I have spent most of my life battling with my weight. I was overweight as a child and through much of my teenage years. Ironically, looking back at the chart my mum gave me of my height and weight at different ages, I did go through one stage of being a normal BMI, but I was clumsy and had no self-esteem so I still felt absolutely huge. By the time I was old enough to face reality, my body had long since caught up with my perceptions.
Over the years I have tried many, many diets. Over the years I have failed just about as many. For some reason my body resists losing weight. I lose thirty to thirty five pounds, then stop and regain. No matter what I change, how much I weigh and measure food, and how much exercise I do, the scale moves no further. Agonizingly frustrating. However, the worst part was that I would feel terrible throughout it - lightheaded, dizzy, tired.
The only program I have ever had success with was Atkins. I have tried it twice, for three months at a time, and both times I lost fifty pounds. More significantly, I felt great doing it. Both times I suffered the same downfall, coming off it for a vacation away then struggling to get back on the bandwagon. I have realized that I need to let go of the feeling of deprivation and embrace the feelings of good health and success. Sounds good, doesn't it? That's because I am only on day one! We will see what happens when push comes to shove.
I am writing this blog to keep myself accountable in my journey, and in the hopes that those of you who ride along with me will learn something that helps you in your own journey.
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