I want..

Dear Body Fat,

Due to the recent recession, I am forced to cut back on any unecessary, excess baggage that I can’t afford.  Although you’ve been very persistant and haven’t left my side (or butt, or stomach or arms for that matter), it is time that we part ways. 

This will be a slow process, I realize.  I fully understand that you didn’t join me over night and you won’t be gone over night, but it will be beneficial to the both of us if you begin packing up your things and heading out.  I will buy you a plane, train or bus ticket, whichever you prefer.

Today I’m going to begin tracking what I eat, and doing some cardio.. this should speed up your departure process.  Will I miss you?  Sure!  I will miss having something cushiony to land on when I trip and fall.  But I will enjoy not having to squeeze on my clothes, being afraid to stand on the scale, and feeling like i’m being weighed down *literally*.  See, believe it or not, underneath it all, I am a very strong and determined person and I’m not going to let you control me anymore.

Please don’t make this any harder than it already is.  I can’t keep you here.  Your being here is costing me important things, such as my health, my self esteem, my time with my family. 

You must be completely gone by March of next year, but if you go before that, I will be just thrilled.  Don’t try to entice me during the holidays, this will just make me work harder. 

I have nothing more to say… other than, please keep this letter as a reminder that I don’t want you here.

Amy

Posted on October 8th, 2009 by supermom78
Filed under: Letter to my fat