The folks at NaBloPoMo want to know if there is anything I am uncertain about right now. Can a person really be certain about anything?? Only G0d himself knows all the answers, I surely don’t. I surely never try to assume I know much of anything.
Lately I have decided I want and need to lose weight and even though I am walking 2-3 miles a day and working out along with my Biggest Loser Wii game, I worry I will never really lose any serious pounds. I am uncertain if I can keep up the pace. I am uncertain if the changes I have attempted to make to my diet will really have any effect. Walking around the neighborhood with my kids is the easy part. Sticking with it and working out with the Wii Game, or even with the DVD’s I checked out from the library is quite another. I have yet to pop one of the DVD’s in the DVD player and make an attempt to keep up.
That moment is coming though. It is bigger than the both of us!! I am uncertain if I will live through whatever kind of workout that DVD has got in store for me. I am willing to try, and maybe that is half the battle. The best and worst thing about an exercise video starring Bob Harperis that you know you are in for a royal beating. The best and worst thing is I can hit the stop button before I vomit and collapse. Sometimes I think it would be better to have Bob in the flesh screaming at me to keep going, even when I would rather quit.
I am uncertain if anything I do will help me lose weight. It certainly won’t if I give up. Even if I feel better, or by some sick twist of fate somehow find a shred more energy that I didn’t have 15 minutes ago, then all that huffing and puffing, sweating, and sore muscles will be worth it. Looking a little closer to perfect would be worth it.
All I am certain of today is that the sun is shining, I am trying foods I would have never contemplated putting even a foot near my mouth, let alone eat, and I am determined to exercise hell or high water!! The bottom line is I am tired of being fat!! So if I have the guts to take a bull by the horns figuratively, surely I can whittle away a little tit, a little a$$, and this gut that between all three have taken on a life force of their own until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
As for the diet...I haven't said anything, but I have lost a bit of weight over the past few months just by making some small changes. I am already feeling better and I feel more like my old self. If I can do it, I know you can too! I have faith in you!
Darlene, that is wonderful!!! I am so happy for you!! Thank you for the vote of confidence!! I am so excited because I popped in a copy of "The Biggest Loser Power Walk" DVD and I went a mile with Bob Harper right in my living room. I did it and I am sweating like a stuck pig... but I did it!! It was fun and easy to follow along with. Thank you for stopping by to read and for the faith you have in me. Bless your heart!! I will keep you posted. That video is something else, but I love the song...and I love the message. It really illustrates how I feel a lot of the time. We all strive to be what society feels is perfect and it is HARD!! Thank you so much for stopping by to read, for your encouragement and your comments!!
Roxy, thank you so much!! I am going to keep at it!! Weight loss is hard work. I am so pleased you stopped by and that you liked what you found here!! Thank you!!
Keep it going, Kathy! I'm trying to make some small changes myself to rev up my strength and stamina. Maybe I'll attempt to take off that pesky 20 pounds for the fifth time, but it's hard at this stage of my life. So good to hear of your successes!
Good luck to you! I think it all begins with those first steps, and continues day by day! Weight loss, such a battle so many of us face! I've never heard of Bob Harper, but I'm scared! Thanks for sharing with us.
Holly, Bob Harper is a trainer on the reality television show the Biggest Loser. You are right, the main thing is sticking with this exercise business and just keeping at it. Thank you for the lucky wishes and for stopping in to read and comment!!
Good Luck Kathy! I know my dr has put me on some new meds that has made me gain 30+ pounds so I am also working on losing weight. I also have a workout buddy that works out with me, just by walking or doing exercises each day. It's nice to have someone give you that extra nudge on the days you aren't sure you can do :)
All you can do is keep trying and hope for the best outcome! Good luck to you!!
Beautiful Disaster, My daughter is my workout buddy. She is only 11 years old, but she is great!! I don't know what I would do without my daughter. She is always there for me. She is doing the workouts right along with me. I found a great workout DVD at the library called power walking. The first workout was a full mile, and as you do it you work up to doing a full marathon. Then I did three circuits on my Biggest Loser Wii game. Ugh. I am sweating like a stuck pig. This time around I am watching what I eat too, so we will see. It sucks when you are put on meds that cause you to gain weight. I will be cheering you on! Thank you for the luck and for stopping in to read and comment!!
i don't believe in diets, rather the idea of not overindulging... easier than depriving yourself... stick with the exercise.. at some point it all falls into place. you can do it, kathy.
Danneromero,I am not that hip on diets either. Basically all I am doing is trying to incorporate some healthier food choices into what I normally eat and watch my portions. I have been keeping a closer track of the calories I am putting in. Thank you for stopping in to read, comment, and for the words of encouragement. It really means a lot to have you pulling for me!! :D
Elise, I have never heard of Fat Cat but I will have to look her up. Sounds like we have a lot in common! LOL Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
Magical Mystical Mimi, Thank you for the support. My youngest is 6, and I haven't been able to get rid of the baby weight from either of my kids. UGH. Thank you for stopping in to read and comment!!
