Now that warmer weather is upon us, I know that many of us are working on our diets and exercise. Wearing shorts and t-shirts is becoming the norm this time of year and we all want to look good. I will never have a beach body, unless you count a beached whale LOL Just kidding. But I am looking forward to taking this time of year and really concentrating on my physical goals.
Getting my weight down and maintaining that is my priority right now. One, it will be much better for my overall health. I am classified by my doctor as morbidly obese. Honestly, I'd much rather they just call me fat. Morbidly obese is so clinical and yet terrifying at the same time. Maybe that's the point? Maybe it's supposed to scare me into losing weight? I don't do well with scare tactics LOL
Anyway, I am working on changing my eating habits. I won't say that I am going to change my diet because let's be real, I love comfort food. What I need to do is change the way that I eat. I have been telling myself to not go back for seconds. I don't really need seconds even though I may want them. Well, my brain thinks I want them but my body is actually ok without the seconds. I am incorporating more things like salads and fish into my weekly diet. I have learned the olive oil is my flavorful friend. And when I remind myself to actually chew my food, I am less likely to eat as much. I know that may sound a might ridiculous, but I will often just inhale my food.
About six months ago, I topped out at 265. And that's not the heaviest I've ever been in my life either. Still, I do not like that number. I carry most of the extra weight in my belly. Big shock. So many of the t-shirts that I have worn for years have now become belly shirts. I won't dare wear them out in public but around the house is ok....if my roommate isn't home LOL Well, I have been incorporating some life changes and am starting to see some improvements.
I am trying to walk as much as I can. i am not successful in making that an everyday thing yet but I will get there. As I eat less and move more, I am hoping to get myself into better shape. I have been able to stay under 250 lbs for a month now and I don't want that trend to change. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
