Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Why is it getting harder?
I've been working out and eating better for over a week now. The good news is that I have lost some weight. The bad news is, this is about the point where my motivation starts to faulter...and it is! I've been really good all week, I've allowed myself a little treat here and there so I don't feel like I'm missing out but still haven't gone overboard. What do you all do when your motivation starts to go? Sorry this is so short, more later; until then Happy Eating!
Monday, July 18, 2011
The Horrible Truth
Ok, so I went out this morning and got a decent, reusable water bottle. It's a good size one too so I can drink more water. I was excited because I found it at the Dollar Tree (the cheaper the better!). I have my work out clothes next to my purse, I have a gym membership to Anytime Fitness here in Hannibal; which I LOVE!!! It's just easier for me to go to the gym right after work instead of trying to get the motivation up in the morning and get all sweaty before work. Plus, I will be working out at night so it will be a little cooler; also, no one seems to really work out at 11pm besides me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. So I don't get embarrased about having to work out in front of other people or have to wait for the equipment to become free.
Now for the part that I have been dreading....my starting weight! 326.2lbs *GASP* Not my best number, but not my worst either. Anyway, there it is out in the open! Seeing that number brings up a lot of things for me. The first is embarassment and shame which seem to be the strongest emotions. I hate the fact that I've let myself get to this weight and stay there for so long. But it also makes me think that it wasn't really that hard to get to this weight. The real challenge will be taking it off, which is this chapter in my life of becoming healthy and staying healthy. No matter if I take all the weight I want off or not, my main goal is to feel better about the choices I am making (i.e. eating better, moving more, less stress). Thanks again for the support and kind words everyone, it really is very helpful! Keep it coming and until next post...Happy Eating!
Now for the part that I have been dreading....my starting weight! 326.2lbs *GASP* Not my best number, but not my worst either. Anyway, there it is out in the open! Seeing that number brings up a lot of things for me. The first is embarassment and shame which seem to be the strongest emotions. I hate the fact that I've let myself get to this weight and stay there for so long. But it also makes me think that it wasn't really that hard to get to this weight. The real challenge will be taking it off, which is this chapter in my life of becoming healthy and staying healthy. No matter if I take all the weight I want off or not, my main goal is to feel better about the choices I am making (i.e. eating better, moving more, less stress). Thanks again for the support and kind words everyone, it really is very helpful! Keep it coming and until next post...Happy Eating!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Where To Begin....at the Beginning of course!
I am sitting here filtiring through all sorts of weight loss web pages and books. And I am wondering which one is the best for me. I have done weight watchers before and have had success so I am leaning towards picking that up again (it makes it easieer because I already have all the books and stuff needed and already know what it takes.) I talked with my doctor a couple of months ago about losing weight and asked what he suggested. He told me about a new low carb diet that he was doing and he thought I should give it a try. I am hesitent about low carb diets...I am aware that they work but my weakness seems to be carbs. I love bread, pasta, cereal...you name it! So I am not sure how successful I would be on a low carb diet. I need something I could stick with.
I had another chat with another Dr at the hospital that I work at. He likes to come into my office and check on "his gals" as he calls us. I told him about my weight loss plans and how I am struggling with it and asked what he thought. He asked a few questions and asked if I had looked into the lap band. I hadn't and he got me some information on it. The good thing is that my insurance would cover it right now if I decided this was the best route. But once you have it done you have to follow an extremely strict diet, and it's still surgery...which is always a down side. So as of right now I think it best for me to stick to a regular diet such as weight watchers.
Today I went out and bought a digital scale so I can weigh myself and I also plan on tracking inches lost around my waist. I am starting to get pumped up and am hoping I can keep it up. I've started so many times it seems and then I just stop doing it. I do have a couple of questions for my readers and I hope to get some good insight from you!!! SO PLEASE COMMENT!!!
1. What weight loss programs have you tried? Have they worked for you and were they easy to follow?
2. What do you do when you work in an office of people who seem to constantly eat? The women I work with are good cooks and bakers and are ALWAYS bringing in some sort of goodie...I feel like I hurt their feelings everytime I decline what they brought in. Is there a polite way to say no? Can I take the treat and possibly throw it away later without them knowing about it?
