Baby steps for a better life.. - Page 2

[Tigerchild]

Bunny, I have been struggling and struggling with compuslive overeating all my life (luckily for me my metabolism could compensate until about 5 years ago). I still haven't gotten a handle on the eating part full time BUT I've been doing pretty good on exercising and I feel a lot better!

You are strong, and you are going to be able to get a little healthier every day! Don't worry about what other people are thinking when you're walking, they can just eff off if they can't be nice and supportive! You're doing this for you, not them, and if they're doing that then they're not worth your trouble. I can't imagine what people get out of that either, other than they just want to be SURE that you know that they're asshats and wouldn't mistake them for normal people.

[eccomama]

i'm so so happy for you for taking such a big step towards taking care of yourself. as least from my own experience i can attest that standing up for myself by vowing to take care of myself, was the hugest thing i have ever done. i had so many setbacks but i kept on going back!!! i still have bad mornings, days, when i fall off the wagon but i get right up and keep going!!!

so just keep walking and ignore all the neg energy!

[Kailey's mom]

You can do this!!!! Please Please keep us updated on how you are doing, even on the rough days!!! My first suggestion would be to declutter the kitchen of temptation! Also, if you don't have anything, look on craiglist for an exercize machine =D I can find them free here at least once/week, maybe more. I'm so excited for you!

[MyZymurgy]

Here is a scale we use at our house - it goes up to 550 lbs and only costs about $50. http://www.amazon.com/My-Weigh-XL-55...2009226&sr=1-7

I doubt it is quite as accurate as a scale in a doctor's office, but if you find the scale to be a motivator you may want to check it out. It's worked well for us, although I've never used the "talking" feature. Who needs to "hear" their weight every morning??

I can't wait to follow your blog!!

[laohaire]

Sit down and come up with reasons for losing weight. YOUR reasons, the things that really motivate you.

Then make a few copies of your list - with the best reasons in really big letters, too - and tape the list near the door, the fridge, in your view when you're watching TV, that sort of thing. So you won't forget the REAL reasons as you go through your day, so you can make mindful choices throughout your day.

If you are seized by an unhelpful impulse, like a craving or really not wanting to do your walk or something, review your list first. If you still have the impulse, perhaps adopt a try-it-and-see attitude. So if you don't want to walk, just do it for 5 minutes (or whatever) and if you still really want to stop walking, fine (chances are, once you get going you'll be ok). Or if you really want a tempting treat, tell yourself to wait an hour (or whatever) and if you still want that treat, fine. (But, even better, make yourself a high-protein snack first).

Oh, and if treats are your weakness, consider unplugging the TV for a while. It's really hard for ANYONE to watch commercials of food (and the food in the commercials aren't going to be the kind that will bless your body) without craving it. You might be doing ok for a while and not really thinking about them, and bam, you turn on the TV and they have it right in your face.

Good luck, you can do it!

[ChristyMarie]

Originally Posted by Bunnyflakes

And I realize that people are going to make fun of me when I go walking for exercise. One thing I don't get is why people feel that they must yell nasty things to me from their cars? How does that enrich their life? But whatever. I will turn my MP3 player up and keep on walking. I just have to do something. I really feel like if I don't, my entire struggle will have been worthless.

As another poster said, screw 'em! They are just jealous they don't have the determination it takes to exercise.

You can also look into a gym with an indoor track if the mall doesn't work out, and January is the time to join with all the specials. You burn more calories actually walking than you do walking on a treadmill, just FYI.

You can do this!!!

[kristenok18]

Those "Walk Away The Pounds" videos are pretty good, too, and you can do that in your living room (and most don't require extra equipment). They make them in several styles, so you can probably find one that suits your activity level. Maybe your library has some you could check out!

[sinsaratea]

Originally Posted by Tigerchild

I can't imagine what people get out of that either, other than they just want to be SURE that you know that they're asshats and wouldn't mistake them for normal people.

