New Year's Resolutions (and a big reality slap up the side of the head)
I've been struggling with carbs since Thanksgiving. People have been bringing in tons o' carby goodness at work, and to be honest, we have had more carbs than usual at home, too.
I had a big reality slap in the face recently. One of the many relatives who came to town to torture us during the holidays (well, torture may be a bit of an exaggeration) is quite large. In fact, this relative is circus fat, just like I used to be. I watched this relative struggle to walk, struggle to breathe, struggle just to get through each day being circus fat in a world not built for circus fat sized people.
(Sidebar: I find it interesting that this relative is now circus fat, because when I was at my worst in terms of circus fat, poor health, etc., this relative actually staged an intervention in my home going on and on about how my fat was going to kill me. But I digress...)
Anyway, watching this relative struggle was quite an eye opener for me in that I have been lazy and complacent lately about following mindful eating and proper exercise. I do NOT want to end up being circus fat again, I remember that particular hell all too well. I like having more of a normal life now.
So, I resolve to get back on track in 2009. Mindful eating and exercise. I won't focus on the scale; instead, I will focus on doing what I know I am supposed to do as a post-op, and I am sure some of the excess weight will come off. Whether it will all come off (in terms of getting below 200 lbs), I don't know. What I do know is that it is time to get back on the wagon.
As part of my resolution, I plan to post again in the gym and in Dunny's daily food roundup, and I hope all my friends here will help hold me accountable. As we know, we cannot fight this battle alone. I need your help, as well as an occasional kick in the azz.
Do any of you have a particular New Year's Resolution you would like to post publicly? If so, I'm all ears!
Kix
ready to go as of 1/5/09
I had a big reality slap in the face recently. One of the many relatives who came to town to torture us during the holidays (well, torture may be a bit of an exaggeration) is quite large. In fact, this relative is circus fat, just like I used to be. I watched this relative struggle to walk, struggle to breathe, struggle just to get through each day being circus fat in a world not built for circus fat sized people.
(Sidebar: I find it interesting that this relative is now circus fat, because when I was at my worst in terms of circus fat, poor health, etc., this relative actually staged an intervention in my home going on and on about how my fat was going to kill me. But I digress...)
Anyway, watching this relative struggle was quite an eye opener for me in that I have been lazy and complacent lately about following mindful eating and proper exercise. I do NOT want to end up being circus fat again, I remember that particular hell all too well. I like having more of a normal life now.
So, I resolve to get back on track in 2009. Mindful eating and exercise. I won't focus on the scale; instead, I will focus on doing what I know I am supposed to do as a post-op, and I am sure some of the excess weight will come off. Whether it will all come off (in terms of getting below 200 lbs), I don't know. What I do know is that it is time to get back on the wagon.
As part of my resolution, I plan to post again in the gym and in Dunny's daily food roundup, and I hope all my friends here will help hold me accountable. As we know, we cannot fight this battle alone. I need your help, as well as an occasional kick in the azz.
Do any of you have a particular New Year's Resolution you would like to post publicly? If so, I'm all ears!
Kix
ready to go as of 1/5/09
Great Post Kix...
I first wanted to thank you for the info on your deviated septum experience. I am still suffering, will see my ENT this friday.
I as well as you plan on getting back to the basics in the new year. I wish I had the same insight you got seeing your overweight relative. I had christmas at my parents in Lake Tahoe. They noticed that I had gained some weight.. and while I was eating some chips, my mother says "watch out your gonna gain all your weight back" which really pissed me off.
Then the next day my father precedes to give me this hugh lecture of how I am out of control...etc etc.. It took me back to when I was a child and he watched every morsel that went into my mouth.
I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs "Don't you realize you did this too me with you controlling everything I ever ate" but I just sat back and hung my head just like I was 16 again.
I am going to get control but not because of him,, but because I want it...
So I will be glad to Kick you in the Azz as long as you promise to do the same..
Happy New Year
Lynn
I first wanted to thank you for the info on your deviated septum experience. I am still suffering, will see my ENT this friday.
