So as I sit in my classroom, I’m wondering why I can’t find the motivations to lose weight. I mean, I gave up all of my vices. No more drugs, no cigarettes, I’ve cut back on my alcohol, all these things are so easy to just stop doing. But I can’t stop eating. I wish I could, I know that I have given up a lot and that I would have the will power to. But I can’t find the will power to just stay on track, I always blame my hectic, busy schedule on why I don’t eat well. Since my wife and I have different schedules, it makes it very difficult to plan meals almost to the point where I don’t even cook because we buy mostly food that is simple for one person to cook alone. My goal is to get myself to a point where I plan my meals with a specific structure. Weight Watchers encourages this as they use the point system to help people lose weight. I’ve been on Weight Watchers for three weeks and I’ve gained 2 pounds.
I am at a crossroads in my life. I am going to be 27 years old in November. I weigh 397 pounds. Aside from Sleep Apnea and Asthma, I have no other weight associated health issues. But that doesn’t mean I’m not at risk. I lost an Uncle in his late 30’s to a Heart Attack, my grandfather died in his 40’s of heart complications and my father has Type II Diabetes. There is also cancer is my bloodline. I am nervous that I will not be around long enough to watch my kids grow up. I feel as though I should not be allowed to have kids until I get my weight down, it would not be fair for me to father children knowing that I’m a time bomb waiting to go off. I don’t want my kids to not have a father.
My better half has been sick this week so no Weight Watchers, but I decided to go grocery shopping instead. When I got home, I portioned everything out and labeled it all with the points values. I then cleaned the house and finished my schoolwork for finals this week.
So laying it out on the line... October Goals.
Track my points.
Walk for 30 minutes a day, Everyday.
Pushups / situps everyday.
Weight watchers once a week.
Lose 10 lbs.
Blog Everyday, even if what I'm blogging about is crap, make a habit of going thru the motions.
That's it...
Hopefully it not over my head, I'll be looking for some positive reinforcement along the way...
Cheers!
-NDB
You can do this brother... one day at a time...
ReplyDeleteI find it can be helpful to set yourself up with snacks. Make some mango salsa, or cut up some celery sticks. That way if you are ravenous you can grab something that won't make you regret it later. I also like to make a large salad with just the basics, that way I can have a starting point and add more to it depending on leftovers or whatever I might be craving (apples, carrots, etc). Additionally you have to allow yourself a guilty pleasure. You know what they say about all work and no play! Cut up a bunch of fresh fruit and microwave yourself some chocolate so you can enjoy a nice dessert fondue! You get all the nutrients of the fruits and it pacifies the pleasure center of the brain! Also remember that stress can work against weight loss goals so try some breathing exercises and don't forget to relax! Hang in there Nick and just remember, above all else, keep a blue flag hangin out the back side! (But only on the left side!)
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