This is more like I expected. I lost two pounds last week, and that includes eating some hamburgers after the GRE and going to Hooters earlier in the week and eating some wings. Two pounds a week equals 100 pounds in a year. Very doable.
I'm tired of being fat. People look at you funny because they have a reason to, it's not healthy, it's expensive buying food and clothes, and frankly, it's embarassing. Frankly, that is my motivation for doing this. I want to get a little more respect, I want to be healthy, I want to save money, and I want to be proud of who I am, inside and out. I know that people should respect you, regardless of what you look like. But how do you respect somebody talking about self-control when they weigh over 300 pounds. You don't. When I reach my goal, I will be taking a step that could possibly improve and lengthen my life (if I don't die from an accident or something before then!). I'm excited for that. I really do enjoy life and the capabilities I have as a living human being. I want to make sure I stick around as long as God allows me. I really feel right now he is giving me the strength to do this.
To God, and everyone else out there who is supporting me during this time. Thanks. It's great and it's good that we can talk about it. It's just like quitting smoking, except I'm just quitting overeating.
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my story on my struggle to change my life
For those of you reading this, today is the first day of the rest of my life. I truly and sincerely hope that is true. I am extremely overweight. It's time to get rid of that weight. It's unhealthy, it's expensive, and it is unsightly to me and to you. I have set a lofty lofty goal for myself. I want to lose 150 pounds over the next two years. Yeah, that's right. One hundred and fifty pounds. It is possible, and even if I lose that much, there will still be a substantial part of me.
For those of you who get uncomfortable about talking about weight issues, you maybe shouldn't stay here too long. I'm probably going to be really hard on myself at times and say things about myself that could make you feel uncomfortable. Please don't respond and tell me the things I'm saying aren't true. I'm going to use this space to motivate myself and therapize myself. If you have motivating words to say, or want to give funny reactions, or if you want to cuss me out, go ahead. Just don't tell me the things I'm saying are mean to myself. I'm now at my high (low, really) point, and it is time to make a change.It is time to start over.It was really easy putting the weight on. It's going to be a monumental challenge taking it off. This will be the Mount Everest of my life. It's time to prepare and focus on this goal.
I will succeed.
2 comments:
Matt, you should know that you have our respect already. And 2lbs a week is a very health rate. Keep it up! Might want to skip the burgers and wings next week. I allow myself one cheat meal. For example, friday nights i'll go get some chinese or a burger. No sides. Just the burger. But i hope your enjoying the health food, sometimes it gets pretty bland, if you need any ideas for dinner hit me up. I can send you an e-mail with some healthy stuff that doesn't taste like it.
Repsectfully,
Anthony
Hey Cuz! I'm with you! I love you no matter what, but I want you to be healthy. We don't want to have such a unhealthy life like our grandparents! I'm trying to loose 40 pounds, so I will cheer ya on! Love ya!
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