I am just learning how to subscribe to
threads here...

Anyway...here goes.

I have been popping all over this site for
a couple of months now and would be lost
without the support.

I started out LC'ing Jan 21,2003 at 240#'s
with a goal of losing 100 #'s. As of this date
I have lost 59 lbs. Every bit of it has been
a day to day struggle. Some days more than
other's.

I have cheated, I have lied and I have begged
for just a "bite" of High Carb foods. None of this
makes me proud- but it's the truth. The part that
gets me is that the behavior hurts "ME" the most.

I have struggled with not having the young and
sexy body I once had. I hate every single stretch
mark. I hate having Bat Wings. I hate having thighs
that rub together when I walk. I also hate that belly
flap that hangs down. Soooo what have I done
about it? First, attack the source. I got rid of the
things that got me these batwings, stretchmarks....etc.
HIGH CARB FOODS! Next, got my big ole hiney off
the couch. Yep- I huffed and I puffed- but trust me
each day gets easier. Then, I started drinking over
96 oz of water a day. 96 oz for me is the minimum
amount. I find on days that I don't achieve this goal
I feel tempted to eat more and feel more sluggish.
Finally, I committed to myself that I would no longer
continue on the path towards destruction. NEVER
go BACK!

The plus side of this is that I made choices that
are better for me than going back to that old
WOL. It shows! I don't care what people say
about this WOE- PERIOD! I am not going to risk
going back to the old me because of a few
misguided people who think they know what's
best for me better than I do. I have to live with
ME all the time, not them.

I am also blessed because I found this group
of WONDERFUL people! I have learned more
here through other people's experiences that
I have used in my daily life.

Anyway, enough blabbering on and on.

I am glad to be here.

Have a BLESSED day,
Tanya

Hi Tanya,

Well done on all your weight loss 59 lbs gone and dusted, great to see you so honest about the struggles, but amazing to read about all the positive changes

You are on a roll, keep up that motivation and soon you will be at goal, thanks for posting such a get up and go post

Graeme

Thanks Graeme,

You are getting your groove on too with
39 lbs gone! You go Boy!


Have a great day!
Tanya

Hi Tanya,

Congratulations on admitting what was wrong in your life and coming so far in overcoming it. I am glad you found us and I look forward to seeing more of your posts.

Thanks Liz!!!

Tanya

Thanks so much for sharing your journey so far-- it was very motivating to read. I look forward to you sharing your 'secrets of success'!!

Congratulations on those 59 pounds!!!

What kinds of exercise are you doing?

I have to confess that I am not as dedicated toward exercise as I would like to be.

Here's my theory: ANY activity is better than NO activity right?

1st: I rode the bus from our parking garage to the hospital which is about a 1/3 of a mile away. So now I walk to the hospital every day.
2nd: I rode the elevator to the 2nd floor, Now I climb stairs 2 flights of them.
3rd: I sat at my desk during lunch. Now I get up for at least 10 mins and walk the halls or climb stairs. (stair climbing will help you trim that butt and legs) Some days I do as much as 40 mins. Depends on my mood, time, etc.
4th: I would go home and cook dinner and sit in front of tv, Now I swim in pool, Tae bo or bowflex each night- except weekends.
Lately I have been swimming more than Bowflex or Tae bo.

So I have gradually incorporated more activity into my day.
If I were to sit on my boohonkus and do nothing then my results should be the same-Nothing.

I do exercise in the evening because I don't trust myself to do it earlier- eyes and brain are not funtioning properly at 5:30 when I have to get up. So it's best to do it in the evening. Plus I am tired and ready to sleep the night through.

Hope this answered your question. Remember this one pound of lean muscle burns more calories than 1 pound of fat. Gain muscle = more calories burned.

Be blessed!
Tanya

Hi Tanya

Great to read your post. Congratulations on those 59 pounds gone and what you have achieved so far.

Hi Tanya,

You are my hero! Just reading what you have done makes me think that I can do it too. Keep up the good work.

Karen

Adding in those little bits of exercise here and there rather than relying on transportation or the easy way around something is definately a good way to ease into exercise!

Donald

You are soooo right about that Donald!

I am so glad I don't ride the bus anymore!
I get home 15 mins earlier, plus I am getting a gorgeous tan this year. ( makes you look thinner)

I feel better for doing it!

Be blessed!

Your right about the people on the board helping! That is so great that you are now 59 pounds lighter! I look forward to that day. Look forward to seeing your posts.