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Checking in with my goals

It is the middle of the 10th week of being a “Best Lifer”.  It’s a good time to look back, compare my progress with my expectations and determine where I want to go. 

January 1, New Year’s 2007, I had one foot in my previous life–certified couch potato. TV hound. A burger and fries per week and the occassional dog walk. Sometimes I’d walk fast, but not often. I wanted to change my eating habits, start exercising regularly again, but couldn’t seem to make it happen.

January 2, 2007–enter Yoplait, Bob Greene’s Best Life Diet, Mary Ellen, Cecilia, Anna, Lakita, Veronica and a support group of advisors and sponsors. Looking back, maybe I could have done it by myself. But I didn’t. Everyone I just mentioned gave me everything I needed, to be where I am today. 10 pounds lighter, much stronger, much more energetic, much happier. I was 55 then, I’m almost 56 (in May) now, and I do look and feel so much better. It wasn’t about a weight number then, it still isn’t now. Whether it’s losing 2 lbs. a week or not, I’m ecstatic about my progress, my results and the sense that I’ll keep on track with this healthier lifestyle in the future. I definitely feel that I’m living more in harmony with my body, my appetite, everything!

I’m glad I’m so relaxed about weight as a number. So many women seem obsessed with not being thin enough or having to lose another 5, 10 or 20 pounds. ls it ever possible to be completely satisfied with our bodies and not want to change something about ourselves?

I admit, although a certain weight or weight loss doesn’t concern me, I do feel self conscious about my stomach. It’s never been flat and that’s ok. But I never was one to tuck my shirts in, emphasize my waist. It’s much better than it was before this program, however. Can any of you relate? How do you overcome self-consciousness with a certain part (or parts) of your body?

 

 

5 Responses to “Checking in with my goals”

  1. mary Says:
    April 5th, 2007 at 6:33 pm e

    i have tried every diet walking and jogging and after having my 2nd child i just cant get rid of my stomach fat my butt and hips i used to be in a size 6 pants now im in a size 12 i just want to look good in a bikini for summer this year and i wont get picked on for having a getto boody as my sister calls it how can i do that

  2. mary Says:
    April 5th, 2007 at 6:36 pm e

    i have tried every diet walking and jogging and after having my 2nd child i just cant get rid of my stomach fat my butt and hips i used to be in a size 6 pants now im in a size 12 i just want to look good in a bikini for summer this year and i wont get picked on for having a getto boody as my sister calls it how can i do that mt man sometimes says that i am fat and it just gets to me sometimes it makes me cry but i am putting an end to this right now i am going to be back down in a size 6 jeans by summer time agian that is my goal

  3. mary Says:
    April 5th, 2007 at 6:39 pm e

    I guess I can relate my doctor told me my weight was good for my age but i still would like to look thinner you kno what i mean what should i do to lose my stomach and butt fat