Reasons Why
I’ve had this goal, for a long time, to lose some weight. Right now, I am at my highest. weight. ever. Thanks grad school. I let my lack of motivation and excuses get in my way each and every time I create a plan. My excuses do not match up with my current goals, and I need to ignore them. Being tired after a 12 hour clinical day does not mean I can’t go do a walking workout on the treadmill. Having a cold (like today) doesn’t mean I can’t go for a run on the treadmill or a Barre Bee Fit class. I decided that I need something to remind me of why I want to get healthy to refer to in moments where my couch or sleep is more appealing than sweating. This probably isn’t interesting to read, and is pretty self-involved, but I need the reminders. Constantly. The beginning of this journey is always the hardest. So here we go!
01. I am not comfortable in my own skin right now. I have been in the past, but right now..I am at my heaviest weight and feel stuffed into all of my clothes. Worst. Feeling. Ever.
02. Responsibility. One thing I have learned during my current rotation in intensive care? CPR compressions are hard. They make you tired before your turn is over, and you NEED arm strength. I never, ever, ever want to feel nervous or incapable when it comes to saving a life. It is my responsibility as a nurse to be physically capable of caring for my patients in every situation.
03. Wardrobe. I have all of these outfits on my Pinterest boards I would love to wear, but right now it’s difficult to find clothes that fit right and I feel confident in. This is probably super vain, but whatever. I want cute clothes. I’ll have a job soon that allows me to actually buy some cute clothes. Gimme gimme gimme.
04. I love being fit. I remember my figure skating days, when I would push so hard to get through double runs of a long program. I’d be beat red, sweaty, not able to catch my breath – and I loved it. Even now, a solid workout and being sore – I love it. It is a matter of getting dressed and just DOING it that is difficult. I don’t know if that will ever be easy, but I can try to make it a habit. I see girls in my nursing program who can’t go a day without working out, and I actually feel jealous of that. I know it’s weird but…I want my body to crave that workout too.
05. Wedding photos. Enough said. I am a bridesmaid in two weddings this year, and I want to feel so beautiful on those days and look forward to seeing those photos. Again, super vain, but I’m not the only one out there who feels this way I am sure.
From reading my friends blogs I have come to realize that even the girls I assume have NO issues with their bodies and working out, do. I love my body, and all that it is capable of, I just want to keep it healthy for as long as possible.
What are your reasons for being healthy? Are you trying to lose some weight as well? Any motivation tips?
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Fellow grad school survivor here. I gained 10 lbs working on my thesis. (who thought whisky had so many calories???) It was super noticeable, and because i have alway been on the thinner side, most of my friends were very liberal with the fat jokes. It made me feel terrible – Everyone has body issues. Just remember, your main priority is to be healthy right now so that you can do well in school!! Its not about the way you look, its about taking care of yourself. Being in grad school is so incredibly hard – believe me, i understand. And as soon as you’re done, life/healthy living will almost seem effortless. Just hang in there!
It’s nice to know you survived and lost those 10 lbs! It’s so frustrating how there is ALWAYS something to be doing, and they always seem to trump working out in grad school. Definitely need to focus on taking care of myself
Have you thought about trying a program like weight watchers after you graduate and have an awesome job? I was heavier in high school and felt super uncomfortable in my skin. I found it really hard to lose the weight when I was trying to balance school, a social life, and working out. I did Medical Weight Loss (not sure if they have it in Illinois…) but it helped me a lot. I liked having a plan tailored to me and I found getting weighed in held me accountable. They also encouraged me to be active and I appreciated the extra support. Just a thought… it’s obviously not for everyone!
Just remember that you’re almost done and once you have more time and feel more stable, it’ll be easier to fit your workouts in and eat healthier! You’re almost there!
I thought about that…I’m not sure if I am ready for that. I feel like I know HOW to lose the weight, I just don’t commit to it. I know some friends liked Weight Watchers, but I need to clean up what I eat first.
I totally get this. You got this girl! I’m right there with you.
It’s hard to not just be in shape from skating all the time! lol
Uhh haven’t we all been so annoyed with ourselves for falling off track? There is nothing worse than not feeling confortable in your own skin but just remember to keep your head up and repeat this mantra in your head a few million times “I can, I will”