Hi, everyone. A little about me...
I hit 300 pounds last year (2011) and in addition to having two arthritic hips, in July of that year I learned that I was also pre-diabetic. Working with a nutritionist, I lost 50 pounds earlier this year, but was encouraged to let the diet slide during recovery from total hip replacement surgery this past summer. I did so and now, not only am I having trouble losing, I've regained nearly all the weight I'd lost pre-surgery.
What I can't understand is why I'm doing this to myself. I feel better, have more energy, and am happier when I eat properly... and yet I continue to eat the junk that I know drags me down both physically and emotionally. The nutritionist has given me so many tools with which to work, but I can't seem to grab one and run with it. I've never been one to make New Year resolutions, but I'm preparing myself to give this another chance. I'm starting over -- back to Square One effective January 2nd. I'm gathering my healthy foods, preparing my snack portions, and will weigh myself that morning and attempt to get back on track. The ups and downs of the holidays will be over and hopefully I can get back into the routine of living healthier.
I'm hoping to make some friends here. Although I have a wide circle of friends both locally and on-line, most don't understand the emotional battles involved in losing a large amount of weight. It's easy to say "eat less, exercise more". Doing it, however, is a whole other ballgame...
Back to Square One...
