“Are You Sure You’re Not Pregnant?”
That was the question posed to me this week. It was the second day into my eating better regime, and my eyes started welling up. “Yes I’m sure! See, this is why I’m on a diet!”
I might have been just a tad cranky, seeing as it was my second day without bread or sugar. I was feeling the withdrawals and wasn’t even getting any compliments on my new svelte appearance. I mean, that is how it works, right? You go on a diet, and you’re instantly thin!
Yeah, not so much.
Regardless, it was that comment that could have torn me down, could have sent me home wallowing in a bowl of homemade ice cream, but this time, it had the opposite effect. No this time, I have a food journal spreadsheet instead of just a little notebook. I am armored with every nutritional fact of every item in every restaurant within a 50-mile radius. I am going to use that comment as my motivation to succeed, so that I finally won’t get that dreaded question anymore.
One week in, and things are going much more smoothly than they were the second day. The first days were hard, as I have documented in my hand-written journal. After the third day though, I started to feel better. Letting go of most of the horrible things I have been putting into my body as of late has been nothing but good for me. I am already slimming down at a higher-than-expected pace! Out with the processed foods, the white bread, pasta, and rice, and in with tons of veggies, fruits, egg whites, low-fat cheese, and brown carbs. What do my friends and family have to say about this? “Oh, but wouldn’t a Killer Potato sound so good right now?” “Honey, I left you a cheesecake in your fridge.” Gee, thanks. But this time, I’m not going to let that deter me. I am in the first week of what is going to be a lifestyle change for me. I joined Buddy Slim, an online support group. I played tennis today. Everything that tempted me a week ago already seems gross to me. I feel better than I have in awhile. And I plan on things staying that way…minus a dress size or two!
Oh, no…I know how you feel. My daughter’s bus driver asked me when I was due and boy was that humiliating. She meant no harm but, it’s very embarrassing. I’m so glad you kept up with the healthy food and exercise. Good for you!
I love the attitude!! You are doing so great! Just keep at it and all of your hard work will pay off!
Jebbica,
I am looking for people just like you to surround myself with.
I am soooo determined, and already I’m feeling much better. I can relate though… I love it when you tell coworkers or someone you know that you’re on a journey to weightloss, and they bring in a box of Krispie Kream donuts, etc.
Don’t let anyone sabotage what you’re going to do. You CAN do this!
Joy
Are you drinking enough water? I noticed that I lost alot of weight in my stomach area when I cut soda and drank more water…though that might just be me?
Also maybe cut out sodium/salt as well.
My sister used to joke about me being pregnant all of the time
Umm when my daughter was 2 I went to see my new nephew in the hospital. I stopped by the desk to ask which way to labor and delivery and they asked if I preregistered!!!!! That was my first wake up call. well after about 2 hours of sobbing and a bunch bunch bunch of chocolate.. like that helped! I carry all my weight in my stomach and I still get that question. It still stings! WTG on not letting it send you to the freezer!! You’re doing great! Its amazing how the processed stuff we put in our bodies makes us feel! We never know until we stop eating it! You can do this! You will be a few dress sizes smaller before you know it! Hang in there!
Ah man I HATE that….sorry hon
I’ve gotten that too
it’s the worst…
Thank you everyone! I’m so glad that I’m not the only person who’s gotten that one, but I’m so glad to e-meet all of you and hear the nice things you have to say! Hopefully, we can/will all do it and get super-healthy and live a really long time!