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A Better Me
I always had big dreams. As a child, I wanted to be a singer (the catch was...I can't really sing)...and I always loved to dance. But I allowed my weight to keep me from pursuing my dreams. I was extremely shy and self conscious, had very low self esteem. I used food to comfort myself, to be my friend, not realizing that wasn't really what food was designed to do. Looking back, I now realize I did what I needed to do to survive some difficult childhood situations that I had no control ...
I always had big dreams. As a child, I wanted to be a singer (the catch was...I can't really sing)...and I always loved to dance. But I allowed my weight to keep me from pursuing my dreams. I was extremely shy and self conscious, had very low self esteem. I used food to comfort myself, to be my friend, not realizing that wasn't really what food was designed to do. Looking back, I now realize I did what I needed to do to survive some difficult childhood situations that I had no control over. Only recently have I stopped blaming myself for those situations and for using food to deal with them. The little girl that I was came up with a way to make it through life when she didn't know any better. Now, as an adult, I'm learning healthier ways to deal with the obstacles that sometimes appear in front of me as I travel through my life's journey. I've learned to treat myself with respect, compassion, and tenderness. I've learned to forgive myself when I don't live up to my own expectations. And most importantly, I've learned to love the life I live...this is the only life I'll have (I think) and I intend to live the rest of my life as the adventure it is!!
My all time highest weight was 360 pds. In June of 2008, I weighed 270 pounds. When I found SparkPeople in August of 2008, I was down to 251 pounds.
It's now early December of 2008 and I'm down to 212 pounds. The resources I've found at SP are invaluable. I've never had this kind of support in any past attempts at losing weight. I now realize this is about my health and fitness...not just about losing weight. I feel so much better physically and emotionally. I'm now able to live my life relatively pain free. I have energy and a positive attitude. I believe I can do this for the rest of my life. I'm now dancing again and enjoying my life. If I can do this, anyone can!!
Feb 1, 2009: I'm down to 196 (yea!! below 200 pounds for the first time in a long time!!). The middle of Feb. will be my 6 month anniversary with SP, I just can't believe the changes I've made during that time! I'm actually wearing regular size clothes now!! I just feel so much lighter...when I dance, I notice I'm able to move more freely, I no longer struggle to climb stairs or walk distances, I no longer come home from work too exhausted to move...now I come home and work out!! If I've been able to change my life this much in the past 6 months, I'm really excited about what the next 6 months will bring!
March 25, 2009: Just turned 50 yesterday and I can't believe how great I feel. I'm stronger and more fit now than I was at 30!! I weighed in at 190 pounds this morning. The weight loss has slowed down, but I now realize I'm more concerned about making healthy choices than I am about some number on the scale. Yes I still have more weight to lose, but I know that will come if I continue eating healthy and exercising and I fully intend to continue down this road..."quit" is no longer in my vocabulary!!
1/03/2010
Bootcamp starting stats:
Weight: 174
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Member Since: 8/16/2008
SparkPoints: 49946
SparkAmerica Minutes: 60931
My Goals:
To feel healthy and strong.
To have the energy to go dancing again.
To be able to go into any store and buy cute clothes.
To be able to tuck my shirt in my jeans and know I look good.
My Program:
I'm not following a specific program, but I do follow a lot of the principles of Weight Watchers.
I exercise almost every day: cardio, strength training, core work and flexibility.
Personal Information:
I work long hours at a very stressful job. To relax, I like to garden, read, write, dance, make jewelry and play with my crazy little cat.
Other Information:
I used to take dance lessons-love to watch Dancing With the Stars!
I'm not totally a vegetarian, but I do eat a lot of vegetarian meals.
Read mystery novels-particularly those written by female authors.
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