Gonna Try Again.....

[Janet]

Well, for the last few days, I've been trying to eat healthier. I've bought more veggies and a few fruits. I'm not going to mention it alot, but I need to get some of this weight off. I'm at 250 lbs....yes...you read right. Sucks alot!!!!

This morning after my bus route, I got Emilee out of her crate and put her harness on her and we went for a walk down the road and back...probably a little more than half a mile. I'm just taking it slow and going to work my way up a bit. Just get off my behind and do some more moving.

So....just keep me in your prayers or send me some good wishes if you will, that I can do better this time. I've been on so many diets I can't even count so decided I wasn't going to read any diet books or start any strict diet regimen....just going to do what I know is right and take it slow AND move.

[paula1961]

Janet I will for sure keep you in my prayers. I think you are making the right choice by taking it slow. The fad diets only work temporarily for most people anyway and then we tend to gain it right back and then some.

I wish you the best of luck on what you are trying to do Janet. I know exactly what you mean about the moving part. I don't get hardly any exercise at all. Keep us posted.

[DianaB]

Good luck, Girlfriend!!! I wish that you lived right by me so we could exercise together!!! I need to go with you on that walk!!!! I'll be praying!!!

[DIANE W]

Janet
I so understand what you mean, i too need to lose weight (lots and lots), it is so hard though when you like your food. Your right we all know what we need to do to change our eating habits for life, it is a new way of life, not just for a period of time.
I am trying to get back to the old fashioned way of eating (Grandparents etc), small portion of meat and then vegetables or salad, and fruit to fill up on. My problem is i dont eat any breakfast or anything in fact until lunchtime, 1 - 2 pm. I know this is not good but i honestly dont feel hungry at all - now night-time is a different matter.

Yes.... i think to myself when the weight has come off then maybe we will feel more energetic... and so can eat a few of the goodies without worrying too much. I think taking it a little at a time is good, i am trying to be very good all week - which though is hard, is going ok. Then at weekends i just have to be a bit more relaxed.... but the way i look at it it has to be better than not doing anything at all Or is that just me trying to justify myself????

I am quite active all day with work etc, but have been taking Harvey out most evenings for a walk, mostly dont want to go - but then feel glad when i have been!!! But the little boooooger now wont let me not go - he mithers me at the time we usually go, i dont know bullied by a little 3.5 lb Yorkie

So good luck, i will be thinking of you.

[Blueyes]

Way to go Janet!! That's a great way to start. I've lost a million pounds over the years. and it's still a daily battle KEEP WALKING

[judy]

I'm with you Janet! Fruits and veggies, a couple of servings of proteins, good fat, lots of water, and I have no idea how many carbs we are supposed to eat anymore! They keep changing their minds

The walking is a great idea. I bet it's nice and relaxing too!