Monday, February 5, 2007

New Years resolutions

OK...so I've never really been one to make (or keep for that matter) New Years resolutions. This year, however, I'm giving it a go. My resolution for 2007 is to cut back on my drinking, go to the gym and lose a few pounds (23 to be exact).

One of the main reasons for the sudden decision to make this change is my grandfather. He can’t understand why I want to lose weight, and goes on to say that I’m “pleasingly plump”, “stacked” (oh yes he did!) and “big boned”. Those terms are nearly as endearing as the term I’ve axed from Ian’s vocabulary, “voluptuous”! My mom once commented to me, “you don’t eat that much, I don’t understand why you are so big…” must be your father’s genes. She always told me that my bio-father’s mother was a large Hungarian woman. Well, I think the genes that I got from my father have contributed to my weight gain, but have nothing to do with the “big woman” genes – my bio-father is an alcoholic.

OK – so until about a year or so ago I never realized how wine can affect your weight. Did you know that there is approximately 605 calories in a bottle of wine? Well, that’s nearly ½ of my daily calorie intake (if I did nothing all day, my body would need approximately 1400 calories to sustain: BMR). So, in all honesty, I’ve been drinking between a ½ and full bottle every night while I sit my fat ass on the couch watching TV (not to mention this is right before bed time!). This is worst that cramming my face full of cookies and ice cream before bed.

Problem #1 one, understood…problem #2…I don’t exercise. When it comes to exercise I am the queen of excuses. I don’t make shit up, but will easily grab on to anything to avoid exercise. I did, however, enjoy running but this came to an abrupt halt a little over a year ago when I started experiencing sever foot pain. Turns out that I have a Morton’s Neuroma. Relief from this ailment has not come easy – I’ve been to the Podiatrist, a myofascial release therapist, had cold laser treatments and most recently “the VooDoo lady” as Mary Beth has coined her. Her technique is some sort of cross between reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture and massage. She literally pokes you with a sharp stick (I thought Mary Beth was just joking when she said that)! The poke is quite painful, but we’ll see if I find relief…will blog more as the treatment progresses.

So, the point of this blog is…after a week and a half of spinning classes, sweating on the elliptical trainer and stairmaster and no wine during the week…I have lost 6 pounds! I’m actually pleasantly surprised and feel like I can get the next 17 off without too much misery! Wish me luck!

5 comments:

Ian said...

I stand by my use of the word voluptuous wholeheartedly... you can't make me stop!!! You are, you hotty... nowhere in the definition is fat even implied... check it.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/voluptuous

More evidence you're a beauty just like you are...

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20009611,00.html

Love ya!!!

lara kiyomi said...

Way to go Sandy! I agree with Ian of course that you are voluptous, sexy and beautiful just as you are, but we could all do with a little more health in our lives. Wish I was there to sweat it out with you guys!

jennifer said...

Right on Ian!! I totally agree with you! Sandy, I've always thought you were beautiful!! I'm so glad you are enjoying spinning!! I'll see you there again tonight!!

Unknown said...

Right on Sandy!! Substituting the bottle for some "runners high" after a spinning class is a great idea :)

Anonymous said...

You rock! I'm siked for you and how good I know you will continue to feel with more energy and some sass to your step.. better than any glass/bottle of wine for sure. Your a babe!

I'm diggin your blog this is fun!

Erin