated on how to celebrate, and finally decided on ordering a new pair of hiking boots, the first pair I have had in over 10 years. I love them, as they make hiking so much easier and enjoyable. I haven't turned my ankle a single time since I got them, and I find that my back and hip rarely bother me. (I have some bone degeneration in my lower back, and bilateral hip anteversion. More on this later.) I read several articles on quality, inexpensive hiking boots, and ordered a pair that came highly recommended from several sites from L.L. Bean. My only complaint is that they are a bit heavy, but fine for the amount of hiking I do. Hiking boot Review My New Boots Both links should open in new windows.
My weight loss slowed drastically in November and December. As of today I have lost around 120 pounds. While this is nothing to be upset about the rate has definitely slowed, mainly due to my lack of regular exercise during this period. With the days getting shorter and me working longer hours my daily walks suffered. I now have a tread mill, but I have yet to get into the habit of using it regularly. I also have had a 3 month long run of allergy and upper respiratory ailments, which has greatly reduced my desire to move my butt.
The Thanksgiving holiday went better than I thought it would. I did have my favorites, like mac and cheese, but just a couple spoons full. I ate and was satisfied, but not overly stuffed, even though I had a lunch and dinner feast to attend that day. The dinner was a a local buffet place, so I had a big green salad before my turkey and such to cut down on the temptation to eat badly. I didn't lose, but I didn't gain either, during Thanksgiving week, so I count that as a triumph.
So that brings us to mid-December. I am walking more, though nowhere near as regularly as I did. Though my boyfriend and I, albeit somewhat accidentally, upped our longest to day hike from somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 miles to just over 12 miles. I have a few health goals for the next year, which include to completely discontinue my hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol. I am only still on this one to help raise my good cholesterol), and diabetes medications. I am also going to completely give up my two current stress foods; fried chicken tenders and pizza. Though I still will indulge in these treats, it will not be a weekly thing as I am doing currently.
I have also resolved to blog weekly about my weight loss and fitness journey. It is therapeutic and helps act as a sounding board for my thoughts and ideas.
So this is where we are so far. I have several things I am planning on discussing, and will probably make several more posts this year setting the tone for the first part of the year. Until then, just keep at it.
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