Welcome everyone! I'm so glad you've joined me on this blog! Whether you're just checking on my progress or joining me on my journey, I hope we both learn something along the way.
For the record, I was 322 two months ago, and no, I don't have a scale- there aren't many out there that go over 300, so I have to visit a local doctor's office who was nice enough to let me weigh myself.
The only health issues I have are that I'm hypothyroid (I'm on medication for it) and I'm slightly anemic. Just under normal anemia. So all I need is an iron tablet once in a bit, and I'm good to go. All the other stuff- blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol..all of that is right within the normal range. My heart rate is between 60-70, which I'm told is excellent- even for a thin person!
Biochemically, I'm healthy- I just need to convince the fat! So I can honestly state that though I am 'healthy', I am not 'fit'- and fit is what I need to be, before my health is effected.
Anything I try will be based on what I've learned about myself as a dieter. For instance, I'm a protein person, and do well eating a variety of lean meats, fish and fowl with a good helping of vegetables. Sugar is my enemy, as well as some flours (I seem to be more sensitive to wheat), but as I said before, I'm not going to cut out anything- if I crave something sweet, you bet I'm going to have some! But just enough to let the craving subside, not eat the entire thing- whatever it may be.
I never said it would be easy, since I also have a problem with portion control. I've watched many thin people eating, and found out something that completely surprised me- thin people (at least the ones I watched) not only eat small amounts (what they called a serving, I called a big snack), but when not on a schedule, they actually ate only when they were hungry.
It sounds so simple, doesn't it? But this week I paid some serious attention to what and how I was eating, and found myself eating when the clock said to- not when I was truly hungry! It's harder to do so when you have a family (like me) but not impossible. Some days I'm just too busy, so I throw something down my throat so I'm not starving by the time I'm done everything. At least now I'll be more aware of what I throw down my throat, or make sure I can take it with me to eat if I get hungry!
But when I do have time, I need to make the most of my meals, and I don't mean portions! Home cooking is also important, and most of the meals I have will be homemade. That way, I know what is in it, and how fresh everything is before I start.
As for exercise, the gym is being put off because of financial difficulty. I plan to join within the next month if possible, but in the meantime I will be doing about two miles of walking a day to gain a bit more stamina. Best to start slow and work my way up! I won't be strolling either- Walking my daughter to school will not only benefit both of us, but will allow me to power walk back home in the morning and back to the school in the afternoon. So half the trip is a warm up/cool down, and the other half is a workout!
This weekend My family and I went for a walk on a park trail. It's about a mile and a half round trip, and I went for both days. The first day was the worst- I had to sit down at least three times! The second day was much better though- I only sat down once, at the half way point. I didn't want to push things too far since I was walking my daughter this morning, but I know I better start pushing myself- and soon. Just working my way up to the gym, folks!
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