That is what I told a Dr. a few years ago when I stepped on the scale weighing in at 213. I couldn't believe I had gained that much weight. I envisioned a snow(woman) outside, the sun hitting her rounded hips, melting away her mass...she went from needing an 18, to the 16s feeling baggy, excited about buying 14s, to the 12s looking frumpy, and hanging the 10s to dry so they wouldn't shrink in the dryer....That describes my shrinking journey. Only, it seems that there has been some extra packing on of the snow here lately.
So, after that 213 awakening, I worked at it, and I shrank. I got down to 190.
I blew my knee out. I blew back up to 213.
I worked on my nutrition, went back down to 200, and did what I swore I would never do...went to the fat Dr.
I went back 3 or 4 times all together. I lost 18 lbs with the help of the pill and vitamin B shot, but felt like I was cheating and worried it would come back on. I quit taking the pill and shot, and kept losing. I stayed disciplined, cut out processed foods, cut out pop on a regular basis, and continued to lose. I got down to 167.
So, after that 213 awakening, I worked at it, and I shrank. I got down to 190.
I blew my knee out. I blew back up to 213.
I worked on my nutrition, went back down to 200, and did what I swore I would never do...went to the fat Dr.
I went back 3 or 4 times all together. I lost 18 lbs with the help of the pill and vitamin B shot, but felt like I was cheating and worried it would come back on. I quit taking the pill and shot, and kept losing. I stayed disciplined, cut out processed foods, cut out pop on a regular basis, and continued to lose. I got down to 167.
I came back from vacation in April at 174...I started to panic, went to the gym a bit and thought summer would keep me busy and help me keep it off.
In November I was back up to 182. I got all pumped after the tri and the 5 mile walk and thought I would get back in the game.
But then with the holidays, schooling, sewing, singing, and just general lack of planning and preparation, I didn't stay on it.
In November I was back up to 182. I got all pumped after the tri and the 5 mile walk and thought I would get back in the game.
But then with the holidays, schooling, sewing, singing, and just general lack of planning and preparation, I didn't stay on it.
I've now put on 18 lbs of the 46 I had lost. I'm not a very happy camper people.
I'm going to the gym this evening. We are going on vacation at the end of March. I do not want to go feeling sluggish and frustrated about my clothes size. It really is a daily mindset for me. When I lost that weight, I told myself every day that I had to work towards my goal, and I couldn't ignore the fact that this is a struggle that I have and I must face it.
In the spring, I guess I felt like I had faced it and I was good. I got lax about it.
I was wrong.
So, for those who are reading this. Know that we all have our struggles, no one is perfect, and this isn't just a New Year's resolution for some people...for some of us, the resolution comes every day. We need encouragement, not a, "Oh yeah right, what's different about this year? Are you really gonna do it?"
So, if someone tells you their New Year's resolution is to lose weight, support them! Encourage them! Don't make them feel like more of a failure for not having conquered it already!
We need to uplift each other girls!
I hope you're feeling healthy where you are, but if not, join me? Won't you? Become an author on here to blog about what you're doing to stay on track with your fitness/nutrition goals.
And may we grow our health while we shrink our mass! ha
I'm going to the gym this evening. We are going on vacation at the end of March. I do not want to go feeling sluggish and frustrated about my clothes size. It really is a daily mindset for me. When I lost that weight, I told myself every day that I had to work towards my goal, and I couldn't ignore the fact that this is a struggle that I have and I must face it.
In the spring, I guess I felt like I had faced it and I was good. I got lax about it.
I was wrong.
So, for those who are reading this. Know that we all have our struggles, no one is perfect, and this isn't just a New Year's resolution for some people...for some of us, the resolution comes every day. We need encouragement, not a, "Oh yeah right, what's different about this year? Are you really gonna do it?"
So, if someone tells you their New Year's resolution is to lose weight, support them! Encourage them! Don't make them feel like more of a failure for not having conquered it already!
We need to uplift each other girls!
I hope you're feeling healthy where you are, but if not, join me? Won't you? Become an author on here to blog about what you're doing to stay on track with your fitness/nutrition goals.
And may we grow our health while we shrink our mass! ha
Thanks for being transparent about the weight loss struggle. I am right there with you...hupomeno!
ReplyDeleteJamie...I have been on a "diet" since I was in the 4th grade...maybe even before that...that is the year I can remember...any who...I support you and I will be praying for your success...to feel better...be healthier and yes...to loose a little of the packed on snow!
ReplyDeleteIf you want to author here to help share your story, I'd love to have you join :) Let me know!
ReplyDeleteThanks Momma G :) and Jeanne Kemper :)
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ReplyDeleteGreat blog Jamie! I only wish I was as brave as you to actually post my weight for the entire world to see. LOL!! I totally agree with supporting peeps in their goals. Last year, I set a goal to lose at least 20lbs this year, my final weigh in showed I lost a total of 15lbs this year. Not wonderful, but, better than nothing. My goal for this year is lose another 15 lbs then hopefully I will be back to normal. Weight is a struggle, and food is my downfall. I go for quick and easy rather than smart and healthy. Hopefully, this year I will make more time for myself by preparing foods that are good for me, and not just cram the closest thing down my mouth as fast as I can. Good luck on the skinnier you! Let me know how it goes! Happy New Year:)
Stephanie, can I just say woohoo on losing 15 lbs this year! That is awesome :)Stick with it, and you'll not be feeling frustrated this time next year...always better to lose it the first time than see it come back and lose it again! Good job!