Getting Serious About Getting Back in Shape (Part I)

This is a little embarrassing to admit, but one of my first thoughts after we got engaged (after the excitement and tears, of course) was "oh crap, now I have to lose some weight!"   I gave it some thought, promised to get back into an exercise routine and then threw back several glasses of champagne.

We spent the next week celebrating and haven't slowed down since.  So not only have I not gotten back into shape, I've actually gained weight, ahhhhh!

I always gain weight in the summers and lose it during the winter - there are just so many more distractions & reasons to eat more, drink more, exercise less during the summer, I guess.  Ranch Theckla, anyone?  Yup, happened during the summer.  That terrible month when I ripped 2 pairs of "too-tight" jeans, yup, that was during the summer too.  This summer has been no exception - my skirts are tight and I'm pretty sure I saw a double chin waving at me in the mirror recently. 

I've decided that starting tomorrow I am going to make a greater effort at getting back in shape.  Research shows it takes 21 days to make a habit.  I know this is true, because when I lived in New York, my roommate and I put 21 post-it notes on the fridge, counting down from 21.  Everytime we went for a run, or hit the gym, we pulled off a post-it note.  The goal was to consistently get up early and exercise, missing no more than 2 consecutive days (supposedly if you miss more than 2 days in a row of whatever habit you are forming, you get out of the routine and have to start over). 

So guess what?  Yup, the post-its are back!  I've got to get back into a work-out routine and hopefully this is the trick that helps me do it.  Not only do I want my clothes to fit, but I want to feel better.  I definitely have more energy when I get up early and exercise, I just need to do it more often!  

I'll keep you posted on my progress in new fitness friday posts!