7 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Fitness and Weight Loss a Long Time Ago
It would have taken the guesswork out of taking care of myself.
I’m not a fitness guru or a health nut. Despite growing up in a part of California where a lot of people do get up with the sun and start their mornings with a long jog, I’ve never once done that myself. In fact, I’m not even sure I’m from the same planet as your typical gym rat, and I love food way too much to be a very dedicated dieter.
What I am is a freelance copywriter by profession who works completely out of her home on a full-time basis. My idea of a lit Saturday night is staying home with my husband and binge-watching Netflix or marathon-reading whatever book’s most recently caught my interest. I like to sleep in on the weekends, and I spend a lot more time than I probably should scrolling through Facebook or playing with my phone.
In other words, I have a lot in common with almost everyone who says they have trouble managing their weight, watching what they eat, or turning exercise into a habit. However, I’ve also successfully overcome years of backwards thinking about fitness and gotten myself into the best shape of my life regardless, and if I can do it, I assure you that anyone can. The following are just a few of the more important…
