Shunna J.
Well, I have been overweight my whole life and I have had a complex about it as long as I can recall. My momma is slim and I always wanted to be like her but...God has a way of giving us afflictions that make us become humble. That I am. 2006 I lost 51 pounds and felt so good. But as soon as I started working and going to school and did not have time to get to the gym the weight started to creep back on. I have finally begun accomplishing things that matter in my personal life; getting my marraige on the right track, getting my Masters degree (will be done with a doule masters in 5/09
); landing a great job in my field of Social Work, and about to build my dream home. But all of those accomplishments are overshadowed by the notrious "elephant in the room" my wieght is out of control. I learned growing up that I could sooth my emotions by hinding in my room eating double stuffs trying to ignore my crazy life. But I am strong enough to face my issues and smart enough to conquer them now. But the elephant remains in the room. I relax with ice cream on the side of the bed, I get stressed at work and head to the vending machine, its an automatic reaction.
So...as I begin this quest to reveal the elephant in the room and kindly escort his ass out of my life, it will be hard and I already know I am going to catch hell trying to stay away from my comfort sweets but this nonsense is over!
Last week I began paying close attention to my meal choices and caloric intake. I am limiting myself to 1600 kcals. I saw the nutritionist last friday and she recommended this number. I have stuck to it. Its easier than I thought! So I will keep you posted on the progress!
Here we go!
