Habits

I used to look at people in really good shape and think they were crazy. I didn’t understand the commitment behind it. I didn’t understand how lifechanging it is. I started working out in 2023 and never looked back.

I didn’t really lose alot of weight until 2025. I worked out and kept my bad habits. I drank alcohol and ate crap foods. I felt better mentally because I was doing the workouts. I felt like I could continue to have bad habits and expect the same results I got 10 years ago.

I was wrong and regret not changing my habits earlier on. I went to my primary care doctor and she said that my bloodwork was amazing. She couldn’t understand why I wasn’t losing weight or in better physical shape. She tried to prescribe me the shots and to be honest I considered it (until I saw that price tag). I ended up getting on phetermine and to say it worked miracles is a understatment. I took it for the first time and felt invisible. I felt like I was on alot of drugs aka speed. I cleaned and worked out and man I felt good. The next day hit me like a ton of bricks and I went through withdrawls. I stopped taking it and just continued to change my habits.

I will admit I did start back taking the phetermine, but only a half dose. It has helped me lost 40 pounds. The biggest thing it is has helped me with is not wanting alcohol or unhealthy food. I don’t eat fast food anymore and I have cut out carbs. It was the drug I needed to help me break those bad habits.

I was the type of person who legit would tell you I wouldn’t give up drinking for anything. I enjoyed a glass of wine (maybe a bottle). I loved eating that bread and pasta, because something about it was comforting. The phetermine broke that for me and it has created healthier habits.

I say this because losing weight is a challenge and I am hoping creating these healthier habits it will just become a lifestyle. I want my children to see the habits and follow suit. I am working out daily and walking daily.

I started running and can honestly say that was the best decision I have made. I think clearer, I feel better and I feel like I have joined a community that is so welcoming. I am not fast, but strive to be faster. I signed up for my first half marathon. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. People are giving me their opinions on it and I am choosing to block out the noise. I am focusing on training and will make a blog on how it went. It is November 2nd so stay alert for that one.

I think that habits are so important and I have many flaws. I am going to continue to change the habits that I can’t stand and replace them with ones that will be beneficial to me and my family. What are your good and bad habits? Have you thought about them? Are you ok with them?