This morning, I got on the scale and had a huge slap in the face. I weighed 307.4 lbs. I got dressed and took the dogs out for their morning walk. As I was walking, I tried desperately to get a handle on "the" number. Definitely not a place I want to be. I thought I was losing weight - apparently NOT.
As I continued my walk, my thoughts ran through my mind -"What am I doing wrong? I don't feel I have been 'overeating'." Bottom line, even though I do not like what I weight, right now, it is what it is. I cannot magically wave a wand and the weight disappear. Fast weight loss like that would be very unhealthy.
So, as I write this, I am trying to forgive myself for the number. I made it happen and I can be the one to undo it. Next, I have got to get up and walk. I don't mean walking the dogs, either. Their walk is basically a 20 to 30 minute stroll so that they can do their business - pee, poo, and smell for other dogs' messages. I am not getting anything out of that.
January is over, so I would imagine the exercise room at the apartment complex has filtered out the resolution keepers from the ones that finally gave up. Now, I need to start making it a point to go in and walk for 30 minutes a day. Perhaps, to change up the routine, walk in the Russell Creek park nearby to get fresh air and be alone. Maybe after I get my bonus, I can spring for a stroller for the dogs. Stick them in that and just go. However, let's make sure I am committed to this "good" habit before going down that path.
Another thing I need to make sure I make a good habit of doing - measuring out my food. It is pretty apparent that I have not been properly watching what I eat. Now, actually measure out the foods I get. I don't eyeball food very well. I know the tricks, but I am probably better off carrying around some measuring cups.
I think I overeat a lot at lunch time. Even if I take my own stuff for lunch, I have been preparing way too much. Again, this goes back to measuring. Perhaps those Ziplock segregated plastic containers can help me as well. The containers have 3 areas: Large area for say chicken, a smaller area for veggies, and an even smaller area for a dessert or starch. I saw in Prevention magazine where a company had created plates with flowers that should be about the size for protein, vegetables, and carbs. Interesting concept to help people control their portions. Unfortunately, I really do not want to spend money on new dishes.
This month's Prevention magazine centers around "walking". The main article - Walk Off 10, 20, 30+ Pounds! Go from sedentary to slim in 12 weeks with this beginner-friendly, breakthrough walking plan - and no dieting!
Okay - I am not buying the I am going to go from 300+ lbs to some model-like body. That is unrealistic. The realistic part for me - MOVE! I have got to MOVE! I think using this article for the next 12 weeks should be a good first step for me (pun intended). Also, I need to work on my portion control.
So, bear with me as I go through this. My goal right now - drop 10 lbs. That is all - just drop 10 lbs. I lose the first 10 lbs, then I will set my next goal for the next 10 lbs. Small goals will help me reach a larger goal - lower blood sugar, better fitting clothes, more self confidence, and over all well-being.
Side note - seems like this article is based on the Prevention Book - Walk Your Butt Off! Want to check it out, here is the link:
walkyourbuttoff.com/feb
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