Monday, September 17, 2007

Weight Loss Challenge

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I have joined the newest Tales From the Scales weight loss challenge. It has been hard for me to write this post because I do not want to tell anyone my intentions. What if I fail? What if I just quit? I have very little will power, and my flesh is weak. Most of all, I hate dieting. Accountability. That's what this is about. Blogging about my challenge will keep me accountable.

I have seriously dieted three times in my life. (Serious meaning it lasted more than five days.) The first time I lost 10 pounds, the second 16, and the third 12. My goal this time is 40 pounds. FORTY!!! Why 40? It seems like the perfect number for me. I have held on to 10 pounds for each of my last four pregnancies, AND I am going to be 40 in May. Forty pounds seems logical to me.

Duchess has been asking me lately if I have another baby in my tummy. I look like I do. I saw some pictures of myself on my digital camera. They weren't pretty. I think I am too proud, embarrassed, or vain to post them now. Maybe if I lose weight and have an awesome 'after' picture to share in the future I will. I also don't feel compelled to share my current weight or measurements. Let's just say if I gain much more weight, I will have to start shopping in the plus size department. These are the trivial reasons I want to lose weight.

I have more reasons. First and foremost, I have been convicted that I am a glutton. I believe my gluttony is hindering my walk with the Lord. Secondly, I want to feel better. I don't have the energy I used to. Thirdly, for health reasons. My mother died from breast cancer. Being overweight increases my risks even more. There is a history of Type 2 Diabetes in my family. I don't want to be a risk factor for that either. Lastly, The King has just been told he has high cholesterol and needs to lose some weight. This is a great time for me to start and support him in the process.

I don't have a 'diet' that I am planning to follow. Right now I am going to start out with portion control, cutting back on sweets, and fats (notice I didn't say cutting out), and exercise. If it doesn't work then I will have to do something more drastic.

My biggest challenge is being home all day. I homeschool and have constant access to the fridge and pantry. Whenever I give my kids a snack, I tend to snack right along with them. My other challenge will be trying to fit exercise into my already busy days.

My weigh in day is Tuesday and I will be posting my results here. If you don't really care to know what's happening, don't check in on Tuesdays.

On my mark....get set....GO away pounds, GO AWAY!

8 comments:

  1. Ahhh, the lack of will-power and self-discipline. I hear ya. As much as I hate to hear it, I'm the only one who can do anything about it. Self-discipline, I'm discovering, is something we learn and practise -- it isn't something we just have or don't have. Some people are more self-motivated than others, yes, but whether or not we're going to dedicate ourselves to something is up to us.

    WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!! See you next week!

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  2. I couldn't read your first paragraph and not comment!

    Knowing your weaknesses will be your biggest strength

    Together, we will do this!

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  3. Thanks for sharing!

    At least we won't be in this alone, right?

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  4. Good for you for taking the first step! And I with you on cutting back, not out completely. That's why I've loved Weight Watchers, though I only did the online version -- nothing is off limits. Also, with WW, it's not a diet, and I've found that helps me mentally. 'Cause like you, I hate dieting, but I really like living and it's best for me to think of this as a lifestyle change so I can live longer.

    Anyway, welcome to the Challenge! I'm looking forward to going through this with you and everyone else. :)

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  5. Welcome to the challenge! Instead of "dieting" check out the Abs Diet. Although it has DIET in the name, it's actually a way of life and not a diet as we now normally think about it. :-)
    Path to Health

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  6. Hey, I am trying to be healthier too. I am trying to exercise...we bought a really nice treadmill and I walk on it at least 5-6 days a week. I am "trying" to watch what I eat but it is so hard! I will try along with you! One thing they tell me is not to get hung up on pounds but by how you feel and how your clothes feel on you.

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  7. Hi, saw you over at Tales from the Scales. I agree, we should feel like we can eat anything, just limit the amount. Hang in there, stay focused.

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