Why do I want to lose weight?

Well, first of all, I just don't like the way I look or how my clothes fit. I want to be able to look nice without having to be uncomfortable.

Its a health issue for me. I began hearing that after 40, its even tougher to lose weight. Well here I am at 38 so I better do something. Diabetes run strongly in my family-I just found out that my brother is on oral antidiabetic meds-he's 6 years older than me. My 1st cousin-who is one year older than me -is diabetic.
I am not trying to go there!

Also, as a nurse, I've seen the longterm effects of obesity and it ain't pretty!

10 patterns I accepted w/o question
1. I have to have dessert
2.I have to have a starchy side dish with each meal
3. I'm stressed out so I deserve a sundae
4. I show my dh, i'll overeat sweets
5. I've got a slow metabolism
6. They make nice clothes to fit my bigger size
7. I'm meant to be this size
8. Too much fat is bad
9. I don't really need that much protein
10. I'll never reach my goal

Things I am doing to change
realize and admit to myself that i have an addiction

planning my meals

reading for the facts

exercising

learnig new ways to cope with stress



kat