I've been heavy most of my life. I lost weight in high school, gained it back in college, lost some my senior year of college, and slowly gained it back over the last 20+ years. I really started to gain as I moved to new cities/states where I didn't know anyone. My work/life balance started to get out of kilter. I got to my heaviest in Kansas. Having a consulting job where I traveled almost weekly had me getting used to eating out and not cooking for myself. With my current job, I'm under constant stress. Even though I don't travel for work any more, I don't do much in the way of self-care.
In 2007, a friend inspired to train for a marathon so I joined Team in Training. Training is very good at burning calories, but they also increase your appetite. Several races - a few marathons, a ton of half marathons and two tri's later here I am; about to turn 47 and I weigh 270 pounds. There I've said it - 270 pounds!
That's my official Weight Watchers starting weight. I made the decision that I have to do something. After the meeting, I hit Whole Foods for a ton of fruits and veggies. I planned the meals for the week. I cooked flank steak and corn. All within my limits and I have leftovers for salads later in the week.
Tomorrow will be chicken stir-fry with asparagus, mushrooms and onions.
As I said earlier, I need to have some accountability. I tried WW on-line, but I seemed to not find time to write things down. This time I'm heading to meetings. I'm hoping the meetings and writing about this venture helps get me there.
My first goals are:
- track my food & activity daily
- cook all meals (with the exception of my birthday dinner on Friday!)
- lose 5% of my body weight - that goal is 256.5
xxoo
Deb
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