I have been wanting to lose weight for a long time. But I do nothing to make that happen. I want to eat cheese and drink wine every night. Have a martini (or 3) and dessert when I go out with Big Daddy. I want to eat platefuls of pasta and I would like to just sit on my fat, flabby ass, thank you very much. While wishing the pounds away.
I want to lament my ever expanding waist line and how tight my pants are getting. But I don’t want to cut back on what or how much I eat. I like to flip through magazines looking at thin celebrities and models while eating a bag of tortilla chips and bean dip.
I want to sit on the couch at 10pm watching whatever reality garbage is on while eating a big bowl of popcorn and drinking white wine. I want to watch people on Biggest Loser losing HUNDREDS of pounds and think, “Jesus! If they can do that, why can’t I lose 20 or 30 lbs?!” All the while stuffing my face with laffy taffy and skittles.
In short? I do not want to do a damn thing to get the body I desire. But? This shit has got to stop! I’m 41. Everything is going south. My metabolism is changing. So I’m not just keeping this extra weight on, I’m adding to it now. Also, I’ve got this high blood pressure, slightly elevated cholesterol and slightly anemic thing going on. So it’s time to get serious and get busy!
As my brother said to me yesterday, I’ve never been the athletic type. That’s putting it nicely. I have had brief periods where I try to work out or jog. But it was always a half-assed fleeting attempt. I was never into sports as a kid (I almost didn’t graduate from high school because I didn’t have enough credits. You know why? I flunked Gym! Who flunks Gym?! That ought to tell you something about my physical prowess or lack there of) nor did I develop a love for any physical activity as I got older. I don’t believe I have any muscles anywhere on my body.
This has all got to change. And now. Seriously people. I want to look better, I want to feel better. I want my blood pressure and cholesterol to go down without medication. So I’m going to take baby steps. Start out walking and cutting back on the bad foods. Eating more lean meats, fruits and veggies. No snacking or drinking anything but water after dinner. I know the way to lose weight is not rocket science. You eat less, you eat healthy and you move your fat ass.
So now that I’ve put it out here, I’ve got to do it. I will update you now and then with my successes (and failures). Cheer me on and tell me what you do to keep yourself motivated and exercising when you don’t want to. I need the support.
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Is there a MIM group there?? The moms help me stay motivated…good luck! It is not a pretty battle. I thought about giving up the alcohol- vodka and peligrino orange soda, but decided to limit it to one…my daily count had become two. Big fat bummer, but my pants are also getting tight, ugh!
It’s tough, believe me I know. My therapist suggested wine spritzers in the evening which has helped. I still need motivation for exercise.
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Gerrick thinks that my being home will help him lose the weight…I just don’t normally keep snacks and soda in the house. He lost a lot once the soda was gone and 5 lbs right away by starting out the day with oatmeal. That is a nice kickstart. Otherwise he is beating himself up about being a good example to Xavier.
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OMG! it’s like i’m reading my own words! i had just googled “i sit on the couch and eat chips & drink wine” and found your site. i’m a mum of 1 & i’m sitting with only 10 extra pounds. but they are the hardest ever. i too have no motivation – do the exact same thing you described. i don’t think i’m depressed (have had major depression so i would know) but i just feel like “i don’t want to!” (whine) attitude from myself all the time. i’m not terribly over weight but i know i could tone up & want to look like i did.. NO .. i want to look better than i did before i got pregant.
i have a muffin top (look 1st trimester all the time), saddle bags, thighs are bigger, my fat pants are now tight (sigh).
i’ve cut out & pasted some “inspirational” pics, cut out bad foods, drink tea instead of always goinfg for wine. am doing phsical therpay (tailbone fracture, long hard birth), was doing pilates which i really enjoyed. but i stopped going because me, my husband & 2.5 year old all got really really sick for abou 2 lovely long months.
ordered some dvd (jillian michaels) & some weights as some incentive & pressie to myself! added some fun songs to ipod to hopefully go jogging with! stopped snacking, eating late at night (dinner is at 4:30 / 5p around here!) another reason why i can’t drink the white wine while watching my fav. junk TV, because i become sooooo weak.
just hope i really mean it this time.
anyway sorry to hijack. just wanted to say love what you’ve written & hope to see more of your site! we can inspire each other (please?)!! lots of best wishes to all. Alex
Alex, I’m still whining! But am feeling more motivated recently. Eating better and less. Baby steps. Yes! Let’s motivate each other!! Thanks for the kind words about the blog.