I'd been a yo yo dieter since I was 12 y/o. When I turned 40 in 2004 I said, "enough is enough." I was not going to diet anymore. I was going to learn to love me for me. I spent 21 months exploring my emotions and getting to know what really makes me tick. I came out the other side of this experiment a much more content person. One who really likes who I am. I also came out 35 pounds heavier. Now I loved me, but couldn't comfortably do the things I enjoy. Like riding bike or playing tennis with my children. In May 2006 I chose small changes. Drink all my water, add more fruits and veggies, exercise every other day. You notice that I did not take anything away. So far I've lost 31#. Abviously very slowly, but yet intentionally. I've lost so slowly that only the people who are closest to me even realise I've lost. This month I've walked or jogged 70 miles and have done 4.5 hours of yoga and or pilates. I can't honestly record any loss for this month.....Has anyone else chosen the slow road and are happy that you have but, still feel frustrated at times??? If so, please share with me. I never want to go back to hugely restrictive dieting. Just a little nudge of encouragement will get me through this.
Thanks