I have found my new theme song. Have you ever heard of Garth Brooks hit "The Thunder Rolls?" Well, my new theme song is a modified version of that song called "The Underwear Rolls." My son and I are enjoying a nice evening walk and every 5 minutes, my underwear would start rolling beneath my belly. How annoying is that? And of course, when your underwear rolls, you can't leave it there. I would wait until a bush or tree shielded me from the view of the passing houses before I could roll them back up. I don't need to worry about sports bras right now since I'm just walking. Apparently I do need to find some good sports underwear or my neighbors are going to start wondering why my hands are always going down the front of my pants! Oh my, better get on that fast!
I am so excited to start the complete program. I have implemented some of the strategies as I have read with ease! One of the strategies proving beneficial is eating about 8 walnuts 20 minutes before a meal. This sends signals to your brain that you are satisfied. By the time I actually eat lunch or dinner, I'm not all that hungry and eat only what I need. Before this weekend, I should have read up to the actual plan of the book. Once I go grocery shopping, it's on! Yeah!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Arm Fat
Today's post will be a little disturbing for me to write to say the least. Although I never wanted to admit the road I was on would bring me to where I'm at today, I knew what I was doing to myself and my body. I knew the health risks I was taking. I knew that I was becoming less and less attractive every day. I knew that I couldn't physically do the things I loved to do anymore. I knew that I would get fat rolls on my belly. I even expected fat rolls on my back. But what I never ever expected was a fat roll on my arm. Yeah, you heard me right. I'm not talking about a little flab that waves when you wave. I'm talking about being careful the shirt your wearing has sleeves long enough to cover the ROLL on my arm. Are you kidding!!!!
Potluck at work today. Lets just say I could have done worse and I will make the next available U turn (which I did at dinner). Still no soda which is a big plus.
Potluck at work today. Lets just say I could have done worse and I will make the next available U turn (which I did at dinner). Still no soda which is a big plus.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Elastic Waistbands
The worst invention of all time and the mortal enemy of fat girls. Yes, they are oh so comfortable. So comfortable, in fact, that this fat girl doesn't like to wear anything else. I have gained about 20 lbs not even realizing it because the elastic pants still fit- comfortably. But guess what... none of my other cloths fit. I can't even get them past my hips.
I will begin to implement the strategies I read in chapters 1 & 2.
I will begin to implement the strategies I read in chapters 1 & 2.
- Automate my eating
- Don't under eat
- Plan my meals
- Try a drink or sex instead of eating (my favorite)
- Avoid simple sugars, enriched, bleached, or refined flour, and HFCS
Did good today. Made pretty good choices without knowing any strategies yet. Golf 18 holes but rode in the cart. I wonder how much my game will improve without all this baggage.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Out the Gate
I hit the ground running today. Well, I can't run. Lets just say I hit the ground and moved.
While getting ready for work, struggling to put my too small bra on I remember how I had come to purchase this particular bra. My brother-in-law is going through a divorce and stays with us at times. We went shopping (my brother-in-law, my son, and myself). I needed to purchase some bras. I assumed that my brother-in-law would take my son into a different store while I made my purchases. Nope, not my brother-in-law. Not only did he come into the store with me, he attempted to pick out the style and color. Weird, I know. He is a little out there. Any way, I was so humiliated with the size I wore, I decided to buy a smaller size! Well, now I'm stuck with this too tight bra that I have to rearrange myself in all day long. Much less embarrassing don't you agree????
Although I haven't read enough of "You on a Diet" to implement any of the strategies, I made what I feel were good decisions. I did not drink soda which is a huge hurdle. My plan is to read the entire "You on a Diet" book and implement the strategies as I come across them. The You diet and exercise plan does not come until nearly the end of the book! I don't want to skip ahead though. I'll get there soon enough. After all, I'm giving myself 1 year.
I read the introduction and found the information made complete sense so far. They suggest focusing on waist management not weight. 32 1/2 is the idea waist size for a women. Prepare yourself.......My waist size is 49''. I need to lose 16.5 inches around my waist! All I can say is wow. I've got a long journey ahead of me, but I'm in it for the long hall.
