I have been overweight as long as I can remember. Currently, I am 27 years old, 5'3" & 270 pounds. That's insane. When I met my husband 9 years ago, I weighed 225.
I am not okay with my weight. I want to be healthy. I want to be more active.
I over eat. It's a huge problem. When I'm stressed, I eat. When I'm happy, I eat. When I'm sad, I eat. When I'm bored, I eat. I eat and eat and eat.
I just don't have the will power to stick to anything.
How did you get to where you are now from where I am now?!
Please, help.
Oh, honey. Been there, done that, got the freakin' wardrobe! My motivation to FINALLY get serious was when my weight caused my back to spasm - the same day my son was in the ER for a high fever. Not being able to be there for my baby was TERRIBLE. So since then, I have been working on reducing my calorie intake and exercising when I can (taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking a few extra blocks, etc). And drinking more water! As for the emotional eating - it is SO hard. When I was in therapy, my therapist told me to really pay attention to my body when I thought I was hungry. If my stomach was actually growling, then I was hungry. If it just felt empty, it was probably more emotional. In that case, I would think about what emotion I was feeling and why. Really examine it, feel it, and let it go. But it is much easier said than done! In the meantime, you can try to have healthy snacks on hand when you are unable to get rid of that empty feeling (baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, unsalted nuts, etc). Or you can try to take a quick walk if you have the time. The sunshine, fresh air and exercise can do wonders! Good luck! I know it's hard, but with all of our support, we can do it! *(HUGS*
What fun family activities do you do?
- lillybug222
on Jun. 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM