fenella
Fri, Aug-03-12, 07:49
I had success with Protein Power about 8 years ago and got to within 10 lb. of my goal weight. However, after a failed engagement (I ended up breaking it off), I packed it all back on and then some. Well, I met a wonderful man and got married a couple of weeks ago (YAY!). However, I've seen some pictures from the wedding...ick. The day you are supposed to feel your most beautiful, and I hate looking at the pictures. Very sad, because it was a wonderful day. I'll get over it, but I was immediately angry with myself that I didn't lose the weight before the wedding. I had been in denial. Looking in the mirror, I didn't think I looked THAT bad, but Woah! The pictures tell a different story. Both my DH and I have weight to lose, and I think we both got comfortable with one another's bad eating habits (READ: too much pizza ordering)
So, that is the kick-in-the-butt that got me thinking I need to change. However, it is not really about appearance this time. Yes, I want to change that, too, but my DH and I are talking about starting a family next year. There is nothing more important to me than having children, and I don't have lots of time to mess around (in my mid-30s). I need to be healthy for myself and for my future children. I've read a lot lately about fertility issues from being overweight or obese. I know that if I don't get my eating under control, I could be setting up my child for a lifelong weight struggle. Scary articles about the effect of too many carbs on a developing fetus and setting them up for issues. This time, it is not about fitting into a dress or looking good in my summer swimsuit---goals that have been too easy for me to blow off. I hope that the goals I have now, the most important goals of all, are enough to keep me on track. So, it is out with the carbage and in with nutritious foods. I am a realist. I will have slips, but I need to do this, and it isn't just for me this time. After my lifelong struggle, I realize the greatest gift I can give my future children is their health, modeling good eating habits, and a healthy mom!
So, that is the kick-in-the-butt that got me thinking I need to change. However, it is not really about appearance this time. Yes, I want to change that, too, but my DH and I are talking about starting a family next year. There is nothing more important to me than having children, and I don't have lots of time to mess around (in my mid-30s). I need to be healthy for myself and for my future children. I've read a lot lately about fertility issues from being overweight or obese. I know that if I don't get my eating under control, I could be setting up my child for a lifelong weight struggle. Scary articles about the effect of too many carbs on a developing fetus and setting them up for issues. This time, it is not about fitting into a dress or looking good in my summer swimsuit---goals that have been too easy for me to blow off. I hope that the goals I have now, the most important goals of all, are enough to keep me on track. So, it is out with the carbage and in with nutritious foods. I am a realist. I will have slips, but I need to do this, and it isn't just for me this time. After my lifelong struggle, I realize the greatest gift I can give my future children is their health, modeling good eating habits, and a healthy mom!