BWAHAHAHAHA! so true and glad to find someone else who uses the word asshat. its such a satisfying word without being totally dirty.

[LavenderMae]

I think one of the hardest things or the most insidious things about abuse is the way it often results in us not taking care of ourselves. It ruins your self worth to the point you don't even want to take care of yourself anymore. I think it's not very well understood by people in general what abuse does to one's thought patterns and just how much it messes you up.

I am so happy for you that you are out and this the beginning of a whole new much better and healthier journey for you.
I would start with learning how to love and take care of yourself again. You are so worth it and I am wishing you so much happiness and health in this upcoming new year and beyond.

[Vancouver Mommy]

You can do it! You are a worthy human being and deserse a life of happiness, respect and health.

[_ktg_]

Your post is inspiring! Kudos to you in figuring out how you were "killing" yourself with weight and taking back your life. Its making me think how to take back my life and lose my additional weight instead of just being a passerby on how I make choices for myself (food, exercise, socializing)

I agree with the other PP, people who shout rude remarks = @sshats, whose mother's clearly did not raise them right. @sshat ...I think I'm in love with that word now.

[Caittune]

I couldn't read and not reply. I've seen your username around a lot and I always admire your wisdom and strength.

I wanted to second the "walk away the pounds" dvds. They are the one exercise dvd that has actually not made me feel like crud about myself when I've tried to do them. I actually started to drop weight when doing them too. The woman who does them has a website and I think there are some frebies you can get on her site. I like it because I can't afford equipment and I have no childcare or real way of getting to the gym. I can do this at home and still get a decent work out)

I can't wait to watch your progress.

[Freedom~Mama]

Wow you are so inspiring. I have also had weight struggles and I know how painful and frustrating it can be. I would love to be PM buddies if you ever need/want to talk. I am also trying to lose weight. Good luck, you can do this!!!!!

[fenwickmama]

[Attila the Honey]

You have so many people sending you good vibes, and I am glad - you deserve it!

I just read every word of your blog and I think you are an amazing, funny, smart and really strong woman! I couldn't read and not comment. Please keep writing, you have fans now!

The best of luck on your new journey. I love that you are doing it with your dad, that is so cool.

[Purple*Lotus]

Thanks so much everyone

I actually have some of those Leslie Sansone DVDs but they are in storage. I need to go out there and look for them!

I called the Urgent Care center in my town and asked them how far up their scale goes. They are open until later in the evenings, so I would be able to drop in and get weighed. They said yes I stopped in and they showed me how to use the scale. I weighed 458 lbs, so not as bad as I originally thought. Then I went straight to the mall, put my headphones on and walked around it one time And I did awesome today eating wise too So far, so good

[SunshineJ]

Y'know, I just want to point out that the jerks who are making rude comments are the same ones that will be drooling, calling out wolf whistles and making passes at you in a couple of years or less....

You can definitely do this!! The one thing that I'm revisiting (yeah, I'm trying to put a stop to an out of control weight issue that's threatening as well) is to make small goals. Right now I want to lose about 5 lbs. After that I want to lose another 10 - things like that. Good luck!

[chaoticzenmom]

I always feel inspired when I see heavy people working out. It's like c'mon, they're jogging...I can do it too!

I've been reading about malnourishment being a cause of obesity. The body keeps trying to get those nutrients and it doesn't, so it keeps on craving.

Culturing and fermenting foods has really helped me curb my sugar habits. I make my own lacto-fermented sodas, condiments, everything I can. Have you been to the traditional foods section here?

Keep on doing what you need to for yourself. Anyone who would yell nasty stuff has got to be jealous that you're actually doing what they wish they had the energy/willpower to do. Keep up the good work.

[momtoS]

Bunnyflakes...WOOOHOOOO for going for a walk today! Awesome! You can do this!

[Freedom~Mama]

You are doing great! You have inspired me to start trying to lose weight.