Take a Minute if You Need It...

Helloooo blogger world! It's been another week..and here I am keeping up with my promise to myself. Doing things that make me happy. Apparently baring my soul to the internet makes me happy. I feel like that might be something to unpack with my future therapist. 

So, Saturday I started a new way of eating. I don't like the word diet because I always end up failing those. My aunt that lives in Oklahoma is such an inspiration when it comes to losing weight, keeping it off and just being an overall fit BAMF. Since I used to live down the street from her, she's the aunt that I have spent the most time with in my 27 years of life. She was always down to have fun and cook whatever. I remember she once told me to never trust a skinny cook, except for her, because you knew they weren't eating their own food. I still hold on to that bit of information when the time comes. 

All of that background on my aunt to say, I have decided to try and eat like her. She's so skinny right now it's ridiculous. I admire her will power and determination. We'll see if I'll be able to keep up that same attitude. I have a long way to go before I reach my goal weight....but I'm down 25 lbs! I'm hoping this new way of eating will help me reach those goals. I have a long term plan, but I'm trying not to put the cart before the horse. Which if you know me isn't the easiest thing for me to do. I like to have a plan. I'm not very spontaneous. I'm trying to work on that though. 

Being in my head is not always the easiest thing, and everything that could possibly go wrong in any situation goes through my mind. That can lead to an overwhelming sense of anxiety. However I was able to let go of any of my anxious thoughts and be convinced to jump in a pool at 2:00AM. And let me tell you guys something, it was one of the most relaxing, fun things I have ever done...despite still being in my jeans. 

I know there needs to be a balance between caution and spontaneity. I haven't really been living and enjoying life. One day I'll get this whole balance thing worked out. But, until then I'm just trying to work on being more spontaneous and being healthier mentally and physically. 

My goal is to have lost another 30lbs by the time my high school reunion comes around. And then I'm going to treat myself to a cute outfit to wear and see some of my old classmates. That is my 3 month goal right now. 10 pounds a month is doable. I've done it before...I can do it again. 

I'll be sure to update you guys next week on how this new way of eating is going!  

Until next time beautiful people. 

I love you like mad! 

XO

Kymber. 

"Take a minute, if you need it

and stop breathing; only human

let us see that hopeful smile that you once wore. 

and oh, oh pick yourself up off the floor

put that drink down on the bar

we won't be here for long

and oh, oh pick yourself up off the floor

put that drink down on the bar

we won't be here for long: 

I know a better place." 

- Sam Bradley, Only Human