Its been a while since I last posted. But don't think I haven't been trying. My first post "January 13 2010
I have decided to start blogging about my ups and so many downs of diets. I plan to at least write 3 times a week and "weigh" in once a week. My goal is to lose sixty five pounds by Jan 1 2011. Not only to lose, but to hopefully, become much more healthier than I am now. I know it's going to be a struggle. But I am willing to try just about everything. I will also be keeping a journal of everything I eat, daily.My current weight: 251 BMI: 45.9Goal weight by 1/1/11: 186. BMI: 34Earlier this year, I attempted to go through my insurance and get the Lap band system. However, I could not physically nor financially jump through the hoops to get them (Altius) to pay for it. So I am going to try to lose this weight the "old fashioned" way. With hard work, sweat, tears, and eating less, and way more healthy, I believe I can and will lose that sixty five pounds!"
Obviously this did not happen. And in fact gained a whole bunch more, I believe my heaviest weight was around 270+ ish.. Somethings have changed since my last post July of 2011. I joined Weight Watchers at the end of Aug 2011, weighing in at 266. I absolutely love Weight Watchers, and what it has done for my life. I have lost a total of 22.4 lbs so far.Starting weight at WW is 266.8.. And I am proud to say, I didn't gain anything through the holidays! First time ever!! I have been trying to be active more. "Move More" and this has helped some. But more than anything it's what I've been eating, and the portion size. I now get fuller with less, and am making better food choices.
I have the support of my wonderful husband, and we have been moving more, together. We took a water aerobics class together last week, and it was so much fun. Today I did go again, this time, however, alone. Still alott of fun. I am enjoying losing the weight, and feeling/seeing the difference in my clothes.
Scott hasn't really "noticed" a difference in how I look.. I can, and many others can. But I think it's just because he sees me every day, and he's pretty much not aware of weight, or lack their of. He thinks I am the same size as some 300 + lbs person, and he is just not very observative.
Anyways, I have been having a great time going to meetings, and getting to know different people. By now, my meeting leader knows me by name. I go every Monday to weigh in. And I am loving it.
I am learning not to eat food because I am sad, or hurt. I am eating now, because I am hungry.. It's a very conscious choice, where as before. It was not.
