If a picture describes a thousand words, then a picture of a fat man probably describes thousands.
That was me. fat man. And the photo was taken a few years ago when I was standing with my three very skinny nephews at my brother’s wedding.
As I was looking at the pictures, the Sesame Street song “One of These Things is Not Like the Other” ran through my head. And I was a thing.
That was the day I started.
For those of us who have struggled with weight for years, losing it is easier said than done. I realized that my journey had to start in my head. I needed to change the way I looked and thought about food. Again, easier said than done.
For me, a revelation came when I started evaluating the amount of food I was eating. I love everything about food. The taste, the smell, the feeling that gently rolls over the tongue. Sorry, that was gross.
I started eating less. I have found that I don’t need any help to be full. i just wanted it. So I no longer want it. Also, I try not to eat anything after dinner. I used to love a bowl of cereal right before bed, so this was tough.
But eating less food alone wasn’t going to get me where I wanted to be. She put together a beginner’s workout that was progressively intensified to the point where I could feel the difference.
In the first year I went from 340 to 285 pounds.
The second year, I changed my diet again. I cut out bread and other carb-related products that would make me lose my best friend.
Success begets success, so seeing the weight continue to drop encouraged me to continue on a steady path.By the end of my second year, I had dropped from 285 to 210. And that’s where I’ve been sitting frustrated for months.
Then a friend sent me a link to an abdominal workout video provided by a cheeky little Australian in the form of a 20 minute visit to hell. I’ve tried out, but it wasn’t always successful. started running at the same time. It’s not far at first, but gradually increases the distance. No, I hate running. But I knew it helped.
Those sitting on the edge of their seats can see how much I’ve lost. That’s right, I noticed that no one was sitting on the edge of the seat. A drum roll, please. My current weight is 187. I’m bad at math, but my total weight loss is 153 pounds.
Is there a secret approach to take when losing weight? Yes, but I’m not saying. just kidding.
I simply quote Yoda. please do not. conduct. or don’t. No try.”
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