3. This question sort of ties in with the last question. what are your suggestions to living with my parents who seem to have a sweet tooth? I know there is always ice cream and soda in the house...how do I avoid this? I don't know if I'm really THAT big of a soda drinker; I think for me its more or less about flavor. So with that being said, can anyone recommend something to put in my water that has no calories or sugar and yet still has a decent flavor?
Just some food for thought! Till next time...Happy Eating!!!
I had another chat with another Dr at the hospital that I work at. He likes to come into my office and check on "his gals" as he calls us. I told him about my weight loss plans and how I am struggling with it and asked what he thought. He asked a few questions and asked if I had looked into the lap band. I hadn't and he got me some information on it. The good thing is that my insurance would cover it right now if I decided this was the best route. But once you have it done you have to follow an extremely strict diet, and it's still surgery...which is always a down side. So as of right now I think it best for me to stick to a regular diet such as weight watchers.
Today I went out and bought a digital scale so I can weigh myself and I also plan on tracking inches lost around my waist. I am starting to get pumped up and am hoping I can keep it up. I've started so many times it seems and then I just stop doing it. I do have a couple of questions for my readers and I hope to get some good insight from you!!! SO PLEASE COMMENT!!!
1. What weight loss programs have you tried? Have they worked for you and were they easy to follow?
2. What do you do when you work in an office of people who seem to constantly eat? The women I work with are good cooks and bakers and are ALWAYS bringing in some sort of goodie...I feel like I hurt their feelings everytime I decline what they brought in. Is there a polite way to say no? Can I take the treat and possibly throw it away later without them knowing about it?
3. This question sort of ties in with the last question. what are your suggestions to living with my parents who seem to have a sweet tooth? I know there is always ice cream and soda in the house...how do I avoid this? I don't know if I'm really THAT big of a soda drinker; I think for me its more or less about flavor. So with that being said, can anyone recommend something to put in my water that has no calories or sugar and yet still has a decent flavor?
Just some food for thought! Till next time...Happy Eating!!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
No...I didn't eat your bone!
So whether you believe that being overweight is to be blamed on genetics, or medical issues, lazieness, stress, etc. There always seem to be excuses as to why we are overweight! I seem to be the master of excuses when it comes to not working out. I almost rather make excuses for not doing it instead of just going to do it.
Sometimes society seems to feed into our junk food addictions and they make it so easy for us to gain weight. With the dollar menu becoming more and more of a trend..."let me get a clog my artery double cheeseburger and a large empty calorie drink because they are only $1!!!" A drive through line makes it even easier for us not have to walk to get those loaded calories.
Sometimes being overweight I get a bad rap, people seem to think that I eat any and everything....which is just not true. I'm starting to think that even my dog believes this. A couple of nights ago he had brought his bone that he chews on (its a dental bone for all those worried that I give him chicken bones or something) and I'm not sure what he did with it. Well the next morning he couldn't find his bone and he gave me this look that made me feel like he was accusing me of eating his bone!!! C'MON NOW!
So anyway, I guess the point that I am trying to make is that no matter what your "excuse" is for being overweight you can always do something about it; it might take a little work but it will be well worth it. It might mean one less trip through the merry-go-round drive through for the death by dollar menu.
Sometimes society seems to feed into our junk food addictions and they make it so easy for us to gain weight. With the dollar menu becoming more and more of a trend..."let me get a clog my artery double cheeseburger and a large empty calorie drink because they are only $1!!!" A drive through line makes it even easier for us not have to walk to get those loaded calories.
Sometimes being overweight I get a bad rap, people seem to think that I eat any and everything....which is just not true. I'm starting to think that even my dog believes this. A couple of nights ago he had brought his bone that he chews on (its a dental bone for all those worried that I give him chicken bones or something) and I'm not sure what he did with it. Well the next morning he couldn't find his bone and he gave me this look that made me feel like he was accusing me of eating his bone!!! C'MON NOW!
So anyway, I guess the point that I am trying to make is that no matter what your "excuse" is for being overweight you can always do something about it; it might take a little work but it will be well worth it. It might mean one less trip through the merry-go-round drive through for the death by dollar menu.
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