My story was very similar to yours for a LOT of years, 20 + years in fact. But then something wonderful happened - I got sick and tired ENOUGH of living in misery. And I decided to do something about it. Yes, it would be HARD, but could it possibly be as hard as being morbidly obese???????
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I am totally consumed and obessed about my weight. I dont understand how something that means so much to me is so hard.
Well, my children mean a real lot to me as well. I had my 3 daughters boom, boom, boom - within a span of 4 years 2 months. That was HARD. OMG was it hard. Still is at times. But totally, totally worth it and I wouldn't have it any other way.
My job is hard. I take a lot of pride in what I do and take it very seriously. I give it my all. But it's very rewarding and totally worth it.
My marriage, don't even get me started - it's HARD at times. But I'm committed to it and we make it work. It takes a lot of effort. But it's very rewarding, totally worth it and I wouldn't want to live this life without my husband.
Running my household is HARD. It requires a lot of work and effort to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. But it's so worth it.
Things that matter, things that are important ARE hard. They take time, thought, planning and effort. One quote that I love comes to mind -
If we would just recognize that life was hard, things would be much easier.
Yes, it's hard at times to eat right and do what's necessary to obtain a healthy weight - but if you ask me, and I've been on both sides of the coin - it's way, way, way, way easier then being morbidly obese. At least the hard of being a healthy weight has rewards - oooh and LOTS of them.
Another great quote comes to mind -
Losing weight is hard. Maintaning weight is hard. Being fat is hard. Choose your hard.
And when you make the decision to lose the weight and see it through, you look back and realize, you know - this is not all that hard after all. Good habits once established are just as hard to break as the old bad habits.
At least the hard of being thin is worth it. Totally and completely. Think added self-confidence, boundless energy, stamina, less worries, wonderful doctors visits, a HUGE tremendous wardrobe and that's just for starters. The hard of being overweight - not so rewarding.
Decide what it is you want the very most from this life. Forget about motivation and the latest gadget, gizmo and diet. Decide once and for all to get rid of those unhealthy eating habits and instill new healthier ones into your life. Make a
commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. Make a plan, stick to it and go out there and discover who you were meant to be. It's all about choices. Life is very short. Choose very carefully.