burrito
New member
I've been carousing the site a little and decided to join. It seems like I lack motivation and support from those around me, so maybe joining here would be beneficial for me. I've got many failed attempts at regulating a healthy diet and consistently working out under my belt 
So I'm tired of the crap and hope that I can overcome my own excuses and actually reach my goals!
A little about me:
I'm a single mom in my early 20's... so yes I'm still battling the so called "baby weight" I guess you could say even though its been a few years. I lost most of it right after but as you all know your body changes way more than just gaining weight. So I'm stuck here unhappy with my body just like many of you.... but I'm a do-er and want to change it! I'm pretty active and like to be outside a lot, especially during the spring/summer. I'm also an avid motorcycle enthusiast and like to ride my sportbike a lot. After doing some trackdays it's very obvious (to me) that I'm out of shape! You've never felt soreness like the day after hanging off a bike for hours on end! It's a great outlet for me and a super workout... but as I'm gaining skill and speed I realize that I can excel even more if I were in better shape overall.
My son keeps me busy... and I often like to include him in my workouts. Sometimes we stop by the park on the way home and he'll ride his bike with me while I run... or occasionally he wants to run with me. But often times he doesn't want to go so I'll cave and not go bc I don't want to hear him whine if I force him to go etc. My life currently isn't totally stable as far as a routine goes... and things are soon to change again for us (we are moving)... so I really hope I can yet again find a regular exercise schedule and stick to it. But with life's obstacles its really hard sometimes. I know I want to be healthier, but my significant other doesn't really seem too interested in joining me in that challenge. Don't get me wrong, he's very supportive... but not really one to go jogging with me and whatnot. He loves me for who I am, and I'm quite thankful for that... but I can't seem to think that way. Currently I'm at 180ish lbs. The days before getting preggo I was around 160... so I've always been on the curvy side but pretty athletic. Numbers don't mean that much to me really but I'd like to see myself somewhere near the 150 mark or less. I'd love to be a size 2 model... but yeah not in this lifetime
My huge problem is a regular diet. I can come up with countless excuses but what it boils down to is my own accountability. It's very hard for me to change my ways... but I do go through phases a couple months at at time where I workout a lot and watch what I eat... but as soon as something throws me off track its next to impossible to get me back on! I also fear the disappointment of not following through, so usually when I decide I want to get back on track I won't make specific goals or follow certain diets bc I know I prolly won't stick with them longterm. But the whole "trying to do better" thing doesn't seem to keep my ass in gear either... lol. I frequent a few other forums so maybe this is a way for me to keep myself in check while getting decent advice and support from ppl that have been there done that or are facing my same problems.
so here I am
So I'm tired of the crap and hope that I can overcome my own excuses and actually reach my goals!A little about me:
I'm a single mom in my early 20's... so yes I'm still battling the so called "baby weight" I guess you could say even though its been a few years. I lost most of it right after but as you all know your body changes way more than just gaining weight. So I'm stuck here unhappy with my body just like many of you.... but I'm a do-er and want to change it! I'm pretty active and like to be outside a lot, especially during the spring/summer. I'm also an avid motorcycle enthusiast and like to ride my sportbike a lot. After doing some trackdays it's very obvious (to me) that I'm out of shape! You've never felt soreness like the day after hanging off a bike for hours on end! It's a great outlet for me and a super workout... but as I'm gaining skill and speed I realize that I can excel even more if I were in better shape overall.
My son keeps me busy... and I often like to include him in my workouts. Sometimes we stop by the park on the way home and he'll ride his bike with me while I run... or occasionally he wants to run with me. But often times he doesn't want to go so I'll cave and not go bc I don't want to hear him whine if I force him to go etc. My life currently isn't totally stable as far as a routine goes... and things are soon to change again for us (we are moving)... so I really hope I can yet again find a regular exercise schedule and stick to it. But with life's obstacles its really hard sometimes. I know I want to be healthier, but my significant other doesn't really seem too interested in joining me in that challenge. Don't get me wrong, he's very supportive... but not really one to go jogging with me and whatnot. He loves me for who I am, and I'm quite thankful for that... but I can't seem to think that way. Currently I'm at 180ish lbs. The days before getting preggo I was around 160... so I've always been on the curvy side but pretty athletic. Numbers don't mean that much to me really but I'd like to see myself somewhere near the 150 mark or less. I'd love to be a size 2 model... but yeah not in this lifetime
My huge problem is a regular diet. I can come up with countless excuses but what it boils down to is my own accountability. It's very hard for me to change my ways... but I do go through phases a couple months at at time where I workout a lot and watch what I eat... but as soon as something throws me off track its next to impossible to get me back on! I also fear the disappointment of not following through, so usually when I decide I want to get back on track I won't make specific goals or follow certain diets bc I know I prolly won't stick with them longterm. But the whole "trying to do better" thing doesn't seem to keep my ass in gear either... lol. I frequent a few other forums so maybe this is a way for me to keep myself in check while getting decent advice and support from ppl that have been there done that or are facing my same problems.
so here I am
