Hey Everyone! I am kinda new at this kinda thing. I have never posted anything like this before. I am 33 years old and recently unemployeed. My step dad recently had a heart attack which got me to thinking I need to stop talking about change and do it. And to do that I know I am going to need some help.
I am not one for public appearences such as the gym or weight watchers meetings. I have always been ashamed of my weight, but the past several years I have accepted it. I dont want to accept it anymore! Several years ago I meet my fiance and he loves me the way I am which I think has actually made me more accepting of my weight, I now at least love myself, I just dont love the weight. There are so many things that I know I would try if my limits were not restricted for fear of rejection. Not fitting in this, or breaking that. The embarrassement of people staring or kids laughing.
I have tried diets in the past and have even managed to loose 40 or so pounds before putting it back on. I do not have the financial resources for the expensive diet plans and purchased foods. I do not know how they expect the poor and fat to buy the stuff you need for some of these plans. So my plan is to just cut the calories and see what happens.
I have been trying to watch what I am eating and have increased my water intake, today I am up to 72 ounces...and I am not one for water. But 2 monthes ago I cut out potatoe chips, 1 month ago all cakes and sweets, and now sugared drinks like soda and sweet teas.( my downfall). Stricktly water the last 2 weeks.... but man do I have to pee all the time!
I have lost about 3 pounds the last 3 weeks since i have changed it all. It is just hard to eat the way I need to when the fresh stuff is so much more expensive. But at least being unemployeed I am not tempted to eat out for lunch anymore. It is hard to do on my own. But I am going to do my best!
Any tips would be helpful and all the support I can get would be great!