It's been a while since I shared my goal to shed a few kilos. I declared, "Today, I'm really starting," but that resolve quickly shifted to "tomorrow." As someone who's successfully quit smoking cold turkey and trained rigorously in the past, I know discipline is possible—yet life has thrown curveballs.
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These past weeks have been challenging—not the easiest period, which I've used as an excuse for delaying my weight loss efforts. Life can throw a lot at you, though I'm not dwelling in despair; some days just feel tougher.
My New Year's resolution to lose weight kicked off properly in the third week of January, two months ago. I dropped 3 kilos in under two weeks—a strong start. Then came my winter sports trip with friends. I began cautiously: no snacking, balanced meals, moderate drinking. But on the last day, I tore my cruciate ligament, derailing everything. "Today I really start" became "tomorrow," and the cycle repeated.
Pure procrastination. I was once strict with myself: quitting smoking? Done. Stopping snacking? Easy. Running and cycling 12 miles to work at 6 a.m.? No problem. But turning 40 changed things. I still say "today's the day," start seriously for a couple of weeks, then slack off when life intervenes.
I pace the house hunting snacks, checking the candy drawer or chip bin for leftovers—even if they're stale. It frustrates me when nothing's there or my family finishes it first. If they suspect I've hidden something, they hunt it down with reproachful looks, and I cave: "Tomorrow I really start."
Every spring, I vow to shape up through less snacking, no wine, and exercise. Excuses usually keep me sidelined, but now injury prevents it entirely. A weighted hula hoop for waist toning might work—gentle on the knee. My 5-minute shaper sits unused until I can bend again, which will take time.
Recently, my friend Marjolijn visited; she lost significant weight on the Cambridge Diet years ago and looked amazing. If I can't get results by summer, I'll explore it. Low-carb worked wonders for Linda, who dropped 44.5 kilos—we covered her story extensively. I still have Foodsisters products too.
As I wrap up thinking "today I really start," my husband walks in with Easter eggs to cheer me up. The sweetheart.
