I'm a weight loss failure

Hi, my name is Astrid and I’m a weight loss failure.

I’m 25 years old and although most people would not consider me overweight, I have always been on the chubbier side. As I’ve got older I’ve seen the weight be more proportionate to my body so I do not look as overweight as I used to in my teenage years. However, I’m still unhappy with my middle section and my muffin top. I am not sure what my current weight is but in May 2013 I weighed 132lbs, a 4lb loss from the 136lbs I weighed at the beginning of January. Now most people hear my weight and are quick to say I’m skinny and do not need to lose weight but I’m on the shorter side measuring at 5’2 so 132lbs is on the higher end of my expected BMI. I do not consider myself fat nor do I think that I need to lose a certain amount of pounds. My ideal weight is 125lbs and I know that numbers on the scale are just that “numbers” and not always a good indication of a healthy body so my ideal is to tone my core and lose 5 inches in my waist and hip area. 

Now, that I’ve discussed my goals here is why I’m a weight loss failure:

• I love food. I could never be on a restricted diet I’m just too much of a food lover.
• I’m Mexican and eat a lot of Mexican food which is cooked with lots of oil and includes countless tortillas. The oilier the better.
• I’m lazy, therefore I sometimes eat out more times than necessary and it’s not always the healthiest choices
• I’m lazy and will make excuses to not go to the gym
• I detest workout machines and prefer to do workout classes so if there are no classes available I choose to just skip the gym rather then get on a treadmill
• I love beer and I drink some at least once a week if not more.
• I detest water. I drink juice or pop instead and we all know that’s not the healthiest option.

Here’s what I plan to do to get on track to a healthy and fit lifestyle:

• Go to the gym at least 3 days a week
• Look at the gym schedule and plan ahead on what days and times I will go to workout classes 
• Attend at least two Bodypump classes a week to incorporate weight training
• Complete the 30 day core challenge 
• Try to keep calorie consumption to 1,200 calories a day
• Drink 4-5 glasses of water a day
  

I will continue to track my progress and possible failures and will link up with Sarah @ Venus Trapped in Mars to read other’s journey as well as to motivate each other.