Susan, well if all that matters is what is inside then I am already there! Thank you for the good wishes and stopping by to read, comment, and encourage me. As of yet, I have done pretty good counting calories and working out. After all the encouraging words from you and everyone I feel so much better about me, even at the size I am at. All this exercise should do something. If nothing else I feel so accomplished when I live through another circuit, walk another mile, and eat right. Thanks for stopping in to read and comment!!
First of all....OMG - that video is powerful!
ReplyDeleteAs for the diet...I haven't said anything, but I have lost a bit of weight over the past few months just by making some small changes. I am already feeling better and I feel more like my old self. If I can do it, I know you can too! I have faith in you!
Darlene, that is wonderful!!! I am so happy for you!! Thank you for the vote of confidence!! I am so excited because I popped in a copy of "The Biggest Loser Power Walk" DVD and I went a mile with Bob Harper right in my living room. I did it and I am sweating like a stuck pig... but I did it!! It was fun and easy to follow along with. Thank you for stopping by to read and for the faith you have in me. Bless your heart!! I will keep you posted. That video is something else, but I love the song...and I love the message. It really illustrates how I feel a lot of the time. We all strive to be what society feels is perfect and it is HARD!! Thank you so much for stopping by to read, for your encouragement and your comments!!
Deletegreat job Kathy keep up the hard work I too am working on wt. loss isn't everyone? I love your new blog too!
ReplyDeleteRoxy, thank you so much!! I am going to keep at it!! Weight loss is hard work. I am so pleased you stopped by and that you liked what you found here!! Thank you!!
DeleteKeep it going, Kathy! I'm trying to make some small changes myself to rev up my strength and stamina. Maybe I'll attempt to take off that pesky 20 pounds for the fifth time, but it's hard at this stage of my life. So good to hear of your successes!
ReplyDeleteBetty, I have only just begun!! I just need to keep at it and hope for the best!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteGood luck to you! I think it all begins with those first steps, and continues day by day! Weight loss, such a battle so many of us face! I've never heard of Bob Harper, but I'm scared! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteHolly, Bob Harper is a trainer on the reality television show the Biggest Loser. You are right, the main thing is sticking with this exercise business and just keeping at it. Thank you for the lucky wishes and for stopping in to read and comment!!
DeleteGood Luck Kathy! I know my dr has put me on some new meds that has made me gain 30+ pounds so I am also working on losing weight. I also have a workout buddy that works out with me, just by walking or doing exercises each day. It's nice to have someone give you that extra nudge on the days you aren't sure you can do :)
ReplyDeleteAll you can do is keep trying and hope for the best outcome! Good luck to you!!
Beautiful Disaster, My daughter is my workout buddy. She is only 11 years old, but she is great!! I don't know what I would do without my daughter. She is always there for me. She is doing the workouts right along with me. I found a great workout DVD at the library called power walking. The first workout was a full mile, and as you do it you work up to doing a full marathon. Then I did three circuits on my Biggest Loser Wii game. Ugh. I am sweating like a stuck pig. This time around I am watching what I eat too, so we will see. It sucks when you are put on meds that cause you to gain weight. I will be cheering you on! Thank you for the luck and for stopping in to read and comment!!
Deletei don't believe in diets, rather the idea of not overindulging... easier than depriving yourself... stick with the exercise.. at some point it all falls into place. you can do it, kathy.
ReplyDeleteDanneromero,I am not that hip on diets either. Basically all I am doing is trying to incorporate some healthier food choices into what I normally eat and watch my portions. I have been keeping a closer track of the calories I am putting in. Thank you for stopping in to read, comment, and for the words of encouragement. It really means a lot to have you pulling for me!! :D
DeleteWeight is such an issue isn't it! Have you seen FatCat's posts on blogher? Some of the things you said reminded me of some of her rants.
ReplyDeleteElise, I have never heard of Fat Cat but I will have to look her up. Sounds like we have a lot in common! LOL Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
DeleteI'm cheering you on Kath! I know the struggle. What woman doesn't? I'm with you on this.. Still trying to shed my baby weight and my baby is 18!!!
ReplyDeleteMagical Mystical Mimi, Thank you for the support. My youngest is 6, and I haven't been able to get rid of the baby weight from either of my kids. UGH. Thank you for stopping in to read and comment!!
DeleteThis line bothered me: "Looking a little closer to perfect would be worth it."
ReplyDeleteRemember, 'Perfect' isn't something you can see on the outside. :)
Luck luck with your efforts, and never forget you're already beautiful!
Susan, well if all that matters is what is inside then I am already there! Thank you for the good wishes and stopping by to read, comment, and encourage me. As of yet, I have done pretty good counting calories and working out. After all the encouraging words from you and everyone I feel so much better about me, even at the size I am at. All this exercise should do something. If nothing else I feel so accomplished when I live through another circuit, walk another mile, and eat right. Thanks for stopping in to read and comment!!
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