I cannot really tell you what did it. All I know is that I woke up Monday morning thinking "I really want to be healthy again." So I am doing it. I lost 20lbs the summer before college started, so why can't I do it again?
It is hard for a college student to live a healthy lifestyle, especially when their friends are not the most supportive. The stress of schoolwork and the internship and the job can really make one want to eat their troubles away. But no more. I want to be healthy, and I want it for ME. To feel as confident in my physical appearance as I am in my mind. To know that I look good and feel even better.
So I am limiting my diet. Under 1400 calories per day, balanced between lean meats (salmon, chicken, turkey), vegetables, fruits, and dairy. I have already had to sit through people putting cheese curds on my plate, chowing down a whole bag of chips in front of me, and trying to give me their leftover Orange Chicken at a Chinese restaurant. It won't work. I have my mind set and I am determined to rock out these next 90 days like none other.
I am also trying to run outdoors, which is something that I have NEVER in my life done regularly. But I have already made improvements! Two days ago, I ran just under a mile in less than ten minutes!! That is huge for me, and I am so exicted to keep advancing my cardio.
For strength I am doing Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 program 5-6 days a week. I love strength training, so this video is a lot of fun for me, even though it hands me my ass on a daily basis.
So there it is. I have a goal of losing 25lbs, but honestly it is much more about what I look and feel like. I don't want the jiggling belly anymore, nor the lovehandles, nor the cottage-cheese-resembling thighs and butt. I want to be healthy before I head to grad school, and I have all summer to do it :)
