Re: the weight debate building. (this is about eating issues, not medical conditions)
As someone who was groomed by her mother to have a specific body type, and ridiculed publicly when I didn't have that, as someone who was told by her father that it looked like I had a tire in my waist band, as someone that was an exercise bulimic in her late teens and was grey-faced and wan from being unhealthy, as someone who watched her best
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I understand exactly what you are saying. Both my parents have suffered serious health problems due to unhealthy eating. My Dad had that major stroke, he is now down to healthy doctor approved weight, and doing well. Still has some hand paralysis though :(
My Mom has finally realized that she doesn't want to be in that situation so she is slowly losing. I'm really proud of her efforst because I know it's hard for her. She became disabled a few years ago due to arthritis and gained a lot of weight.
I gained a lot too, I've always been plump but pretty healthy, but this year I found myself at 180lbs I'm 5'0 now we know that's not healthy and frankly it didn't feel good physically. I actually joined Weight Watchers which puts a real emphasis on changing behavior and figuring out why you eat? I'm down to 154 lbs. I have about 25lbs to go to hit the doctor suggested weight and healthy BMI range. I have learned a lot in the weight loss process. I have also started working out. I started with just long steady walks and I've added weight training and more intense cardio with some DVD's. I welcome any encouragement or advice.
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WOMAN. That is so wonderful that you're taking such charge of your health! That is a tremendous amount of weight, and i bet your bones/joints feel a lot better, huh? GO YOU. And I like Weight Watchers from what I've seen because of just that: what you should be eating, and (imo) more importantly, portion control.
And for the record? I lost 30 pounds from walking. Walking = TERRIFIC way to get your body feeling better. DON'T FORGET TO STRETCH!! (That's where those lean, sexy muscles come from.) I am so proud of you!!!
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My bones and joints are thanking me, trust. Especially my knees. Yes WW is a really good program. They tell you to forbid no foods, but learn portion control. They really emphasize that it's not a diet it's lifestyle change. It also helps that all the group leaders have done the program our leader is a doll. He's lost 50lbs and maintained it for 5 years. After you reach your goal with WW ( you set the goal with the help of your doctor or a BMI chart) you get to still attend the program free, so you always have people to support you. It's a good component IMO to help you maintain.
I am all about the walking. I love it. It feels so good to move. I do have to pay more attention to stretching I tend to want to skip it but I know I shouldn't. That's a good thing about the dvd's they do make you stretch.
Thanks so much for the cheers. Every bit helps. BTW your 30lbs loss is awesome. I applaud anybody who loses weight it is tough, and it takes commitment.
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And hey - I can hook a body up with how to grow your own foods, regardless of having land or just a porch (or maybe just a window box.) That was how I survived when I was dirt poor - I grew my own food.
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I grew.... squash (yellow, zucchini), lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, rosemary, potatoes, basil.... Green beans. In three trash cans on my patio. :)
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