When this picture was taken, I was 187 lbs. It is hard to type that, though I am very open about my weight. Why didn't anyone TELL ME I was fat???? That still bothers me but that is not the point of this blog. Here I will, as briefly as I can , discuss how I got THERE and how I got HERE.THERE:
1) Depression after my last child. Doc did NOT tell me that the anti depressants slow my metabolism to NOTHING.
2) Eating like a Sumo Wrestler. Know how the Sumo's gain weight? They eat huge meals and then they sleep. I was on that diet. Would stop at McD on the way home from work for a double cheeseburger, fries, and chicken sandwich. Consume, then nap. Huh. My pants are tight. Weird??
3) Husband and kids love: chicken wings, Chinese take out, pizza, fast food..you get the picture. We probably ate out/ordered in 3 or 4 days of the week. Then sleep (see Sumo above).
HERE:
1) Saw my family pic from a Thanksgiving pic and I didn't know who that was. It was me. And I was sad and fat.
2) You have to really want and know that this is your time to change. We all get tired of feeling fat , but it is when you are tired of the PROCESS that makes you fat is when you are willing to change. I was ready.
3) www.sparkpeople.com saved my life. It is a FREE on line weight loss forum that helps you track everything and meet more people doing the same thing you are doing. It is one thing to write down what you eat, it is another to actually look up the statistics on calories and fat. Turns out wings and McD are not so good for me! I love Sparkpeople and will be a member for life.
4)www.fitbit.com It is a $100 pedometer that is really small and tracks calories burned, miles, steps, etc. You can even wear it at night and it will track your sleeping patterns (how long it took you to fall asleep, how many times you woke). I love this thing and feel lost if it is not on me 24/7. It has a great, easy website, too. Check them out. I strive for 11,000 steps (5 1/2 miles) a day or 77,000 steps a week.
5) I met a gal on Sparkpeople and you can find her on FaceBook. Her name is Rachel Mac and I think you can search for her under Rachel Mac Fitness. Her story is amazing. Simply amazing. I will never have the dedication she has for eating clean but she is smart, funny and knows that in order to succeed, you have to be willing to try different methods.
6) I have read a TON of books about people that lose weight, their tips and tricks. The best compliment I have received so far is from my teenage daughter: "I am so glad you are not using liquids and powders to lose weight and you are doing it the healthy way". This coming from a girl that worships the Kardashian's was a big WIN in my column!
It is not easy. You have to rethink how you look at food and you also have to know yourself. No carb is not for everyone. You have to experiment with your body to see how you feel and what works for you. No one plan is the Right plan unless it works for YOU.
Ask me anything. I am very open about my struggles. I want everyone to know it is possible to eat and live well. It is not as expensive as you think and I can help you break that down, too. Believe me, I am a miser and will not spend more than I need to for anything.
Cat
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