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[shizumu]

Howdy all! So, after my last entry, and a few wonderful food-related chats with Soo, I have been making a strong effort to eat better! Not perfect, I'll admit, but certainly a start in the right direction. I had a positive moment this evening: I ran out to the kitchen in my underwear to grab my PSP, and when I saw myself in the closet mirror, I

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[pat_man23]

Who cares about the scale number truly? unless you're like me and have gained 100 lbs in a year, i don't think it's a big thing unless you don't feel better/sexy...

[shizumu]

Well, I agree with you to an extent. I've never been one to obsess over my weight. I used to never choose a specific weight goal, because I thought I wouldn't know what weight I would feel healthy in until I reached it. I still think that's a valid point; but I think having a goal, even a loose one, gives you something to strive for.

So, that said, I'm not going to follow an online BMI chart to tell me what weight I should be, but tracking it does help motivate me and gives me a sense of progression and accomplishment. I don't care about wearing size 4 or having a flat stomach (I like curves!); but yes, I do want to lose weight because I don't feel as good about myself as I could.

[shizumu]

Oh, also: my family's weight and health history is also a reason I want to get in better shape. Lots of overweight/obese people in my family, and I've seen some of their quality of life hindered because of it (including losing an uncle at 43). I don't want to end up like that in 20 years, especially considering I already have a lot of muscle pains. >.<

Anyway, I do appreciate the notion that I shouldn't worry about what others think/what the media or anyone tells me I should look like. ^_^