Corridor 9

Well… after seeing the Doctor 2 weeks ago for a throat infection and taking my course of antibiotics, I’ve still got the funk. I ended up going back to Multicare this morning in an effort to finally get over whatever crap has invaded my immune system. 3 weeks really is too long to be feeling this bad. I’ve started losing my voice again, and swallowing is getting tougher. Anyway… maybe the new meds will work better.

On a side note, I continue to lose weight. Maybe this kick was what I needed to get my portion size under control. I’ve found that I don’t need to eat as much as I was and now don’t put as much on my plate as a result. I’m still full after eating though.

As of this morning…. 207.5!

It’s been a while since I posted anything here in the weight loss category. It isn’t that we haven’t been trying to lose weight, it’s just that I’ve been fluctuating a bit more than I thought I would. You may remember that I posted when I weighed in at 221.5 Lbs. Well… unfortunately I went up a bit after that and reached 226.5 before I really started doing anything about it. Since starting this Weight Watchers diet I’ve been able to eat what I want in smaller portions and keep losing slowly and steadily. I may not be losing 10 lbs per months, but at least I’m able to keep losing rather than riding the roller coaster. There are times when the scale tips the other way, usually around birthdays, Easter, and such, but it’s an ongoing process.

Ever wish you could harness the power of the internet; maybe to help you achieve a goal. No, I’m not talking about making money, there are too many websites out there already that are stealing from people with promises of getting rich quick. No, I’m talking more about a personal or spiritual goal.

I’ve tried to harness the power of the net to express my thoughts. Sometimes I succeed, and sometimes it seems like nothing more than mindless babble. I guess my ultimate goal is to learn more about myself. While this is a wonderful goal in my own personal life, it doesn’t necessarily help others unless they are going through the same things that I have written about.

However, over at One Wight or Another, they are helping others through their blog and the power of the internet. It’s founder was tired of being “overweight” and decided that it was time to do something about it. Being as how she didn’t have time to go to a local support group, she started blogging and her page took off. Her second post, more or less an introduction into her life and why she started, shares a part of her life that most people keep secret. She lays it all out on the table; her past, her weight, her spirituality, and her plan for change. I think it’s this openness and desire to share her experience with others that has caused this site to grow. Today there are over 20 people who also post about their weight loss and other issues guiding their life.

I’m simply tired of this extra weight. Call it laziness, call it whatever you like, the simple fact of the matter is that I’m tired of weighing as much as I do. I’m almost 50 lbs more than I was 2 years ago, and that is simply unacceptable. My mood swings, I’m lethargic all day, my clothes don’t fit, and I simply don’t want to be like this any more.

So, in an attempt to work myself up to getting in shape again, I’ve decided to lay it all out on the table. For the past few months I’ve complained more and more about not being the weight I’d like to be. However, I’ve not done anything about it in over 6 months; I haven’t been to the gym, haven’t watched what I was eating, and haven’t even stepped on a scale simply cause I didn’t want to be reminded that I was letting it get out of control. Well… I stepped on the scale today; 221.5 lbs! Yea… I said it, now it’s time to change it.

I’ve decided that I’m simply not going to lose weight by doing one of those crash diets. In addition, I’m not so sure that the carb diet I was on 2 years ago even helped, not as much as the exercise and watching what I was eating did. I guess the first step to any life changing event is to realize that one has a problem.

I have a problem.

Whew… that wasn’t as hard as I thought. Now comes the hard part thought. In realizing that I have a problem, I must figure out a solution for myself.

No Crash Diets! Set Attainable Goals! Quit Putting It Off Till Tomorrow! Realize This ISN’T Going To Happen Overnight!

First, I have realized is the fact that exercise isn’t simply a gym thing. I can exercise at home anytime I want. I don’t have to hit the treadmill or free weights. I’ve decided to do pushups and situps before every shower I take. Either I’m going to lose weight, or I’ll become stinky by avoiding showers.

Second, A portion is NOT 2 plates of food. A portion of ANYTHING is probably going to be about the size of your fist. Granted, we’re not talking about chocolate, or a fistful of candy, but as far as chicken, vegies, and healthy food is concerned, a portion is about a fistful.

Third, My attainable goal: 10 lbs in 1 month. On January 13th I will be leaving for a week in the Smokies. I think this is a very attainable goal, and will give me something to push forward to. This may be a bit over the 2 lbs per week safe limit, but I don’t think that half a pound a week more is going to make that much of a difference.

I’ll start posting something here every Wednesday regarding my progress, any stumbling blocks I’ve run across, and any other comments that I can think of. Maybe doing this will help me be accountable to myself and quit putting off till tomorrow what gets heavier today.