pjlla
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 21, 2003
1) In college. I gained the "freshman 40". I lived on cheese fries in the dorms among other non healthy choices. So I went on a diet in my sophmore year and lost it all. I gave up sugar and junk food. Did not drink soda, had ZERO desserts for over a year, did weight training at the college gym.
2) 6yrs ago, I again gave up junk food, exercised with walking 7miles a day, and drank diet soda.
This time it is different because it is about health and not just about fitting into pants and looking good in a swimsuit, although I am going to so enjoy that too.
College is SUCH a minefield of bad eating! I am truly worried about DD. I know that she know the RIGHT way to eat and will be exercising as long as she is swimming, but there is SO MUCH TEMPTATION at every turn!
Sometimes it takes time and perspective to realize that this is about so much more than just looking good in a swimsuit.... although that is a great motivator too!
I have made countless attempts at weight loss! I've been on Atkins, WW, The Zone, South Beach and the Dr. Phil diet (yes, Dr. Phil had a diet). The only time I was ever actually successful was actually on the Dr. Phil diet. I lost 30 pounds (which at the time seemed like a lot and now seems so small since I have so much more to lose!) and was thin and fit (DH actually thought I was too skinny... that was a first!). But of course I gained it all back because I just wasn't commited to a lifestyle change.
You said the KEY WORDS, right there!
This time around is different but I'm not sure I can explain why. I have been 100% committed for over a month now and have not struggled once, which is unheard of for me. I just know that I can do it. I'm done having kids and it's time to start the next chapter of my life. Even though my kids are still young and I can't say it's time for "my chapter" because they still rule my life, it's time I start focusing more on me, both for my sake and for the sake of my family. I sometimes wish I had had boys because I am terrified that my girls will grow up to be like me and have major body and self esteem issues. So if I want to spare them from that then I know that I need to change myself and lead by example. Show them what proper eating and exercise looks like without obssessing over it.
Have a great Tuesday everyone!!
Boys can have body issues/self-esteem issues too. No one is immune. Setting an example for our kids is SO SUPER important.... in EVERYTHING WE DO!! As my kids get older, I realize what a BAD example I have set in many things! I don't always take out my contacts and clean them... I frequently sleep in them. But now DD has contacts and I realize what a bad example I've always set! I also tend to be a distracted driver at times (phone calls, GSP, etc) and obviously I don't want my kids to follow suit!!
It is hard to realize when your kids are babies, toddlers, teens... that they are watching EVERYTHING YOU DO! And they MAY follow in your footsteps, whether you like it or not!
Setting a great eating/exercise example for them is such a great thing to do!
As to how many attempts - I lost count! But this time is and has been different as I went with WW . Knowing the history of their program and how they've been around, it was an easy call. And for the first time ever, (and after more than 13 months ), I finally see results! There's been a few bumps along the way - can you say the exact same weight for 7 weeks! - but the numbers have continued to go down and now I'm 7 pounds away from the goal I set for myself last January. Since I know I have all these fellow Disney dorks behind me, those last few pounds better get ready to hit the road!
Since I know as I get older, the ability to keep those pounds off gets harder as metabolism slows, I make sure to keep my activity level as high as I can while not overdoing it and getting sick. How many people can say they ran a half marathon at 45 and plan on doing a full at 46? I've become so addicted to moving, that I feel like a beached whale if I'm not doing something, even if it's just a walk at lunchtime. And that is NOT a happy feeling!! So in honor of Dori , I just keep running, just keep running, just keep running, running, running...
Wow! You've really made great progress. And I'm not "selling" anything here, but don't you LOVE the WW program?? Do you know it was voted the #1 weight loss program in the country again?? I GET that it isn't for everyone, but I love it!
Amazing example YOU are setting in being so active at 45! Not that that is old!! You are in the PRIME of life right now!
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Okay friends! I forgot my cell phone and my apple on the counter at home, so I decided to not worry about being late to Bible study and run home and get them after I dropped off the kiddos. So while I was here I decided to take another few minutes to chat with you all! If I'm gonna be late, might as well be REALLY late!
Wearing my new grey cashmere sweater today with a new scarf I picked up for cheap at Old Navy! I love having new clothes that make me feel so good... and comfy to boot!
I'll answer my own QOTD before I leave..........P