counting calories… really???

I’m not trying to forbid myself from eating anything.  You know whatever you tell yourself you can’t have you want more, but my real problem is portion control. That’s where I find this counting calories funny. You look on the back of a label and read the calories and it shows you a number. Not so fast… You have to find whats the serving size is a how many serving is in the package your eating/drinking. That sounds easy enough right.  But keeping track isn’t. Don’t forget to count that gum your chewing… 🙂

 

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hard work + weight loss = success

Wondering if I lost some weight, would I have more success in finding a job?! just thinking the employers group insurance would be affected not only cause I’m over weight but also a former smoker. With weight being the issue at hand. I need this to be a successful(In both my job search and weight loss). I’m noticing lots of women and men getting in shape and those same people seem to be doing well in their professional life. Think bout it!!! Many people equate “fat” with lazy. I’m just saying that can be the reason you’re not getting the job.

Walking how much is enough???

As a kid I was slim. Always running and walking places. During High School the kids neighborhood walked  a couple miles or so back and forth to school. Physical Education played a great role in maintaining that slim active person I once was. Now as an adult I have not done anything to keep fit. I stopped walking everywhere. And started driving through any fast food place I lived near. As I think about get rid of the weight I can’t help but think that it all my fault. Although I was raised to clear my plate before leaving the table, habits can be broken.

with lowering my sugar intake and adding more veggies and fruit I now feel that exercise with complete the process. But is walking enough??? how much walk is sufficient??? Since september of last year I’ve been walking. I have not lost a pound as a matter of fact I gained 30 pounds and no I’m not pregnant…  🙂 tomorrow is a new day of exploring this weight loss journey…

day 2…

 I thought I’d have a smart and clever way of saying that I was fat and was not gonna take it anymore. for those who know it’s nothing new. I have gradually increased in size over the year and it all changes this month.

So here it is I weight 245 and I stand at 5’6″. I wear a size 16/18, and today is the second day of  my new eating habits. It’s going well. I took the advice that I’ve been given and try to work it into my routine.  I’m cutting back on all the sugar and starch. And increasing more fruits and veggies.

Junk food seem to be at every turn. can’t hide from it. Today I learned to close my eyes and run. I have wanted to be healthier for some time now. This is my biggest and hardest goal.

I GOT AN IDEA…

I CAME UP WITH AN IDEA FOR MY BLOG CONTENT. ALTHOUGH, I’VE WRITTEN BOUT IT ALREADY (WEIGHT LOSS). BECAUSE ITS AN ISSUE EACH DAY, I WILL WRITE ABOUT THE PROCESS OF MY JOURNEY TO LOSING THE WEIGHT. I’M GONNA TAKE SCARY PICTURES OF BEFORE AND AFTER, AND JUST HAVE FUN WITH IT.

GUIDES AND ILLSTRATION TO HELP IN HABITS…

 THAT OLD FOOD PYRAMID

I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE REALLY USED THESE THIS AS A GUIDE. I CAN’T IMAGINE SOMEONE USING THE PYRAMID ILLUSTRATION UNLESS IT WAS YOUR JOB.  AS A TEENAGER I WORKED FAST FOOD JOBS AND ATE IT FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND BROUGHT HOME DINNER.I HAD GAINED 60 POUNDS IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS BEING EMPLOYED BY McDONALD’S.  I THOUGHT MY WEIGHT WAS OUT OF CONTROL THEN.  

exercise!!!

I think it would easier if just set a date to start my exercise routine. Just put all excuses behind me. As I did with smoking (I quit smoking… :)). I have to be prepare to do this; and continue to get up, out, and do something.” I think I’ll start tomorrow…”    

TMI (TO MUCH IMFORMATION)

I JUST STARTED THIS BLOG AND WILL BE SHARING SOME OF MY POST ON FACEBOOK. BECAUSE I HAVE A BIG MOUTH AND LEAVE NOTHING UNSAID; I MAY RUN INTO SOME ISSUES OF REPETITION. I GET A KICK OUT OF VALIDATION AND RECOGNITION. SO I THINK THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR ME. SO, PLEASE FORGIVE ME. ** FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE NOT BEEN THE LUCKIEST EXPECT FOR BEING A PARENT. IN APRIL 2009 I HAD JUST CELEBRATED MY 30th BIRTHDAY AND FELT LIKE I HAD NOT ACCOMPLISHED IN MY LIFE WHAT I HAD SET OUT TO BECOME. OH, I HAD AN EMPTINESS THAT I THOUGHT NO ONE COULD FILL. I HAVE A JOB BUT, I WANTED A CAREER . I HAD A NEW CAR BUT,  IT WASN’T A BMW.   I WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE WHOM DIDN’T RESPECT ME. I WANTED TO BE A MOTHER AND HAD TOLD MYSELF I DONT WANT TO HAVE CHILDREN AFTER THE AGE OF 30.  YES, I HAD BECOME A “CRAZY BITCH”!!! WHO WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT EVERYTHING THAT I COMPLAINED ABOUT WOULD CHANGE FOR BETTER AND WORST.  LIKE A LADDER OR STAIRS THAT I HAD CLIMBED UP; I NOW WAS FALLING. DOWN EACH STEP AND LEVEL HAD BECOME A PAINFUL, DRAMA FILLED EVENT. TO MAKE THIS LONG STORY SHORT. I HAD A CHILD, LOST MY JOB, ENDED A 4 YEARS RELATIONSHIP, MOVED OUT OF MY MOTHERS HOME INTO MY OWN, WENT TO SCHOOL AND FINISHED, LOST MY LICENSE AND CAR IN THE SAME MONTH, WAS EVICTED (NOT IN THAT ORDER)… SO HERE I AM TODAY TRYING TO CLIMB OUT OF THE PIT OF HELL… ( SMILING)

TRYIN’ TO LOSE WEIGHT…

CHANGING EATING HABITS

OK I HAVE FACED THE FACT THAT I WILL NEVER BE THE SIZE 3 THAT I ONCE WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL.  MOST PEOPLE WOULD NEVER BELIEVE HOW RAPIDLY THE WEIGHT HAS COME ON ME.  I HAVE TRIED IN THE PAST TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BUT IT JUST SEEMED AS THOUGH EACH TIME I TRIED I JUST PUT ON MORE WEIGHT.  I ALSO HAD THE ISSUE OF SMOKING,  I KNOW IT WAS A DUMB MOVE TO EVEN START SOMETHING SO TERRIBLE BUT I WAS JUST A KID DOING WHAT I’VE SEEN ADULT DO FOR SO LONG ( BUT MY PARENT DONT SMOKE). I’VE QUIT SMOKING SINCE MARCH OF THIS YEAR.  I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BUT IT HAS BEEN EVEN HARDER FOR ME TO LOSE THE POUNDS.  I’VE PLANNED TO TAKE A BIG STEP INTO LOSING WEIGHT I DONT WANT TO HAVE SURGERY OR TAKE ANY KIND OF PILLS, BY THE WAY I QUIT SMOKING COLD TURKEY, I JUST WANT TO CHANGE MY EATING HABITS, EXERCISE, AND LOSE WEIGHT.  I HEARD SOMEWHERE THAT DRINKING MILK CAN HELP YOU LOSE THE POUNDS. SO I WILL TRY IT (I HATE MILK).