So, I did it. I took the first steps to a new me. I started W.eight Wa.tchers two weeks ago. Two weeks you say? And I didn't even mention it to you? Well, to be honest, I dread the reaction I get from people when I tell them I'm doing it. I'm pretty proud of myself for taking this step. I was eating horribly. I had gained 15 lbs. thanks to fertility treatments. Before that, I had gained 15 lbs due to, well, a slowing metabolism (and hypothyroidism). I wanted to do something to force me to eat better, model good eating for Builder Boy, and to lose a little of the pudge I've grown. But people get funny about it when I tell them. I am by nature tall and tall people carry their weight easier. I guess there's more room to spread it out. So when I tell someone, their reaction is, "YOU? YOU need to lose weight? There'll be nothing left of you." Or some other wise comments that is not appreciated.
I've done this, too. I guess I said it because sometimes, it's uncomfortable when someone talks about their weight. Sometimes I pooh-pooh someone's weight-loss plan because I think they do look great. Sometimes, I want to let them know that heavy or thin, they are beautiful to me. Regardless, I've learned now that I need to be supportive of their choice. Everyone has to make their own choices, and so long as they are not hurting themselves, I have to let them. I just wish people would let me, too.
My new eating plan is going well. I've lost 5 of the 15 I want to lose. I am eating far better than I have in a long time. I am feeling good. I still crave all the junk that I like, but I do indulge a bit here or there. So far, so good. Now if I could add a little exercise, I'd be golden. In the meantime, I'll just crunch away on my celery...
let's keep each other company on the weigh-loss thing. I'm craving sugar right now. I'm insulin resistant so the best thing I can do is avoid sugar.
Posted by: Rita | July 01, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Good for you. I think it's all about being healthy. Eating crap on a regular basis...no matter how thin someone is...is a bad idea. I love feeling strong and healthy. It has very little to do with being thin, although that's a REALLY nice byproduct of being healthy. Notice I said thin...not skinny.
Posted by: amber | July 01, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Rita-You're on! I had a couple of not-so-good days this week and could use all the support I can get!
Amber-Ooo, so glad you didn't say the "s" word. That's a whole post right there waiting to happen!!
Posted by: Renovation Girl | July 03, 2008 at 11:33 PM