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I am ready. Today is the first day of 2010. It is the first day of a new me. I have done a lot of sole searching in the past week to determine if I am really ready to loose weight. It has required a lot of thought. The first thing I decidecd to do was to list all of the things that my weight is holding me back from. Although it is very personal I decided to share. I figure that in sharing it perhaps it will help someone else stay motivated. So here it is:
- I am in pain. It is preventing me from living the way I want to day to day.
- I cannot hike with the kids.
- I am uncomfortable sitting in the movies because my butt is too big.
- Everything hurts… Sitting, walking, climbing the stairs, shifting in bed, and yes I mean everything!
- I cannot walk without becoming winded.
- I cannot fly in a plane comfortably.
- I cannot go on roller coasters.
- I cannot dance with my girls.
- I cannot get off of the floor easily when I play with the kids.
- I cannot buckle comfortably with a coat on.
I will be beginning to cut calories today, tomorrow I will ease into exercise and in two weeks I will be joining weight watchers. I have been successful before with the program and am looking forward to structure. Until that point I will finish a jar of HerbaLife I have left over. While HerbaLife will be a good jump start I have not found that I am able to stay on it for more then about a month. Mixing things up should help!
I am sure that there are many more things that are not on my mind right now. I need to do this for me. I need to be alive again. My weight is killing my body, my mind and most of all my spirit. This will be the year that I take charge of me. Who is with me?
P.S. The scale picture is not me. I am going to take on… but I will not post it until I am ready emotionally to put it out there!
Becca
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Mount Everest is climbed one step at a time. Goals are reached in small increments, keeping the goal in mind and taking one step at a time…
That is a fantastic way to look at it… I love the analogy… I will keep trying to remember that!
wow, it’s scary how many things on your list rings a bell for me. I hope you and me both can kick the weight loss battles!!
How sweet are you offering me support! I’d love it. People helping people makes all the difference!
Zeemaid I always find that the support of others can make or break my success. I will be posting daily. Please come and stoip by and share how you are going as well. If you are not comfortable with that please feel free to email me via the contact us button. I would love to have many more people join us. If you know anyone who needs some support or just people they can relate to please point them to http://www.askbecca.com. Together we can accomplish anything! What steps are you going to be taking this year as far as becoming healthier?
Becca
It’s all about the state of mind. If you decide you’re going to do it, nothing can stop you! I’m looking forward to following your journey!
Stacy I think that the state of mind is often what holds people back. I am forging forward and would to have as many people follow my journey with support and guidance as I can get!
Becca