Ok, I decided well before I started blogging that what I'm about to do is something that I possibly should, could, and need to do. Not that I couldn't get by and do just fine without doing this, but the more accountability I have out there, the better. Also, I am partially motivated by my favorite reality show, The Biggest Loser (as seen on NBC). The idea being, if I just put myself out there, there may be ridicule but the support and encouragement would far outweigh the bad (no pun intended). So without further ado, I shall complete the title: Hi, my name is Winter and I am an addict. Ok, before anyone goes balistic and my mom has a heart attack, it's not drugs. I am addicted to food, preferably junk, and Dr. Pepper (coke, dr. thunder, mr. pibb, mountain dew, and any other form of sugary carbonated beverage). I have struggled with my weight since I was 11 or 12 and there was one time in my life (since that age) that I was healthy and felt good about my weight. It was my junior year of highschool, I was a size 12 and weighed about 157 pounds. However, I started gaining the weight back my senior year and have not stopped. I now weigh (yes girls this is incredibly embarrassing and difficult to do) 248 pounds. I am 5'8 1/2" and my target weight should be 140-160. To add insult to injury, a little while back I had my body fat percentage done, which was..............40% (NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!)
My measurements...I'll keep to myself for the time being! : ) Ladies I haven't completely lost my mind!!! Jessica would this be something to add to the real woman list?
Now, the reason I have put myself out there is to ask for support. I need help and accountability and prayer! Now this may seem insignificant compared to so many other needs and request out there, but I feel this is a matter of life and death for me. I know if I keep on the path I'm heading, statistically, I'm in line for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and just generally bad health. I want to feel better about myself, better than I ever have and I know that I have got to get this weight off in order to get to that point.
With all that said, I want to give mad props to my amigos at the Lambright that I know will and have been supportive of me, and they are: Chad, Jamie, Kate (whatup!), Nicole, Meghan (what what), and my card slidey guys : ) What I ask of all of you is PRAYER, and if you think about it ENCOURAGEMENT.
Thanks so much, and just so you know, it's been 36 hours since I last had a sugary carbonated beverage. (Thank God for coke zero!)
7 comments:
Winter! You are so amazingly honest. There may be some others that would like to form a "walking team" and meet at the track a few nights a week?! Good luck - you can do it girl!
I'm all about it! What's the saying: the more the merrier. Thanks Ms. K.!
I feel your pain Winter. I lost all of my baby fat after Anna was born but somehow when I wasn't looking, it jumped back on my body! That's exactly why I stay away from scales. I would die if I knew my body fat! I started exercising last week. My only problem is that I want immediate results. I know that I have to wait for the results but I am a very impatient person. After a few days of not seeing any difference I generally give up on the exercise/diet! LOL! Don't give up though Winter..I know you can conquer anything! You are a strong person! And I will be checking on you to make sure you are sticking to it! ;)
Thanks Sarah, like I said I'm going to need ALL the support I can get. I'm like you though, I want results right away. However, I am being a little more realistic this time around. I just have to cling to the fact that I really can do ALL things through Christ (and only Him!), who strengthens me.
Winter, I'm so proud of you!! How's your first week been? Meg
Thanks Meg! My first week hasn't been too terribly bad. It's been 8 days, 11 hours, and 55 minutes since my last sugary carbonated drink...but who's counting? ;) I started working out last week and, well, it's going to be a long road. Your prayers and encouragement are greatly appreciated, and I mean that!!!
Hey Winter,
I hope you remember me, Jennifer (the 'J' in JAAG). I found your page accidentally by making my way through the tangled web of blogdom. We have twinkie blogs! COngratulations on the weight loss thing. I am doing the same thing. Weight Watchers really works, it's awesome, so I would recommend that. First Baptist also has a free aerobics class on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:00 pm in the gym. I think the Sheriff's office is right across the street,(Isn't it right by the courthouse?)if you wanted to do that. I go to it, and it's a great workout.
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