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As I mentioned in my last blog the social thing is tough for me. I got a little off track the last few days with my friends complaining about seeing me. So I am doing better than I would normally do but haven’t worked out. So I am getting back on it today.. I haven’t gained so that is good.  I know I have to learn to deal with the social pressures and eating well on my own at events and restaurants.. I just wanted to make sure my new eating habits were fully a life change.

So I get back on it today… Any suggestions from any social butterflies please feel free to share…

Thanks!

MJ 

So it has been about 10 days now. I am down 5 lbs or so  and I have to say I feel great!.. What is great is I am doing this with my daughter. She just graduated college and gained the college 15+ some. She was in total denial at how much she gained. So I was doing it for me but as an example  for her also.  A few weeks ago I noticed we were both tired and snappy at each other.  Grumpy and I knew it was just we were both overweight and  unhappy.. And Summer is here…

So this morning we were both getting ready.. We have been working out together, watching health shows, and having honest conversations about our weight. So this morning she put on a new skirt I bought her 2 weeks ago and she mentioned it feels like it fits better. I said do you feel better? And she said ” mom I really do.. I feel like I have more energy.. I feel like I am not as tired and grumpy” and we both talked about how we have more energy. I realized a few weeks ago it seemed like just going to work and making one stop on the way home was a chore. I was soo exhausted!  I wanted to come home, change my clothes, and sit and watch my shows.  And of course.. say it all together.. EAT! And it is a catch 22. You know if you work out you will have more energy but you don’t have the energy to workout..

My daughter and I are running sprints at the gym ( Thank you Mark) and working out daily. I mix up my cardio and am getting stronger with the weights. I have an amazing view from my condo but that means going up a large hill. So now when I work out in my clubhouse I walk down the steep hill and I walk up it on the way back. I used to have “asthma” which was brought on by my weight. But now it still is tough but I am not wheezing up it anymore.  My “fat girl” asthma is gone. Yes!

I passed up prime rib at that cafe today and instead had a salad with all the veggies I like. It dawned on me.. I am now fueling my body and not filling a feeling.  I hope that makes sense and some may understand that. I am fueling my body so I can workout and get stronger. I eat when I am hungry and every few hours.   I eat more protein and fruits and vegetables. I feel soo much better. I have more energy so I do more things so I burn more. What a concept! 

I had 2 people this week ask me if I have lost weight! Why yes I have  :  ) And it isn’t about the pounds it is about how I feel. I want to be 4 sizes smaller.  But I am toning and to me that is better than what the scales says.  I really don’t want to be flabby and thin.

For the first time I feel I am doing it the right way. Who would have thought healthy eating and exercise

 Thanks for all the support!    Mark great Website ;-) Danica and the others that email me and share I appreciate it. That helps! I think about you when I am too tired to work out. Or when I see something I want to eat. Now I think will that give me energy or make me tired?

 My next concern is social eating and drinking. I am single and have fun fabulous friends. I have limited the social so I can get a grip on the food and excersize. My life was fun happy hour’s… Any suggestions would be appreciated…

MJ

Ok so it has been 5 days since I started eating better.. I have lost 4 lbs which I know is water and just my body being in shock. But it proves I can loose!  I have no excuses…. I have more energy and I am inspired…Next Monday will be the true weigh in as it will be a full week.

Thank you to all on here who have really helped! It helps to talk about it and be accountable. I usually think about my weight all day long but now it is in a helpful way… I am inspired by your stories and appreciate you cheering me on… I am always open to tips and tricks…..

Thanks!

MJ

So far soo good… Day by day…

I am really liking this site and all the support.. It is my second day on here but my 3rd day watching what I eat. I realize I have been fighting all these years doing what everyone has told me. I hadn’t realized how stubborn I can be. I have always heard to write down what you eat… I thought well whatever… I know blah blah… I am not the most organized person I tend to do everything at the moment… Well this past weekend we actually had warm weather in Seattle. Imagine that in June? And I pulled out some cute crop pants from last summer I wanted to wear with some cute sandles.  The good news : They did fit.. The bad:  Sooo tight!  I have had many Ahhh Hahhh moments but it was another wake up call to say ” hello you know you haven’t lost what did you think?”  So I watched the finale’ of biggest looser again ( always inspiring) and I decided that I just have to do it!  It starts today!

I called my friends who have lost and asked what helped them and what did they learn. And guess what?  THEY ALL WROTE DOWN EVERYTHING THEY ATE!  I GET IT!  They also said to take one day at a time one pound at a time.. And not always about the pounds there always inches and how you feel. Surround yourself with people who have done it or are in the process. Thanks Buddy Slim!  Watch hanging out with the eaters which I have many of those friends.. When they want to meet up suggest a walk in the park instead of meeting to eat. If you fall off then get back up and re-focuss. And move it to loose it! 

So I am writing everything down <applause> and I realize the snacking I did.. I realize that after 7pm is when I am the most hungry which I feel has something to do with watching tv.. So now I am on the floor doing crunches or stretching instead. My ab ball is my friend as well as my dog who loves to walk.. I have completed 2 days of watching my calories and eating more protein and veggies and fruit. I noticed I feel better. What a concept!  I feel inspired! 

Just sharing as it helps to get this all out! I can’t wait to move my ticker to the right

MJ

I thought I would post the things I am missing that bother me about being overweight. Time to be really honest…

 Feeling attractive when going out

High heels- my poor toes not fair to shove into shoes

Wearing dresses

Social events I missed because I couldn’t find anything to wear

Being set up- no one ask’s anymore

Being more athletic-joining a team

Not having my knee’s hurt when I climb or go downhill

Pictures- that I dont have to approve to make sure they got the right angle or just above the shoulders…

Clothes- Shopping is not fun when your over weight. I can’t wait to stop wearing big girl sizes!

Those are a few of my least favorite things…..

 Thank you!

MJ