FortWildernessLoopy
AP Holder
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2007
Hello I'm FortWildernessLoopy and I am going to get in shape (other than round).
While I am in fact a bit larger than Pooh-sized, amazingly enough, with the exception of my asthma and apnea, I am extremely healthy now (what brought me here). That's right, I'm morbidly obese and I have low cholesterol, low blood pressure, a perfectly sound heart and tumor free. My biggest issue is the inability to do what I want. I can't even touch my toes. I can't actually SEE my toes, but I'm pretty sure they're there and much too far away. I know how I gained the weight and I know why I want to lose it. I also know how I'm going to DO IT!
My dad is a big guy. I am not just referring to weight though. He was 6'7" and close to 400 lbs when he had gastric bypass. After his surgery, he told me (and I observed) how very little we are actually supposed to be eating. Portion control will be huge with me (pardon my pun, lol).
Here is how I am going to lose 150lb.
1. I'm going to stop using anything with artificial sweeteners
2. PORTION CONTROL, PORTION CONTROL, PORTION CONTROL!
3. Exercise in the evening and when I watch a movie or surf the internet, watch/surf it while walking in place on my Wii fit
4. Make fitness fun and not another chore! I will dance, walk around Disney, swim, and sex my way into my skinny jeans.
5. Keep a journal of what I eat and be honest about it. If I fall, I won't give up. I'll continue and do better the next time.
6. My body is naturally curvy. I will not set a goal to look like Twiggy when my body was built like Sophia Loren. I will embrace my womanly curves as being what they are, scorchin' hot
7.Convenience food is only convenient in a storm shelter, otherwise I will make the effort to cook naturally delicious food at home.
8. The majority of my plate will be colorful with a very small spot of carbs if any at all. I am not successful with carb free, but my carbs will be whole grains or the occasional skin-on tater.
9. I will lean on my support system when I need them the most and realize I cannot do this without help. My DH is dieting and exercising with me which will be half the battle.
10. Comfort food is like an abusive boyfriend to me. I know it's horrible for me, but for some reason I just keep going back. Time to break off that unhealthy relationship once and for all! Instead of reaching for food, I need to recognize what got me stressed/upset in the first place and deal with it.
Your welcome to lurk and see how I'm doing. I expect there will be days when this is not going to be the happiest journal on Earth, but it's a journey and I'm going to make it to the end!
While I am in fact a bit larger than Pooh-sized, amazingly enough, with the exception of my asthma and apnea, I am extremely healthy now (what brought me here). That's right, I'm morbidly obese and I have low cholesterol, low blood pressure, a perfectly sound heart and tumor free. My biggest issue is the inability to do what I want. I can't even touch my toes. I can't actually SEE my toes, but I'm pretty sure they're there and much too far away. I know how I gained the weight and I know why I want to lose it. I also know how I'm going to DO IT!
My dad is a big guy. I am not just referring to weight though. He was 6'7" and close to 400 lbs when he had gastric bypass. After his surgery, he told me (and I observed) how very little we are actually supposed to be eating. Portion control will be huge with me (pardon my pun, lol).
Here is how I am going to lose 150lb.
1. I'm going to stop using anything with artificial sweeteners
2. PORTION CONTROL, PORTION CONTROL, PORTION CONTROL!
3. Exercise in the evening and when I watch a movie or surf the internet, watch/surf it while walking in place on my Wii fit
4. Make fitness fun and not another chore! I will dance, walk around Disney, swim, and sex my way into my skinny jeans.
5. Keep a journal of what I eat and be honest about it. If I fall, I won't give up. I'll continue and do better the next time.
6. My body is naturally curvy. I will not set a goal to look like Twiggy when my body was built like Sophia Loren. I will embrace my womanly curves as being what they are, scorchin' hot
7.Convenience food is only convenient in a storm shelter, otherwise I will make the effort to cook naturally delicious food at home.
8. The majority of my plate will be colorful with a very small spot of carbs if any at all. I am not successful with carb free, but my carbs will be whole grains or the occasional skin-on tater.
9. I will lean on my support system when I need them the most and realize I cannot do this without help. My DH is dieting and exercising with me which will be half the battle.
10. Comfort food is like an abusive boyfriend to me. I know it's horrible for me, but for some reason I just keep going back. Time to break off that unhealthy relationship once and for all! Instead of reaching for food, I need to recognize what got me stressed/upset in the first place and deal with it.
Your welcome to lurk and see how I'm doing. I expect there will be days when this is not going to be the happiest journal on Earth, but it's a journey and I'm going to make it to the end!