Top Ten Benefits

So, what are the top ten health benefits you can expect after dropping 10 percent of your weight? In no particular order, they are:

10. Better blood pressure
9. Improved heart health and lower cholesterol levels
8. Decreased risk for diabetes
7. Enhanced sex life
6. A better night’s sleep for those with obstructive sleep apnea
5. Less pain associated with arthritis, joint disease, and lower back pain.
4. Better breathing
3. Decreased risk for colon and breast cancer
2. A healthier gallbladder
1. More energy

Back at Zero

You know that number on the scale you are trying to avoid? That one number you have in your mind that would be completely unacceptable for you to reach because it would mean you are a 100% mess? Well I hit that number today. For me it was 240 lbs. Um, what happened to that diet? I fell off. Even though I had 2 sessions with a personal trainer, my motivation still left me. Plus, I lost my job so that didn’t help. I’m sitting around more BUT it also means I can go to they gym. I’ve been trying to get inspired again. I’m watching Biggest Loser and I’m reading Jillian’s books amongst others, and playing Wii Fit (FUN!). I consider myself back on the waggon for now…

Happy Birthday to me!

I’ve been very blessed in my life. So many good things have happened and I truely feel like my life is on track. I’m not rich but I feel like I can afford to buy almost anything I want (an electric car would be nice). I ask myself every birthday, “what do I really want in my life that I don’t have”. This isn’t all about matterial things, it’s 99% of the time about emotional or spiritual needs getting met. I’ve come so far and now the final fontier is my weight. I’ve already tried working on that but now, on my birthday I lay here at my highest weight ever! Since I’ve tracked my weight (actually kept a record) I’ve noticed that I’m fattest in the summer. I dont’ move when it gets hot and I don’t think I’m alone. I really want to knock it off and JUST DO IT! yet I don’t feel the motivation is here. So, I’m posting and trying my best to get the brain where it needs to be. I think it’s really REALLY time to do this if there ever was. I don’t want to hit a number I’m 2lbs away from. So, happy birthday so me, now off I go!

iFat

iFat, I’m fat, fat , fat, FAT! And nothing reminds one of how FAT they are more than HEAT! We heat up fast, move less and wear less. Wearing less becomes a constant reminder of what I’m embarrassed about or how big my tummy roll REALLY IS. I think it’s easy for me to be in denial of how fat I really am because my clothes kinda hide it. I mean, I’m still xyz big but the yucky detains of it stay under the radar like how my thighs rub together or how much of my jelly roll I can grab. I know this is probably too detailed for some of you, I know I’m gettin’ sick.
So what now? Back on “the wagon”… *sigh*… it kinda seems pointless because I always try hard and do well and fail around week 3. I swear I’ve done that like 10x.  I know you’re probably thinking there are other issues at play. I thought that too so in the last few years I’ve tried hard to work through all my “issues” psychologically. I know I eat out of anxiety sometimes and I’ve reduced my anxiety almost completely. I’ve educated myself about nutrition and the importance of calorie counting. On top of all this I’m at an amazing point in my life where all my worries have gone away and all my dreams (well, the realistic ones) have come true! I am the happiest I’ve ever been (no, I’m not on anti-depressants, this is the real deal). The only thing left is weight loss. I feel like I’m the most “in shape” a person who loses weight can be but not physically. I’ve  even checked with doctors to make sure my body isn’t working against me. IF ANYTHING my blood sugar was a little high in 1/3 checks and I’m iron deficient.  I take iron pills and only feel “tired” when PMSing. So, what’s wrong? WHY???? I think I lose motivation cuz I get stressed. This time round my Sweety will go to the gym with me but a limited amount of times. This will be good on those days that I don’t feel like going. We shall see….

No More Excuses!

I’m a young woman on a quest to lose weight. I want to make it a life style change and get rid of bad habits. I’ve been overweight my whole life and it’s getting worse. I want to be healthy so I can start a family and lead a long healthy life. Ideally I’d like to lose 70 lbs. There’s no room for excuses, it’s time for healthy habits and weight loss.