I had an email come through that said “You need to realize what made you gain weight in the first place. What were the excuses you were making”? I then made a list of all the excuses I gave myself and friends for not eating right or working out. After reading my excuses, I began to cry and be so ashamed of myself that these were excuses that should have been coming from single mothers, paraplegics, and people with muscle and bone diseases.
For example: I leave for work at 6:30 and get home from work at 6:30. I don’t have the time to get home, work out, and prepare a good healthy meal that I thought took over an hour all before 7:00. I say 7:00 because that is the time that books and the internet has told me not to eat past.
WAKE UP CRYSTAL! You don’t have children to feed, bathe, pick out school clothes, and then read a night time story.
If my best friend finds the time to this and stays thin and eats healthy with out going to a gym, then there is no excuse for me.
I will say that there have been big changes in my life that stressed me out and I didn’t know how to deal with them other than turn to food that I craved. That just made me tired and I could sleep it away. While I was swimming in my own self pity I was only making things worse by gaining weight and losing self confidence. We all know what lack of self confidence can do to a person. I really don’t have to go into that.
Since Thursday when I first went on the Bert Show my mindset has truly changed thanks to them and everyone’s inspiring emails and comments. I have tried this time and time again but, this time I realized what was really wrong with me and why I wasn’t successful. I didn’t listen to loved ones and kept procrastinating. I only got pissed off when they were trying to help by telling me not to put that taco in my mouth. They just wanted me happy again.
Well guys GUESS WHAT? I’m doing something about it. I have started walking on the treadmill everyday, some days longer than others. If I don’t make it the whole mile I just start making up dance routines to make my self laugh and feel better. My friend/roommate has paired up with me and helps me pick out food and even though she is 105lbs she still will eat the same stuff with me so that I don’t feel alone and crave what she is eating. I couldn’t be more thankful for her. My other friend is taking some boot camp classes and she has been showing me some exercises that they do. Today it hurts to laugh, she really kicked my butt last night.
Tonight I’m going home to start FIT TV at 6:30<-- I never knew it existed. I’ve been getting emails on the fitness DVDs and I have a few in mind that I’m going to buy.
Fat Free Yogurt and whole grain foods has become my best friends. Right now I am just trying to watch my portions. I feel like I still have a little while till I get the hang of it, and being able to determine what to eat at what times.
Friday is weigh in day and I’m truly nervous about it, I will let you know how much first thing Friday. I will put pics up after 10lbsß so I feel better about myself.
Thank you to everyone that has given me pointers and ideas on my new lifestyle. Your input is so helpful and motivating!
Crystal
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Hi! My name is Laura, and I'm 24. I've lost 60lbs over the past 4 years, going from a 20 to a size 9/10. i have kept it off very well, even in times of slacking. I am current revamping my goal to lose my final 20 and get down to a size 7/8. If I can give you a word of advice, look online for "Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle," by Tom Venuto. It sounds like a book for bodybuilders, but it's for anyone really trying to get healthy and lose that fat. The book changed my life, and I firmly believe that even though I didn't follow directions to a T, I've been able to lose weight and keep it off after struggling my entire life. FINALLY!!!!!
If you cannot find the book online, feel free to email me. I still have my copy and would find a way to get it to you.
It really does take a LOT of hard work and dedication to lose weight THE RIGHT WAY (in order to stay healthy and keep it off permanently), but you can do it!!! I commend you on your effort! Stay strong, and best wishes! :)
Stay strong you can do it! I have recently started on the weightloss journey myself. I have chosen to do weight watchers, which has been a great program so far. Even if you decide to go another direction you can always eat their meals or some of the others that are lower in calories, it will really help to have a stash of them when you don't have time to cook. Keep up the hard work!!!
Sounds like you're off to a great start! Stay motivated and keep reminding yourself that you can do this! Best of luck!
You said "I leave for work at 6:30 and get home from work at 6:30. I don’t have the time to get home, work out, and prepare a good healthy meal that I thought took over an hour all before 7:00. I say 7:00 because that is the time that books and the internet has told me not to eat past." I agree - that's what the internet/books say - but - you have to figure out what works for YOU. There was a time I was going to the gym at 10pm or 11pm and people thought I was crazy. It was very late, but it "worked for me" and my crazy schedule. Better to go *sometime* than NO time. Just like - better to do SOME (even 10 minutes) exercise than NO (0 minutes) exercise. i could ramble on about this topic, but... don't give up. persistence is a lot harder than starting. prove others wrong, and as i always say (my motto), "be your own role model" - prove to yourself (and others) what's really possible. don't give up.
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