While getting ready for work, struggling to put my too small bra on I remember how I had come to purchase this particular bra. My brother-in-law is going through a divorce and stays with us at times. We went shopping (my brother-in-law, my son, and myself). I needed to purchase some bras. I assumed that my brother-in-law would take my son into a different store while I made my purchases. Nope, not my brother-in-law. Not only did he come into the store with me, he attempted to pick out the style and color. Weird, I know. He is a little out there. Any way, I was so humiliated with the size I wore, I decided to buy a smaller size! Well, now I'm stuck with this too tight bra that I have to rearrange myself in all day long. Much less embarrassing don't you agree????
Although I haven't read enough of "You on a Diet" to implement any of the strategies, I made what I feel were good decisions. I did not drink soda which is a huge hurdle. My plan is to read the entire "You on a Diet" book and implement the strategies as I come across them. The You diet and exercise plan does not come until nearly the end of the book! I don't want to skip ahead though. I'll get there soon enough. After all, I'm giving myself 1 year.
I read the introduction and found the information made complete sense so far. They suggest focusing on waist management not weight. 32 1/2 is the idea waist size for a women. Prepare yourself.......My waist size is 49''. I need to lose 16.5 inches around my waist! All I can say is wow. I've got a long journey ahead of me, but I'm in it for the long hall.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Beginning
In 3 months, I am going home on a vacation for the first time in nearly 5 years. It has been 10 years since I graduated high school and moved away. Today I realized that I don't want to see anybody. Not friends, not family, nobody. I don't want to go home. I'm terrified. It is not that I don't miss everyone. I do with all my heart and soul. I need this trip. I need to reconnect. I need to introduce my 15 month old son to our family. So why am I so terrified to see my loved ones? In the past 10 years, I have gained over 100 lbs. Wow! Putting that in writing makes me a little emotional.
Who am I? That is a question I have asked myself frequently and I don't know the answer. The answer I tell myself is that I am an avid nature lover who loves sports. In reality, I can barely walk 1 mile. I'm 29 years old, 5'2'' and weight 236.5 lbs. I have a husband who has watched me gain 100 lbs since marriage. He sticks by me, but not happily. Who could when I'm not happy with myself. I am a mother who will not be able to keep up with her child soon. It is starting to get harder and harder now. I am a woman in desperate need of friendship but I have little self confidence to maintain a friendship outside of work.
Why lose 1/2 of myself? I am tired of being afraid. I am tired of lonely. I am tired on making up excuses. I want to be a good wife, a good mother, and most of all I want to be a good me.
How to lose 1/2 of myself? My stategy here is bound to change. My first and foremost dedication is to this blog. I believe putting my thoughts and feelings down in writing, I will learn more about myself and hold myself accountable. Because I don't want to do another fad diet, follow "You on a Diet" by Dr Rozen and Dr. Oz. They give practical and healthy tips on diet and exercise. The Wii Fit serve as my "scale" and extra exercise challenges. Finally, I will use self hypnosis as a tool. I believe thoughts are powerful in guiding my life. I will use this to my benefit.
Where I am going from here? I am on a road to self discovery I believe. Hopefully, I'm on a road to be a better me. If you decide to follow me along this journey, see you at the finish line on June 30, 2010.
Who am I? That is a question I have asked myself frequently and I don't know the answer. The answer I tell myself is that I am an avid nature lover who loves sports. In reality, I can barely walk 1 mile. I'm 29 years old, 5'2'' and weight 236.5 lbs. I have a husband who has watched me gain 100 lbs since marriage. He sticks by me, but not happily. Who could when I'm not happy with myself. I am a mother who will not be able to keep up with her child soon. It is starting to get harder and harder now. I am a woman in desperate need of friendship but I have little self confidence to maintain a friendship outside of work.
Why lose 1/2 of myself? I am tired of being afraid. I am tired of lonely. I am tired on making up excuses. I want to be a good wife, a good mother, and most of all I want to be a good me.
How to lose 1/2 of myself? My stategy here is bound to change. My first and foremost dedication is to this blog. I believe putting my thoughts and feelings down in writing, I will learn more about myself and hold myself accountable. Because I don't want to do another fad diet, follow "You on a Diet" by Dr Rozen and Dr. Oz. They give practical and healthy tips on diet and exercise. The Wii Fit serve as my "scale" and extra exercise challenges. Finally, I will use self hypnosis as a tool. I believe thoughts are powerful in guiding my life. I will use this to my benefit.
Where I am going from here? I am on a road to self discovery I believe. Hopefully, I'm on a road to be a better me. If you decide to follow me along this journey, see you at the finish line on June 30, 2010.
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