It is said that people who live through traumatic events tend to comfort themselves with food. This is why all the contestants on NBC's hit show "The Biggest Loser" are interviewed at some point along the way, weeping uncontrollably and sharing whatever traumatic event (death of a loved one, losing a job, etc) incited their ballooning waistlines. I am a firm believer in the theory that trauma leads to weight gain.
This theory explains why most people begin gaining weight the day after their wedding. Apparently, the average person finds his/her own wedding to be the most traumatic day of their life. Either that, or they assume that it doesn't matter anymore. Or they are just too busy putting towels in the dryer and buying toilet paper to take time to work out.
According to my research (okay, so I Googled a few statistics), the average newlywed gains between 10 and 20 pounds within the first year of marriage. That's a lot.
I don't really want to add to that statistic, so, after six months of marriage, I am ready to take charge and reverse that number.
This blog will follow my journey to total fitness. Destination: Drop 20 pounds and reduce my body fat level to around 15%. Motivation: my first Christmas card photo with my husband. Inspiration: Jillian Michaels (duh)
I'll be using my local gym in addition to using Jillian's 30-Day Shred. 1200 - 1500 calories per day, with higher calorie days on the weekends.
I'm learning as I go, so I will update often.
Ok seriously? If you lose 20 more lbs, you will die.
ReplyDeleteI think long ago your goal was to be skinnier than me....you met that goal a long time ago! Ha! ....now my goal is to be as skinny as you :) frompics it doesn't look like you have 20 lbs to lose....
ReplyDeleteHaha, Melody, I remember that. It was my impossible dream.
ReplyDeleteAnd ya'll would be surprised. It can happen.