Focus
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It’s funny how things snap into perspective so easily when your child looks at you and says, “I love you.”
I have known for a long time that I need to lose weight. Two-hundred and ten pounds of weight. I won’t try to figure out how I let this happen because the fact is that it did happen. What I am focusing on is losing it because that is what matters.
I was recently diagnosed with an Overactive Thyroid. A lot of people with this disorder lose weight but that has not been the case for me. However, my heart rate is elevated, my metabolism is slowed, and I am a nervous wreck because now more than ever I realize that my health is at stake.
So, I rejoined PeerTrainer.com today after talking about it with my friend Renee who is also on a journey to lose weight. We decided to motivate each other and I remembered having some success with PeerTrainer. I also signed up for the PeerTrainer “Point of no Return” Weight Loss Program. It is sort of a mental boot camp that provides the tools needed to help lose and maintain weight loss. I admit that I need all the help that I can get.
I am also using the EA Active/EA More Active for the Wii. I need a lot more physical activity in my everyday life. Working from home in front of the computer is not helping me lose weight so, I have to change that. I am also going to be using Jillian Michaels, Leslie Sansone, and Exercise TV. My family has also decided to add a dog to out mix so that we can get more time in outdoors. Andrew and I had 2 dogs years ago before the little one was born and I had a pretty set walking routine. I know that having a dog will increase not only my physical activity but my daughter’s as well.
Unfortunately, my doctor has limited my cardio exertion until after a round of tests regarding my thyroid. Until I get the OK I am going to focus on my diet and strength training. I need to boost my metabolism because I don’t eat enough. Since i truly enjoy cooking a am looking for a meal plan that I can use for my entire family. My hubby and I both need to lose weight and my daughter needs to learn healthy eating habits.
I have a lot to do but for the first time in a very long time I know that I can do it!
You sure can do it….I’m glad you have so much support. My older sister has the thyroid problem, was over weight and now that she’s been on the meds for several months she’s been losing weight….so you will lose, it’s just a matter of time.
I wish you all the best in the world. BTW…Love the new layout:) Fab!!! Happy Holidays my friend!
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This is so much harder for Kristina, because she was not always big. I have always been big so the psychological scars are not there, however, I don’t even know where to start. Together we will have to beat this and it is going to be a very long and hard road, but it is worth it for our little one.
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Good for you! Reading Andrew’s supportive comments warmed my heart. I’ve had to watch what I eat for the first time staring two years ago and it is a challenge. I have a whole new appreciation for those who have battled the bulge and won, it isn’t easy. All the best to you on your journey!
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Thank you! I think most people are so unaware of just how hard it is to lose weight and to maintain that loss. It’s part of the reason so many overweight people just stop trying- they are overwhelmed and lost. Andrew has always been a strong support system for me but I realized that no matter how support he is, I have to remember that I can do it! That I am strong. Thanks for commenting.