I as well as you plan on getting back to the basics in the new year. I wish I had the same insight you got seeing your overweight relative. I had christmas at my parents in Lake Tahoe. They noticed that I had gained some weight.. and while I was eating some chips, my mother says "watch out your gonna gain all your weight back" which really pissed me off.
Then the next day my father precedes to give me this hugh lecture of how I am out of control...etc etc.. It took me back to when I was a child and he watched every morsel that went into my mouth.
I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs "Don't you realize you did this too me with you controlling everything I ever ate" but I just sat back and hung my head just like I was 16 again.
I am going to get control but not because of him,, but because I want it...
So I will be glad to Kick you in the Azz as long as you promise to do the same..
Happy New Year
Lynn
Oh Kix
I have tryed to be good ,but a few members have been trying to sabotage me.lol
Fudge and cookies and cheesecake....
My family get togethers have always involved food ,rich comfort foods.
I only took alittle nibble off a peice of fudge.
But i put a ban on the stuff coming in my house
My youngest son is built like me and im worried about him and my dhs health issues,so our resoultion is no fast food for anyone and no soda or junk...
They will eat as i do, no making special meals,.
We will exercise together,things i wish some one would have helped me with when i was younger.
So techinically we are getting up off our arses and to put only healthy foods in our body...
I would love some new recipes if anybody has any...
Kix we can all do this together.YES WE CAN
I have tryed to be good ,but a few members have been trying to sabotage me.lol
Fudge and cookies and cheesecake....
My family get togethers have always involved food ,rich comfort foods.
I only took alittle nibble off a peice of fudge.
But i put a ban on the stuff coming in my house
My youngest son is built like me and im worried about him and my dhs health issues,so our resoultion is no fast food for anyone and no soda or junk...
They will eat as i do, no making special meals,.
We will exercise together,things i wish some one would have helped me with when i was younger.
So techinically we are getting up off our arses and to put only healthy foods in our body...
I would love some new recipes if anybody has any...
Kix we can all do this together.YES WE CAN
kathsum
I'm really with you on this one, Kix. Although I have managed not to regain any weight, I have gotten sidetracked from how well I was doing early in 2008. So my resolutions for 2009 include:
1. Going back to eating 2000-2200 calories per day, with at least 125 grams of protein.
2. Working back up to exercising 8-10 hours per week. This will take some time, as I'll have restrictions b/c of my recent surgeries, but I hope to hit this goal by mid-2009.
3. Doing daily meditation/affirmation work so I can become more in tune with my body, mind, and spirit.
I think #3 will be key for me in meeting the first two goals... Like you, I never want to go back from whence I came, and I think that remaining mindful and in tune with myself will be key to making sure that happens. I'm here for you, and I know you are here for me as well -
Kellie
1. Going back to eating 2000-2200 calories per day, with at least 125 grams of protein.
2. Working back up to exercising 8-10 hours per week. This will take some time, as I'll have restrictions b/c of my recent surgeries, but I hope to hit this goal by mid-2009.
3. Doing daily meditation/affirmation work so I can become more in tune with my body, mind, and spirit.
I think #3 will be key for me in meeting the first two goals... Like you, I never want to go back from whence I came, and I think that remaining mindful and in tune with myself will be key to making sure that happens. I'm here for you, and I know you are here for me as well -
Kellie
Hi Kix,
Great post... I really like to talk about my resolutions to help keep me on track. I think I just have one big resolution... that is to get my butt back to the gym at least 3x a week. I was doing so good for awhile, but for the last month or so, just hasn't been happening. I do try to work out at home a little, but I just don't get the intensity like the gym. I really want to make it to my goal of 170# by my year anniversary, and the only way that is going to happen is with exercise. I don't want to get to be the "circus fat" person ever again!!
I struggled at christmas with all of the goodies too. I did give in and have a few cookies (maybe 3 total) over the 2 days of get togethers, but to help myself from eating more, I got rid of them. I took the left over cookies & pastries to work on Friday night... needless to say, everyone there loved them, and now I don't have to be tempted with them in my house!!!!
Happy New Year
Caroline
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