captainhealy
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Well I'm turning over a new leaf. Well not really. I'm finally starting a diet. I've been going to the gym daily since January, and I've lost 12 lbs but I can't seem to lose anymore really, so I've set my sights on dieting.
Now, I'm not going to lie, I've tried to diet before and failed miserably. Well actually, I didn't fail, I would begin to see results, but then I'd just fall back into my old eating habits. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those 'unhealthy fat types'. I used to be very slim but I got depressed and food became the comfort in my life. I eat quite healthy, it's just the portions that are holding me back.
I am currently holding steady at 172lbs. There are a few reasons as to why I've decided this diet is going to happen. One of my sisters, who used to also be quite thin, started weight watchers a few months ago. I didn't believe she could do it. But she has since lost approxiametely 50lbs and is looking nice even at 156. I am a competitive person so naturally, I want to beat that. But another reason is because I saw a picture of myself frmo last summer. I think I've been blinded of my actual appearance because people tell me that the weight doesn't "look that bad on you" And, I knew they were being polite, but I actually kind of beleived them so I never pressured myself to lose weight through dieting. But this picture is horrible. I look bloated and gross next to my slim, healthy cousin. I just want my body back!
And so tomorrow I am setting a goal for myself. I will eat what I normally eat, but I will cut my portions down a lot. I have the weight watchers kit, so maybe that will help me out! I'm very motivated to at least lose 10lbs by summer, because the way I look at it... I'm not that far behind my sister, and she actually does look great frmo losing all of that weight. I just want to be pretty!
I am hoping to find a lot of support on this website, as I know support really helps in times like this. Good Luck to everyone else in their pursuit for a healthier happier lifestyle!
Now, I'm not going to lie, I've tried to diet before and failed miserably. Well actually, I didn't fail, I would begin to see results, but then I'd just fall back into my old eating habits. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those 'unhealthy fat types'. I used to be very slim but I got depressed and food became the comfort in my life. I eat quite healthy, it's just the portions that are holding me back.
I am currently holding steady at 172lbs. There are a few reasons as to why I've decided this diet is going to happen. One of my sisters, who used to also be quite thin, started weight watchers a few months ago. I didn't believe she could do it. But she has since lost approxiametely 50lbs and is looking nice even at 156. I am a competitive person so naturally, I want to beat that. But another reason is because I saw a picture of myself frmo last summer. I think I've been blinded of my actual appearance because people tell me that the weight doesn't "look that bad on you" And, I knew they were being polite, but I actually kind of beleived them so I never pressured myself to lose weight through dieting. But this picture is horrible. I look bloated and gross next to my slim, healthy cousin. I just want my body back!
And so tomorrow I am setting a goal for myself. I will eat what I normally eat, but I will cut my portions down a lot. I have the weight watchers kit, so maybe that will help me out! I'm very motivated to at least lose 10lbs by summer, because the way I look at it... I'm not that far behind my sister, and she actually does look great frmo losing all of that weight. I just want to be pretty!
I am hoping to find a lot of support on this website, as I know support really helps in times like this. Good Luck to everyone else in their pursuit for a healthier happier lifestyle!