I’ve made a decision for myself that it’s time to get back into shape and regain control of my life. I think that like many, I’ve always found parts of myself that have needed improvement. I remember doing a push up in 9th grade and seeing what I thought was a belly hanging down. In 9th grade, I was pretty much anorexic looking yet that thought of the push up has always remained with me. I’ve never known what my body looks like to a stranger, whether I look fat, skinny, average to someone I meet for the first time. I have no idea what I actually looked like. I think that we have such a warped perception of what we actually look like whether it’s the skinny girl that thinks she’s 500lbs or the fat guy that thinks he’s fit. It’s because of these types of generalizations that I’ve always just been lost. I’ll see a picture of myself and be perfectly content then I’ll see another one and be disgusted. I’ve just stopped judging myself…….until my shirts started to get tighter and it took me a little bit longer to put on my pants. That’s when it all began to click with me and I knew that I needed to do something.
I’ve decided to try and change my life by just taking a feel small steps and building from those as more and more time passes.
1. No more soda at home and only during special occasions of some sort. It’s difficult as hell for me but possible.
2. Instead of ordering full meals from fast food joint, ALWAYS order off the kids menu. I can’t eliminate fast food because it is literally IMPOSSIBLE for me to do so but I CAN intake a smaller portion of the poison.
3. Excercise on a regular basis. My goal for now is at LEAST 3 times a week then hopefully increase it to 5 as time progresses.

With all of these things, I think that the trick is to not come up with excuses and to always push you. It’s cliche but true when they say the only person holding you back is YOU. I’m gonna fight until I get to a point where I’m satisfied and if that doesn’t happen then at least I know I’m actively trying to get myself to being a happier, healthier Noah.

I’ll be updating with my progress as time progresses and hopefully share some of my tips and success stories.

-N

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