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Old 10-07-2010, 07:01 PM   #1  
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Hello - my first blog on the site - and I'm just three and a half weeks into my journey with weight watchers...I'm taking the journey one day at a time and I intend to enjoy each day as much as I can.

I started out on September 21st at 240.2 lbs... I'm now 234.8 so I'm working it. I find the logging aspect of weight watchers online great... I can see where my points are going.

I'm not new to being fat, few of us are, we've generally been through the yo-yo routine a few times, and in my case more than a few times. It's the first time that I hit 240 though, and when I did I wasn't about to go any further.

I want to regain the degree of health I enjoyed 10 years ago - before I was married. Back then I walked to and from work everyday, swam 45 minutes of laps and did 15 minutes of running in the water each and every day except Sunday. I wasn't a tiny person, I still weighed 175, but it was a healthy 175. I lived alone, bought food on a daily basis and rarely had junk food. I would treat myself from time to time but I didn't make a regular habit of it. I enjoyed the energy I had... then I met Mike!!!

Mike loves to eat, I love to cook, a match made in heaven...lol For ten years we have indulged ourselves and he intends to continue indulging himself whenever and wherever possible. His only exercise is his fingers on a keyboard and lifting food to his mouth. I let him 'take over' my life ten years ago... my fault - but I'm taking it back now. I don't know that the marriage will survive my stance of taking my life back but I guess we will find out. He still eats a handfulls of cookies for breakfast, and there is nothing he loves better than greasy meals and I'm not going to deprive him... his weight issue is his problem... not mine.

He's encouraging me and I'm feeding him what I feed myself but he adds to it with all the extras. His choice! I'm only responsible for my life... and I intend to live long enough to see all the places on my 'bucket list'. BTW - I'm 69 years old.
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Old 10-07-2010, 07:21 PM   #2  
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Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

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Old 10-07-2010, 07:23 PM   #3  
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Welcome.

I have a "mike" as well. My hunny and I have spent many an hour, shopping, cooking, and enjoying the finer things about food. Lots of butter, cheese and wine. Topped off with a nice yummy fudgy dessert HAHA.

I am sorry to hear that yours is not supportive. Mine totally is. Of course it helps that he just saw his highest weight (again). You just keep doing what you are doing, and either he will get on board with the new you or he won't. Either way, you will be a better person because you will be feeling better about yourself!
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Old 10-07-2010, 07:31 PM   #4  
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Welcome and good luck!

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Old 10-07-2010, 08:38 PM   #5  
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I enjoyed reading your post. So much of your story parallels mine. Before Joe I was an athlete and always dated campers and hikers and played softball. Joe loves to eat and play computer games! I too have to worry about myself as he is unwilling to make sacrifices for his health. Thanks for sharing makes me know I am not a lone!

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Old 10-07-2010, 09:03 PM   #6  
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Hugs and support on your weight loss journey

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