Monday, January 11, 2010

Honest, useful advice. How about that for a change.

I have hesitated posting that I am trying to lose weight. I am not sure why, really. Maybe it's because if I just gave up, only Dave would know about it (as nothing in my life is a secret from him). Or maybe I was afraid of being judged on something I am rather sensitive about. But, as I have been making a conscious effort since November to make better food choices (eat less junk and eat more fruits and veggies, smaller portions, all that) I feel like I'm not really giving up a lot. I have actually been excited about eating more fruit. I feel better, physically and emotionally.


It all started with Regan. She is a dietitian employed by our clinic to run a weight loss program. We, as employees get to participate. As part of the program, we had a one-on-one meeting with Regan. In this meeting, she talked to me about my lifestyle, my eating habits and most importantly, my feelings about food. I found a mentor in her (She has successfully lost 80+ pounds and changed her life.) We set realistic, honest goals, and it is working. We also have a weekly weigh in and support group that helps me be accountable to someone. I started counting calories and measuring portions. I am satisfied with just a little ice cream, if I even eat it at all. I am amazed at how easy it is, most of the time.


There are hard days, there have been days when I didn't count calories because I just didn't care. The holidays were hard, there was chocolate everywhere I looked. Sometimes I feel deprived. But, I try not to see this as a "diet". It is my new life. I start everyday new. I get support from Dave and my coworkers. I am not mean to myself when I make a bad choice and I strive to do better next time. And, when I have a hard time, Regan's blog always helps. I love to read it. There is an honesty and humor that I can soooo relate to. It makes all the difference some days. I would like to share it with all of you. I have also added her to my "staying connected" links.



http://www.reganwilsonrd.com/

2 comments:

justbrimmy said...

failure is to never have tried. to try and not succeed is to have learned and given effort. your true friends would not judge you for trying to loose weight and not following it through. at least you could have said you tried. im proud of you for trying. no matter what the outcome you are still angie and our friendship is not based upon weight.

Mackaroni said...

thanks, Ter. Ditto! I love ya, always have :)