Why haven't I posted all week? Well I've been pretty much the same. Nothing has changed in the last week. I still eat half healthy food, half crap food. I still probably weigh around 68 kilos (I haven't weighed because I was on my period this week). I still haven't been back to any Weight Watchers meetings.
I'm actually starting to feel fat in some of my clothes, because some of them were bought when I was down to 65 kilos. And yesterday I tried on a pair of jeans that were too tight when I was out shopping and thought a lot about this last 5 kilos.
Also, I ate KFC for dinner last night, so obviously I didn't think hard enough. Then I watched the Oprah special with Kirstie Alley...
On Oprah after Kirstie Alley did her promo for Jenny Craig(tm), Oprah had a woman on who had gastric bypass and lost over 300 pounds. They showed these images of all of her hanging skin that had to be removed. She had already been through 5 surgical procedures and had something like 5 more to go.
What struck me as the most unusual is how accepting the world is now of gastric bypass as a means of weight loss. It amazes me how the number of people who are that obese is growing and growing. At my work alone I think there are at least 3-5 women who fall into this category. It is becoming so common place.
I'm not judging. Trust me I've had so many weight and food related issues I'm amazed that I didn't weight over 300 pounds before I finally got a hold of myself, but it scares me that people like Oprah are advocating and so accepting of this.
To me it sends a message. It says to people who are overweight that it doesn't matter how big they get because it is fixable with surgery. Does anyone else see a problem with this?
It just doesn't seem right.
For many people obesity problems begin in childhood, myself included. I was telling mr. ralph about all the sugary cereals I grew up eating and begging my mom to buy. She wanted us to eat Corn Flakes and raisin Bran (that is like your sultana bran) but we would beg for Captain Crunch and Coco Puffs etc. Sugar with milk. Really healthy stuff. Oh, and pop tarts, hot dogs, french fries, etc. I ate this stuff at school. We were fed junk food in the school cafeteria.
The number of things that need to be changed in order for Americans to become healthier are endless. It is a little depressing to get on this subject and now I'm regretting it. I think I need to wrap this up.
Needless to say I need to make some changes in my life right now.
I've decided to take a leaf from Denise's book. I'm giving myself 2 weeks to get back to basics. My plan is simple, I will keep a food journal. I will not eat fast food or junk food. I will follow the WW point system, and I will exercise at least 3 times a week.
I will report as often as possible on how I'm doing. Wish me luck.
Christmas is just around the corner.
Addendum:
And speaking of Christmas, I bought this dress a few months ago:
It was a great find and of course it is vintage. When I bought it, it was snug. The inner part of the dress is so tight now that my waist bulges under it. I put it on yesterday, because I wanted to see just how tight it is now. It was depressing. The only chance I have to wear something like this is to Christmas functions which all begin in just over a month from now.
I'd say I need to lose at least 3 kilos for the dress to look nice, and maybe 4 for it to be comfortable.
And now I have a reason.
I'm actually starting to feel fat in some of my clothes, because some of them were bought when I was down to 65 kilos. And yesterday I tried on a pair of jeans that were too tight when I was out shopping and thought a lot about this last 5 kilos.
Also, I ate KFC for dinner last night, so obviously I didn't think hard enough. Then I watched the Oprah special with Kirstie Alley...
On Oprah after Kirstie Alley did her promo for Jenny Craig(tm), Oprah had a woman on who had gastric bypass and lost over 300 pounds. They showed these images of all of her hanging skin that had to be removed. She had already been through 5 surgical procedures and had something like 5 more to go.
What struck me as the most unusual is how accepting the world is now of gastric bypass as a means of weight loss. It amazes me how the number of people who are that obese is growing and growing. At my work alone I think there are at least 3-5 women who fall into this category. It is becoming so common place.
I'm not judging. Trust me I've had so many weight and food related issues I'm amazed that I didn't weight over 300 pounds before I finally got a hold of myself, but it scares me that people like Oprah are advocating and so accepting of this.
To me it sends a message. It says to people who are overweight that it doesn't matter how big they get because it is fixable with surgery. Does anyone else see a problem with this?
It just doesn't seem right.
For many people obesity problems begin in childhood, myself included. I was telling mr. ralph about all the sugary cereals I grew up eating and begging my mom to buy. She wanted us to eat Corn Flakes and raisin Bran (that is like your sultana bran) but we would beg for Captain Crunch and Coco Puffs etc. Sugar with milk. Really healthy stuff. Oh, and pop tarts, hot dogs, french fries, etc. I ate this stuff at school. We were fed junk food in the school cafeteria.
The number of things that need to be changed in order for Americans to become healthier are endless. It is a little depressing to get on this subject and now I'm regretting it. I think I need to wrap this up.
Needless to say I need to make some changes in my life right now.
I've decided to take a leaf from Denise's book. I'm giving myself 2 weeks to get back to basics. My plan is simple, I will keep a food journal. I will not eat fast food or junk food. I will follow the WW point system, and I will exercise at least 3 times a week.
I will report as often as possible on how I'm doing. Wish me luck.
Christmas is just around the corner.
Addendum:
And speaking of Christmas, I bought this dress a few months ago:
It was a great find and of course it is vintage. When I bought it, it was snug. The inner part of the dress is so tight now that my waist bulges under it. I put it on yesterday, because I wanted to see just how tight it is now. It was depressing. The only chance I have to wear something like this is to Christmas functions which all begin in just over a month from now.
I'd say I need to lose at least 3 kilos for the dress to look nice, and maybe 4 for it to be comfortable.
And now I have a reason.
Comments
I did the Internal Cleansing diet (naturopath stores have it) for 15 days and lost 9 kilos of rubbish from my internal organs. I can't tell you how extraordinary it felt to rid my body of sluggish foods.
It allowed me wholegrain breads, ALL fresh fruits, ALL fresh veg, pastas and rice (brown not white) and completely cut out dairy and meat for 15 days. Which isn't as hard as it sounds.
I can't wait to do this again but have to wait til I've finished breastfeeding. Doh!
When you spoke of your friend who has tried diet after diet.... it REALLY emphasises the fact that she either isn't ready to make these changes or hasn't dealt with a few internal issues that bring her back to square one (working on a few of those myself!)
Good luck, take each day at a time and revel in feeling fresh and cleansed while you get back to basics!
What a goal~!
I changed the entire make up of my body to be healthy, and, yes, look good. But to avoid getting diabetes, sleep apnea, continued joint pain and heart problems, etc. I made the best choice for me. Please don't ever think I took the easy way out.