There's this thing that happens with my dad quite a bit. He asks me how I'm doing and I usually just answer "fine" and he says "never mind I'll just go read your blog, that's the only time I ever know what you're thinking" Well what I'm thinking this time is he may get more than he wants to know with this post. :)
Most skinny people work out. I used to see skinny girls and think "I bet they've never worked out a day in their life, they probably eat whatever they want too." It wasn't until I went to the gym that I realized all of those skinny girls who had it so "easy" were actually in my same classes. They were just going to the gym while I was still sleeping before. ;)
Your weight and confidence are closely related. I'm learning as I continue to look and feel better that my confidence continues to increase. Even sticking to my goal of working out or staying within my calorie range is boosting my confidence.
When you're consumed with weight loss and doing nothing about it, it hurts your family. Before I began this "weight loss journey" I was constantly thinking "I should find some time to work out today" "I really shouldn't be eating this" My day was entirely consumed by those thoughts leaving no room for anything else and at the end of day, feelings of guilt. Now (since I work out in the morning) my work out is finished and out of my mind and I am able to take care of other things and well as go to bed with no feelings of guilt. It's a great thing. :)
Watching the Biggest Loser does not count as exercise. Like others, I am a big fan of The Biggest Loser. I find the show very inspirational and love to watch the progress of the contestants and see the end results. (I also like the challenges and the temptations). Somehow I always found myself watching the show while eating ice cream or after running to McDonalds. I don't know what it is about the show but it always makes me hungry! haha I've learned (and already knew) that as much as the show inspires and motivates if you don't take action or do something yourself it's just another show about weight loss and not helping you lose weight.
Weight stops you from living. I think this one is pretty self explanatory. At the times when I have been my heaviest (after having kids) I find myself kind of hiding from the world. As I lose weight I being to plan activities to do with family and friends. I'm not as worried about what a camera might catch me looking like etc. It's nice as continue to become more "ok" with who I am.
