My New Lifestyle

What's up my peeps? As most of you know, I have decided to make some dramatic changes in my lifestyle in the last week or so. No, it's not that! I have decided to change the way I eat and exercise. Over the past 10 years I have really let my self go. I didn't realize just how much until I was getting out of the shower and hardly recognized the reflection of the person staring back at me. My face looked 15 years older instead of ten, and my gut had blown up to enormous proportions. Sure, I'd always known I'd packed on a few pounds here and there, but the final tally blew me away. I went from150 lbs. to 200 lbs. over the last 10 years. Now, some may say that this isn't a huge deal, but I'm only 5' 4", and that makes it a huge deal. It bothers me that I'm considered "morbidly obese" by the medical world, so I figured its time I did something about it. It's been a little over a week, and I've only lost 3 lbs., but I feel a whole lot better but I know I have a long way to go. This is not a diet! DIETS DO NOT WORK!!!!! This is a lifestyle change! That is the only way you are going to lose the weight and keep it off! Trust me. I've been doing this for years and years and years, and I know what works and what doesn't. Diets do not work.

Oh, and one last thing. Do me a favor? If you see me eating something less than healthy, or you see me going out to eat at a fast food place don't wag your finger at me and say "Ha, I knew you couldn't do it!" Or "You're of the wagon already?" Or "Hey, what happened to your diet?" Just know that I'm making a conscious effort to eat what I want, and when I want than you very much! Now if you want to offer words of encouragement I am all for that. Thank you very much!

DT