I have been on a diet most of my adult life. At one time or another, I jumped off the weight loss wagon and decided to go back to basically eating whatever I wanted and in very large quantities. Most times it happened around the holidays. I don't think it was ever the foods I chose because I like vegetables and meat, but portion size was a big factor in my weight gain. Portion control was never something I practiced. My confession is that this is my 3rd time on Weight Watchers, but that is OK. I am determined to change for good.
I have, at one time, lost over 90 lbs. It took over two years, but it was worth it. I lost it by eating well-balanced meals and snacks and an exercise routine. Sadly, it took only 8 months to slowly put the weight back on. I managed to put most of it on while going through therapy to recover from a herniated disc. Thankfully, it did not require surgery, but procrastination took over and it never went away.
I found myself, years after my recovery, still using the excuse that I was overweight because of this injury. Some people would ask me, "How long ago was that?" I finally decided this year that there were no more excuses, after 5 long years. When the doctor puts you on blood pressure medicine and you are faced with a family history of diabetes, it should get to you. But it would never affect me. Right? Well, I am currently on blood pressure medicine and I have had elevated blood sugars which indicates very bad things. In the healthcare industry you see first-hand what these conditions are capable of doing to people. Especially people under 40 years of age. Obesity has no age limit. I am trying to control my weight in order to be free from this medicine, but most important, I want to see my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. I know that it is possible!
I have so many reasons to live a life free of medicine and feeling healthier! So far, my wife and I have lost almost 30 lbs. together. I hope to see many more years of life on this earth. But I must admit....losing weight is hard work. And I hate that it is not easier. Because I'm still lazy. But I try to remember that it's not all about me.
I have, at one time, lost over 90 lbs. It took over two years, but it was worth it. I lost it by eating well-balanced meals and snacks and an exercise routine. Sadly, it took only 8 months to slowly put the weight back on. I managed to put most of it on while going through therapy to recover from a herniated disc. Thankfully, it did not require surgery, but procrastination took over and it never went away.
I found myself, years after my recovery, still using the excuse that I was overweight because of this injury. Some people would ask me, "How long ago was that?" I finally decided this year that there were no more excuses, after 5 long years. When the doctor puts you on blood pressure medicine and you are faced with a family history of diabetes, it should get to you. But it would never affect me. Right? Well, I am currently on blood pressure medicine and I have had elevated blood sugars which indicates very bad things. In the healthcare industry you see first-hand what these conditions are capable of doing to people. Especially people under 40 years of age. Obesity has no age limit. I am trying to control my weight in order to be free from this medicine, but most important, I want to see my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. I know that it is possible!
I have so many reasons to live a life free of medicine and feeling healthier! So far, my wife and I have lost almost 30 lbs. together. I hope to see many more years of life on this earth. But I must admit....losing weight is hard work. And I hate that it is not easier. Because I'm still lazy. But I try to remember that it's not all about me.
Weight Loss Exercise:
"Get into a booth at a restaurant and if your stomach doesn't sneak out onto the table while you eat....get out the party hats because the weight loss party has begun. I recently celebrated this milestone in my journey."
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