(or not!)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Weight Issues
For thirty some years I have been struggling to lose enough weight that I feel healthy and look better in my clothes. I have been on several diets, some more than once, and I guess I would have to consider myself a yo-yo dieter. I have lost 45 pounds, 35 pounds, 27 pounds, etc. over the years. At present time I do not weigh the most that I ever have weighed, :), but a few years ago a doctor told me that I should be at a weight that agrees with the "charts" for my height and frame to be healthier. She told me that even ten pounds overweight, with bad cholesterol and a couple of other issues can lead to chronic diseases such as cancer, alzheimers, heart disease,etc. The older I get, the more I realize that I need to watch my health NOW before I have major health problems and try and prevent them. I have good intentions most Sunday nights, but by Monday morning I just don't seem to care. I get twinges of guilt here and there, and I also don't feel my best many times, but I just seem to put eating healthy off until "tomorrow". So I decided I would write about it on my blog, since it is mine, and update each month how much I have lost on a certain day of the month. I won't tell my weight since you could care less - but maybe someone else will join me and/or it will encourage another person to do the same. So...starting today, with the Lord's help, I can do better! How about you? I will post my results on the 1st of each month.
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I struggle with it too, sis. About four weeks ago, I got on the scale and weighed as much as before Jesse's wedding when I went to try on dresses and my "usual size" dress couldn't be zipped up! I remember thinking at the time that I had never weighed that much without being 8 months pregnant. So I too determined to try a little harder about the food issue. I got lucky (I guess) and had a bad case of stomach flu that took 5 pounds off in 48 hours! I am hoping to lose one pound per week over the next five weeks and have set certain eating parameters down for myself. It's been over two weeks ~ and because I have made it a matter of prayer ~ so far, so good. I tend to obsess over food, and even though I don't look terribly fat, my eating has been totally out of control!
I will say, though, dear sister ~ you look 15 years younger than most people your age! You have beautiful skin, beautiful hair, and I HAVE ALWAYS wanted to look exactly like you. So there!
Carol, I always laugh when you say that - I guess because it boggles my mind! Only a little sister could say that. I love you!
Oh, and on the subject - Terry and I were interviewing a couple for church membership and the man looks at us and says, "So you guys look-you're about sixty?" I know my mouth dropped open!!
NO WAY! The man seriously needs glasses!
Hey! What do you mean by adding the "or not!" to this post?!! It's only March 2 so it's still early in the month. We are awaiting an update on the weight issue! :) No weight at all has been lost from me in these two weeks, not one single ounce (huge sigh!) ... but no gain either ...
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