Does anyone here feel like we are
Destined to be overweight for the rest of our lives?
This is certainly not a blog look for sympathy, and I’m not beating myself up….but I just wondered how many of you out there feel like I do?
Somedays it feels like I’m fighting a no win battle. I watch others and am amazed at their progress. I’m so happy for them…so proud of their accomplishments.
Its seems as long as I can remember I’ve struggled with this weight. As a teenager I could drop 5 pounds a week with no problem. After having my children things were tough, but I still was able to lose the weight.
Since age 40 and quitting smoking my body seems to be all confused. IT seems to be very comfortable wearing plus sizes and I’M not happy with this.
So thats really it…all in a nutshell….DOES anyone out there feel like this?? sometimes maybe??? all the time??? Just wondering 
Ok..back to the drawing board.
1. I will walk the treadmill 20 mins minimum
2. I will drink my healthy shake 2 times a day
3. I will eat a healthy dinner with my husband
4. I will take time to study my MT studies
5. I will take take to smile and thank God for all the blessings he has brought and continues to bring upon me and my family and friends.
One more thing before I leave today….Shanna had listed some really awesome quotes. I did a google search on quotes, and stumbled upon this one. You might enjoy it, I do!!!
You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction~~George Lorimer
I like that quote. I often feel like I will be overweight forever. It is just so darn hard to get it off. But I have to move beyond those thoughts as soon as they enter my mind because I cannot accept that. I have to keep trying and keep moving forward. But you are not alone in your thinking. Have a wonderful day.
Amen on the quote. As long as a person has the mind-set to lose weight, then no one was meant to be overweight. I have always felt I was meant to be smaller than what I am (never will be a skinny girl), but not under 150. I have been on the ‘big’ side all of my life. I enjoyed eating as a kid, and even as an adult. At this age, though, I am not preoccupied with food. If you are not happy with your size, remember we can change. Keep your head up!
Eat to Live; Not Live to Eat…..
Listen girly, we all have days like this. But don’t fret: I know a secret that I’m about to share with you lol!! The first step to getting your body in shape is to get your brain in shape. What I mean is, when we get to this place that we are able to visualize ourselves growing thinner and healthier, and when our brain gets “skinny”, our bodies seem to naturally follow in time. You’re on the right track, doing the right things. As we get older, it does take longer (and for me, after having kids, oh my I have places on my body that may never regain their original shape lol!!), but it still happens. We just have to work that much harder. As of my last weigh in, I’ve lost 59 lbs, and I started out MUCH heavier than you did! I promise it can work. Just stick with it and remember the reasons you’re doing this. Stay strong, keep your chin up, and never give in! You can do this and we are here to help!! xoxo
work is always harder than inaction…. it’s like a “duhhh” statement, but honestly it is easier to be a consistent couch potato than a consistent exerciser. I am needing to change my brain-set and “run the race set before me” He never promised it would be easy, He just said “Do it!”
love ya!!
btw….. LOVED that pic!!!!! i laughed when it came up….. thanks for the smile at the start of my day!
Jane does this mean that I have to start calling you “Playtex”? friend? What a hoot! that cartoon is. Are you still doing those “future profiles” on people? I see myself in this one. Seriously I have and do feel like you many times. The battle is never ending. Donald is the one who sets me off usually into those moods. He is a very physical guy as you know and working in all that heat last week he lost at least 5 or more pounds without even trying. He has his dr’s appt. today, yearly physical and I know he will have lost some substantial weight since last year and like I said without even trying. That is frustrating to me and sets me off! It is so much harder on woman. You are a survivor and you certainly have the right leader to succeed. Hang in there sister Jane and use the number that is why you have it Playtex.
Oh my goodness - one look at that picture had me on the FLOOR laughing!!! That is too cute!
I know what you mean, girl - for the past 12 years I’ve been overweight and thought I was doomed to stay here forever and ever. I got comfortable with my baggy clothes and told myself I didn’t care anymore. But then I set some goals for myself and learned that change was indeed possible for me. You’ve got a great list of goals today, and I’m positive if you keep making them and sticking to them, you will find yourself making the changes you want.
I love ya so much Jane! I’ve never seen you in my life yet I feel like I’ve known you for a long time and that we’ve always been budddies. You are definately someone I’d choose to hang out with - you’re awesome!! Keep to your goals and have a happy weekend, kay? Hugs from Denver!!
Great blog. No, I don’t think so even though others do.
My mom, well, my family and boyfriend is not supportive of my weight loss. The first time I got down to 150 she tells me this is the smallest I’ll ever be. But I took four steps backward and gained 30 lbs. This time I’m at 155 and again shes says to me, a few days ago even, that this is the smallest I’ll ever be. You know what, the inner child in me wants to believe mom. But the grown adult KNOWS, that I can do this and get past this point. I will get smaller.
Even though she doesn’t believe in me, I believe in myself and even though I’ve been overweight for all my 20’s, in my 30’s I’m going to be fit, strong and slender. That’s my goal.
Wow don’t know if there is room for my comment-LOL. I feel that way everday, like I am fighting a losing battle. I am almost 39yrs old and my body doesn’t want to let go of the wieght. I decided that I am not going to do this to look better because I am older and that just isn’t good enough reason for me to work so hard at this. So I am doing it for health, I have a 3yr old and I will be well into my 50’s by the time he moves out and I want to be healthy in my older ages. It gives me a better more realistic reason for the healthier life style. Give it a try, maybe it will work for you too, lord knows at our age we can find plenty of reasons to justify the way we look, but not so many for being in bad health.
Well I hate to be Mrs. Positivity but know sorry I don’t feel like that…I am going win this battle because I can do all things through Christ which stengthens me! I’m going fullspeed ahead no negative thoughts nor bad feelings at 43 almost 44 next month I will I will I will be almost at goal and nothing and no one will stop me. So i completely understand please don’t get upset but I never feel like I can win I know anything worth having is worth fighting for sometimes I can’t get my dukes up as high but i keep swinging lol lol Great goals and girlfriend will conquer this once and for all! Love you!!! And this from me who just gained 13 lbs they’ll be off in no time at all!!!
I’m sure the feeling is there that being overweight is somewhat a destiny but that doesn’t have be the truth. It’s just a feeling. Prove the feeling wrong. Step by step, day by day. You just have to keep fighting and not just for you but for that family of yours too. Prove the feeling wrong girl.
You go, girl. You have great goals that you will reach! You are a great buddy to me, and I am here for you girl, cheering you on!
Go, Jane, Go, You can do it! You will do it! We will do this together!
You are an awesome buddy!
Big HUGS!
Ok that pic!! Lmao!! But seriously, I do love the quote!
Yes there were days when I felt like this too. But God led me here, to you all wonderful buddies. But you know? There are still days I would love to just sit back and quit. Like I wonder why I work so hard? But then I look at how awesome I feel and how much I can do for my family and it makes it all worth it. I know you can do it too, Jane! Just look at those powerful “I WILL” statements, you should print them out and hang them where you can see them! Love you, Kama
I know this feeling! But I am going to try and find some positivity in my day and make it work. Movement and getting back to a happy place. No more stewing in over indulgence and apathy. No more!
I know we can do it Jane. What do you say shall you and I each lose a couple pounds this week while we are having fun and watching our portions? Let’s
*hugs*