Your view regarding successful weight loss is exactly in line with my thinking. There are just to many gimmicks and you have to know what works for you and be certain you can stick with whatever you choose.
I'm one of those "I can't eat just one" types, so I have to basically give it all up. Plus, with the Alli, if you eat more than 15 grams of fat per meal, you will have side effects. Alli works with your digestive system, so anyone care to guess what the side effects would be like?? I don't want to experience it, so I've been very, very careful and so far, so good. Matter of fact, I'm feeling kind of freaky about what I eat and examining things like never before. If I'm not 100% certain of content, I won't eat it. I hope to be able to have one of something at some point in my life. I don't want to forever have to give up burgers, pizza, things like that. I guess I just have to get through this then see if I can incorporate them into my life again. Here's something else. . .I've not set any certain number that I want to weigh. I am tall, so I think on the charts I should weight between like 170 - 186. . . sumthing like that. But I honestly don't care what my scale says, as far as that goes. I just want to feel good and be healthier (or is that more healthy)?? I use the scale to know how much I am losing, but it will not rule my life.
Thanks to Sharon who sent me some yummy looking low-fat recipes this morning! And thanks to everyone for all your support. . . I know for certain that I will need it. I am absolutely determined.
Ya'll want to know what really, truly, honestly motivated me to get my big ole butt moving?? I wanna fit in the seat on the MUMMY!!!!!!!! and all the other rides that could be questionable. That is my goal for end of April. . . to be certain I will fit on any and every ride at the parks!!! So in essence, from spending so much time here, and reading all your posts and trippies, you have motivated me. Seriously, I've never been as committed as I am right now. I know it is age and others factors as well, but my biggest motivator is being able to fit on the rides and spend the day on my feet, which, when you are my size, can be challenging. I don't want to spend half my day sitting down and miss doing all those things with my kids, because I'm TOO DAMN FAT! I have lots of poundage to get rid of, and I will by no means be anywhere near my "I'm good right here" weight, whatever that might be, but I plan to lose 40 pounds by our trip. That's a big, giant step to where I want to be.
I need to ketchup like everyone else and respond to everyone else instead of focusing on mineself. Sorry . . .I'll get there.