I looked in the mirror last night. One of those really long, honest, sigh-inducing looks. I was fresh from the shower without the hair and make-up to hide behind. I didn't like what I saw. When did I get flabby, fat and old? This will never do. (If you know me in real life and are thinking "you're not fat" then you're either kind or fooled by clever clothes choices.)
Today I am embarking on a journey to change my life. I've never been a serious dieter. I love food. I love to slather it in sauces and relish ever morsel. I need to make sure that there are fewer morsels on my fork.
I need to rediscover my love of the gym and running. As much as I love curling up on the couch with my babies, I need to exercise if I want to meet their babies. There is heart disease in my family, and diabetes. Fat is no joke to me.
I'm adding a counter to keep track of my loss. I'm not telling you where I'm starting, just that I need to lose 20 and would rejoice at 30 pounds. I need to see it to keep me motivated, to keep me honest. Summer is around the corner, and I hear a new swimsuit and pretty sun dresses calling me. Let's see if I can get there.
Anyone want to join me?
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I'm giving birth in 8 weeks, via c-section, and so won't be able to do any real exercise until 6 weeks after that. But, I love following people in their efforts to make positive changes. We all need encouragement and to feel like someone else is trying too. So, I'll be a cheerleader and join in when I can. Good luck!
Are you sure you don't want to wait a good 12 weeks and have a work out buddy? No? Ok, then I guess I'll be your cheerleader too.
I've lost 21 pounds since Feb. 1st on Atkins. The only problem is I have 99 more to go...*sigh*.
Love, Suzanne
I lost some weight a few years back (and found it again after having #4) on the Catholic Light Weigh program. It basically stresses only eating when hungry and then only eating SMALL portions, and it backs it up with a St. Therese sacrifice focus to give you motivation. You don't have to excercise (though it does help) and after the first 2 weeks your stomach shrinks and you aren't as hungry.
I would be happy to lose 10 at this point. I gained weight during our snow storm and am just like you...just love food.
I know exactly how you FEEL. While I don't need to lose 20 or 30 (maybe 10-15), I need to firm up. I see the stress on my face and the need to eat better.
Count me in ...
I need to, too. I just joined the Y with hubby. He needs to lose about 50+, me just around 20. I need to be able to use my arms more and not be in pain doing it, so I'm going to work more on strength than the weight.
You're ON. I'll do this with you. Everyone tells me I look fine, and then later, when I look in a mirror, everything slides around. Sigh. Off to the gym tonight, I'll be sending encouragement your way.
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