over weight gamer

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Posted imatra on February 5th, 2012 | Filed under Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Obviously I am over weight, I do not need a doctor to tell me that much.  I have more jiggle then I would like and my weight is on a steady up slope.

I use to be active and energetic loved playing sports, basketball soccer, football I could take hits and give them out.  With sports comes injuries, and I was never given the option to go to the doctor.  I didnt grow up poor I just had a mother that turned a blind eye to me getting hurt. I got to the point where I was bad off and would have pain in both ankles and knees, this slowed me down but did not stop me.  After I got out of high school it did catch up to me and I spent my days on the couch because I had difficulty walking around.  Since I was home all the time I took up gaming.  Actually I always had a game addiction growing up, but this got out of hand!!  I started playing a game in high school which I found myself skipping school just to be online.  and slowly became less active and started playing the game more.  I kept telling myself I would get up and be more active…tomorrow….but tomorrow never gets here does it?

I hit 140lbs and told myself I wouldnt allow myself to hit 150lbs.  Sure enough after about a year I hit 150lbs.  I did start work out plans and joined gyms but I lacked motivation. SO then I said I would never allow myself to hit 160lbs.  You can see the pattern.  Now I am 5′4 and weight 180 lbs.  I have tried a few work outs but I always give up.  Along with still having bad knees and ankles (yes still) I also injured my back which gave me another excuse to be more lazy.

Over the past year i cut out soft drinks and rarely eat fast food.  I am making small changes and moving up from there.  I park a good distance out in the parking lots, and always take the stairs(which I never had a problem since I have a fear of elevators).  I “borrowed” my parents elliptical which I had been doing great getting on it nearly every day from 20-40 minutes.  I put on the show Americas Funniest Videos, yes sometimes I have to stop and double over in laughter but it kept me going.  Although lately my elliptical is having issues and keeps derailing on me so I stopped using it for awhile(2 weeks sadly).  Last Thursday the 2nd I decided I need to really work out as I gained the tiny bit I had lost back on again.  I went jogging about 2 miles . Now I am an extremely out of shape person so it was more walking then jogging. BUT I kept my cardio up and pushed my self far but not to far doing sprints. Friday I went jogging outside in the woods which was a great work out on my legs. Mind you I was very sore from the day before.  Saturday night I broke out my wii, the weather has been awful and rainy so I had to do something.  I did the sword fighting for a good 20 minutes, then I switched it up and did the boxing for a few rounds.  I had to quit I was totally boxed out. I get really into these games with cussing and  jumping around like a crazy idiot!!

Also I have been watching what I eat.  Every morning I roll outta bed and cook me some eggs.  I do the one full egg and the 2-3 egg whites and I mix some organic salsa in with them and will sprinkle a little cheddar on them.  Sometimes I will have a side of turkey bacon or throw the eggs in a small whole wheat tortilla. I am working on perfecting lunch. This is the hardest part because of my jobs.  I do NOT get a lunch break. One of my jobs is part time, and part timers are not required to get any breaks what so ever even if you pull 8 hour shifts!!  And my other job I am in sales and delivery(considered private contractor).  I havent had a lunch break since December.  I try to carry those little 100 cal packs in my car so I can at lest eat something during my day. Dinner is good too, I usually throw one of the healthy choice steamers in the microwave, they are ssoooo good!!  Sometimes if not too tired I will cook something..healthy

I know the biggest reason why I have done so many start/stop diets is I am quick to loose motivation.  I also never have anyone to work out with, and its boring to work out alone(or to me it is). I also think “tomorrow” too much and tend to over eat. I am big on cooking and well known for my sweets and breakfast foods. I also spend too much time in front of a computer. I am also a drinker, I love to drink.

So now I sit here at rock bottom with hopes that I can stick to this and not give up.  I deserve to be healthy and happy.