I should warn you. This is a "puke up my guts" thoughts kind of post.. Do you ever have one of those days or decades for that matter when you have so many things swimming around in your head you want to curl up in a ball, get out a soft core porn book and eat a $3.49 whopper combo meal (only on Wed, so this is a Wed, technically speaking).. That's my current state. Prepare yourself for total domination.
The topic of today's post and pity party is "weight loss"(WL). a hush falls over the crowd.. ahhhhh.... Yes, my friends. Something I have struggled with my entire life. You know the guy Sloth from Goonies.. well, we are like twinners.. chubby chubby 2x4.
Why can't I get it together? I know the keys.. eat whole grains (hork).. eat fresh fruit & Veg.. blah blah blah.. Ok, I got it.. I work for a fabulous company. I do Health Education for *bleeps* sake.. So, what is the deal-io?
I finally watched last week's episode of the Biggest Loser last night.. Is it just me or is it getting way too Wanny pantsy? Half the people on that show weigh less than me. My good friends at A&E decided to start a series called "Heavy". It's like a Monet- from far away it's ok but up close, it's just a big ol' mess. I could probably lose weight if someone shipped me off to fat camp and cooked my meals too.. just sayin.
So, in order to be accountable to someone and something for my health and "weight loss" *cue cringe*-- I will now be documenting my struggles, frustrations and generally venting with all of you. If you want to stop reading my blog now.. totally understand. BUT, if you choose to stop reading, just remember to think of me when you are eating good food.
This brings me to my current halt in the "WL" journey..
- I hate exercise. I tried spin & yoga last week. Failed miserably.
- I am a carb addict. Thru & thru. What would this work be without white bread & rolls?
- I eat when I am happy, sad, lonely, angry and even when I am homicidal (which is often).
- I have a hard time justifying working out at all, esp. after the kids & the hubs haven't seen me all day.
- I suffer from IBS- Basically, when I am stressed.. my tummy is not the biz-ness. Which is, oh, wait, all the time. Because of this, I can't eat whole grains, most veg & esp. salads. Trust me on this..
Now that I have that all out in the open and into cyberspace for my friends, foes and even creepy creeps to read, maybe that will give me some incentive to do something.
My pants are getting tight. I need serious therapy. I crave non-nutritious foods on a freaking minute by minute basis.. I may or may not need an intervention.
K- that's all for now.. Chubba Wubba girl- out.
16 comments:
You make me smile!! I don't know if this will help you at all but I drink Costco's weight loss shake (I actually like them). I have them for breakfast and if I am still a little hungary I will have a banana or a light yogurt. I also changed my soda to diet (that is my weakness). Those things along with trying not to eat after 7:00 (VERY HARD) seem to have helped me. I have lost 35lbs in the last year and I only excercised for 3 months (I hate it too). So just keep it up and stay positive. I love you and know you can do it!!
Girl, I understand. These chub shows on TV are not making me feel better about myself, they just make me want to sit on my couch, sign up to get on one of those shows. I will continue to sit here on this couch until they call. What are your tactics?
so, this may not be the right time to tell you, but they brought back the two cheeseburger combo meal at mcdonalds. it's not the number 2 anymore and something about that just doesn't feel right. bad timing??? maybe.
secondly, pass me the title of that book your reading:)
I LOVE you Jenn!! You seriously make me laugh so hard. You can do it...we've already had these talks. I know you can and you are SO WORTH IT!!! Love your guts...
Listen friend, I absolutely adore you. You make me laugh and I love the way you write. I'm sorry you're struggling, to be honest I am too. I thought people lost weight when they went through a crisis?? Not me, I swear I've gained!
Have you tried Weight Watchers?? I've been considering it and I know it's free registration until March. You wanna do it together??
Love you Jenn!!
Aww, my Jen! I was thinking of you (phoneless) while driving around last night and thought, "I need to see that girl!"
Nope, I'm not going to stop reading. You are welcome to whine all you want. Healthy food is sometimes just perfectly vile. And I think running is the worst thing on the planet. Yep, the worst. I've considered it.
Maybe just take it one super small step at a time. Like for this snack I'm eating this...or maybe replace eating with something else, consciously. Like, "I'm stressed and need to get this done but it overwhelms me so I'm going to eat a plate of nachos instead" can be replaced with "I'm stressed and need to get this done, but it overwhelms me....so I'm going to bust out 10 girl-style pushups and then I'm going to attack it and get it off my stress list." I don't know if that made any sense. But sometimes replacement behavior can make a huge difference.
I sleep when I'm stressed, Not at all helpful. It's "an escape" that really accomplishes nothing. So I have to find something, like taking a walk instead to get my mind somewhere else more positive and choose my response differently.
p.s. I LOVE the comic!
Jenn I just LOVE you!! I wish you all the luck on your weight loss journey! Give me until April and I will join you. DEAL? Love you girl!! :)
Oh my Jenn, who doesn't have weight and food issues? I have faith in you! I think it will be good to blog and get your frustrations out. I wish I were there, we could strap on our sweat bands and get to work. Hang in there sweets! Love you!
Hi lady, I have had to back read a lot of your blog since I have been MIA. I love your babies. I have to tell you, I couldn't laugh that hard about the Sunday morning fight, because it's all too true at my house as well, and when mama wants to sleep, mama wants to sleep!
Now onto the present, hang in there, I had a day today, get this, it started with the Cap'n...Cap'n Crunch, then about 2 hours later, 2 BIG pieces of pizza, not enough? 2 hours later, I thought to myself "CUPCAKES!" And made a whole heapin' helpin' of strawberry coconut cupcakes. Is there a birthday? No no no, just me tapping into my health nut.
What is wrong with me? I totally feel your pain, except for the soft core porn, that's a little wierd hon, even for you.
I love you to pieces lady!
Aw Jenn I so LOVE you!! I'm right there with you. I know I should be exercising but I just REALLY hate it. I would do just about anything to get out of it. If you need an exercise buddy I'm in. Love ya!
I feel your pain. I won't stop reading. I need your inspirtation.
Jenn, you are awesome. I love how candid you always are. Dieting and exercising suck. It's a necessary evil in my life. Good luck with everything!
I'm with you on this one sister!
Love you Jenn and I can totally relate. Find me Sunday and I will give you some really good info I found out that helped me lost weight on my own. Hang in there!!! Sending love and hugs your way! :)
Jenn, I can SO relate with almost everything you just said! Do you know how bad I want to go to the BL Fitness Ridge in St George? Wouldn't that be wonderful? Unfortunately it's like $1-2000 for ONE FREAKIN' WEEK! Otherwise I'd be there!
I really don't love exercising either and I can't shut my mouth if I've got a craving for something. Ugh! Maybe you me and Sara should get together and form our own BLooser group...I don't know, something! I've just had it with myself and I seriously need some help too.
I bet you didn't want to hear all that! Sorry
You freakin crack me up! I love the Isaak and Elsie's dialogue post, too funny!
Anytime you need someone to exercise, I'm so there! And if you want to skip the gym and do some Dance Central-bring the kids and come play!!!
Love you girl!
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