I saw Julie & Julia this weekend, so now I'm starting a blog. EWE...I wonder how many blogs have started out with that very sentence...
The fact is, that doesn't really matter to me.
There are a couple of things that I realized in watching Julie Powell's story:
1. I never knew how easy it is to start a blog. It took me WAY longer to actually come to the decision to do this than it did to create a blog and start blogging!
2. I think that blogging (I really hope that's a word) could, quite possibly, be the best form of accountability ever.
AND
3. I never finish anything either! I'm dying to finish something. What better way to finish something than to start something?
So what could I possibly be starting?
Here is the plan...
I am embarking on a weight loss journey. Again...EWE, but just hear me out.
For the past five months I have cut out carbs and sugary, delicious foods. I should also mention, that for the past 5 days I have been on a raw fruits and veggies cleanse (5 more days to go...Thanks Mom). In this time frame I have dropped 40 lbs. Exciting? Indeed! Have I met my weight loss goal? Not so much.
I loved loved LOVED, that Julie had a time frame to complete her goal. I have decided that I too will blog for 365 days. That gives me one year to lose an additional 60 lbs. Which would bring me to my ideal BMI. I'm 5ft 8in if you are interested in doing the math. So that's 60lbs in 12 months...5 lbs a month. Very reasonable, I'd say.
I know nothing about blogging and my grammar/spelling is, more than likely, disgusting some readers, but I feel hopeful and excited that this will keep me on the right track and possibly inspire others. And to Julie, I say...Thank you for sharing your story with the world!
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Way to go Shawndra! It is nice to see that you found inspiration and have been able to set a goal for yourself. Do you know what you are going to do next to accomplish the goal you have set?
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You write very well, and I think your blog will be fun to keep track of. Maybe your next goal should be to write articles! Your weight loss looks grand on you, and will continue, I'm sure to look even better. You & Dave are inspirational! Keep up the good work!!
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So... I really like that your blogging!
ReplyDeleteYou always have something meaningful to say or should I say write. Keep up the good work! I cant wait, and would love to see the new you!
I must say you might just be inspiring me to join you. I'm afraid to commit at this time. I am so done commiting and making promises to myself that I don't keep. Why can I make a promise to a random aquaintence and will wake up in the middle of the night worrying about keeping that promise... but I value myself so little that I don't keep them to my very own self??! Bull I tell ya. Hence, I must think on this before I dive right in and make/break another promise to myself.
ReplyDeleteYou are brave. I love you.
Dana
I have been completely negligent as a friend! Saw a t- shirt today that said "I see you are gangster. I am kinds gangster myself" and thought of none other. (if I hadn't been so broke wanted to buy it! LOL) I am so sorry for missing ur birthday! And missing u! Can we please (honestly - no bullshit) get together SOON!!! :-) love u!
ReplyDeleteVery cool that you started a blog :) You'll get the hang of it in no time. 60 pounds in a year is definitely reasonable.
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