Since it is after midnight, it is already Day 1. Technically, I haven't even really started yet as I haven't eaten anything in the last half hour. :)
I will weigh and measure in the morning, however I am not looking forward to it at all. I haven't been this big in years. I realize that the last few years have been extremely stressful and unhealthy for me both emotionally and physically. And I will not allow myself to dwell in negativity or bash my physical condition. I just know that it is now time to make a serious change concerning my health and losing weight is one of the biggest issues I must now face.
Let me start Day 1 with the reasons I want to lose weight.
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I want to lose weight so that I am a healthier person in general.
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I want to lose weight because having the extra weight on makes me feel horrible, sluggish, tired and, well.... heavy.
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I want to lose weight because I need to live longer since I am the only parent my chidren have. They have noone else to provide for them or love them the way I do.
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I want to lose weight so that I can do all the things that my overweight body does not allow me to do right now.
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And lastly.. yes, I want to lose weight so I can wear all those clothes that they don't make in my size and look GOOD in them!
So, what am I going to do about it?
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I am going to start walking - EVERY DAY. Even if it is just one mile. I have to do it.
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I am going to cut out carbohydrates from my diet. Well, most of them.. the bad ones and start eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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I am going to practice portion control. Even if it comes in the form of pre-packaged frozen meals.
I am not going to give up, either. Things are wonderful in my life right now and I know that they will only just keep getting better. Without all this weight holding me back, I will be free to enjoy it.
Besides that, I now live near the beach! I want to wear a bathing suit and go swimming! :P
