The start to my new life…… again.
I’ve had problems with being overweight since I was in the 4th grade. Not exactly the most comfortable childhood at that point, especially since I had enough problems with my frizzy red hair at the time. Now, on top of that, I had my chubby, still child-type body to worry about.
Well, at the age of 14, I was fed up with it, and my mom was getting pretty fed up with her problems too. So we both joined Weight Watchers. I fell in love! Well, of course, not the first week (I wanted to run away screaming), but once I adjusted to keeping track of my food intake and drinking more water, I actually started feeling healthier right away. I lost 15 pounds, which, after I went through my girly phases, that was all I needed to lose. I felt on top of the world! I had TONS of support from our group, and it was really nice living with someone, particularly the person who paid for the food in the house, who was trying to eat the same things I was. So I had it pretty good.
I was able to keep that weight off for a good 5 1/2-6 years. It took me a year to take it off, so in turn, it took me a while to put it back on. But I did. You know why?
….. I got married.
Don’t get me wrong, I couldn’t be happier. I absolutely love my husband! Our 1 year is coming up next week too! Sadly though, because of family inheritances, like being prone to blood clots, I’m limited on birth controls, except for one that, unfortunately, made me gain weight again. So with that, and the fact that I’m newly married, I’ve gained my weight back and more, within a year!
UGH!!!!!
It doesn’t help that i work for Starbucks, and I’m allowed to have up to 5 beverages per shift, and I have to serve, look, and drool over our wonderful, luxorious, extremely fattening pastries.
I’m hoping that this blog and being a part of this site, along with the support of my mom, who is still battling with her weight loss too, but luckily only lives 10 minutes away, will give me the encouragement and the inspiration to get off my couch and beat this weight gain in the butt!
jillora
June 19th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Congrats on your anniversary and good luck on your weight loss journey.
lissus
June 20th, 2009 at 1:00 am
OMG I don’t know how you do it. I’m a peppermint mocha addict. I’d never be able to work there everyday. Talk about temptation!
lizzington
June 20th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
thanks for the congrats, Jillora! I’m very excited about it. It’s gonna be neat celebrating it.
And yes, Lissus. It’s SOOOOO hard not to be tempted to get the drinks that I really want, like my vanilla mocha with whip, and my wonderful Chonga Bagel with cream cheese, or better yet, the Sausage Piadini (yummy! 500 calories, but YUMMY!) …. oh well. I’ll live.
paperskin
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:35 am
Marriage is deadly to the weight, wait till the babies come!! But, you guys are newly married and if you start having good habits early in the marriage you are more likely not to gain the weight back once you lose it. Good luck and welcome to the blogs!
lissus
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
Can you maybe start training yourself in stages toward the more diet friendly drinks? I’m a coffeeholic, and I used to drink my coffee with a LOT more cream and sugar than I do now. I just gradually started using less and less, and only have the peppermint mochas as a treat from time to time. Sounds like it’s going to be a struggle for you at work, but at least you’re moving around and active. Good for you
lola6687
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:34 am
Congrats on your anniversary:) My one year being married comes up in november. I know how you feel having to fix him food that smells so good and you have to eat something else. I also come from a family that tends to be overweight. This blogging thing is helping me. I’m sure it will help you too. I’ve found out there is alot of encuraging people on here. It makes dieting a whole lot easier. Good luck with your weight loss.
lizzington
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
yeah definitely. I’ve actually already started experimenting with drinks. I’ve found that I like our Iced coffee with just a pump of mocha and some sugar-free vanilla (yay for no calories!), and if I feel like using a milk intake on a drink, I’ve really bonded with Iced Caramel Macchiatos with non fat milk and sugar free vanilla instead of regular vanilla. that takes off, like, 150 calories. it’s a HUGE difference. Every now and then, though, I really, REALLY feel like the usual drink, but it’s hard cause when you’re making your favorite drink for someone else, it really makes you think about it. oh well. I’m getting into good habits, that’s a big step up for me
thanks alot for support!