Wake Up Call

LanderRose81

I finally had mine today. While I am not in bad health...actually my doctor says I am in great health; blood pressure and cholesterol are perfect and I quit smoking three years ago. I workout five days a week which usually includes quite a bit of running as I just finished training for and completing my very first half marathon. A super proud moment. I eat pretty decent usually - quite a lot of fruits and veggies. i drink lots of water. I don't even buy chips or cereals and things anymore. I am 5' 6" and weigh 159. My goal is to be back down to 135 where I was just a year or so ago. Even though I have been working out and logging (most days) I have not lost any weight in months.

My wake up call came just a little bit ago. I have a wedding to go to today and as I was going through my closet deciding what to wear I came across a beautiful black halter top that I haven't wore in forever. I pulled it on - it was a little snug. Too snug. I couldn't get it off. Seriously. It was completely stuck. I had to call my husband who was next door and have him come help me. As I sat here waiting for him I felt ashamed for the first time about my body. Imperfect teeth, skin and stretch marks are all taken in stride. They are me. But I was literally stuck inside my clothing. I was embarrassed. Luckily my husband helped me pull it off and it even took him a minute. I have noticed some of my clothes getting more snug but I just ignore it. I have NEVER had to worry about my weight ever. The offending halter was tossed to the bottom corner of my closet until I can look at it again...probably tomorrow...I am too OCD to leave it there for long. I had to try on multiple tops before I settled on a black stretchy one. The thing is...I am really not that big...but if I don't do something about it soon I will be.

Coyoteldy

Everyone has a "defining" moment, one that makes you sit up and say OOPS I need to do something.. This was yours.... and I think you are smart to see it ( most folks miss it) and want to do something...Go after what you want one day at a time...no ore no less.. most people put the whole thing in front of them and that is defeatist...you can do it.. don't be ashamed of who you are.. or that you want to change it..
YAY on the first half marathon you go girl!!!! I did my first one two years ago.. I have done five since, with three scheduled this summer...change your work outs a bit add strength training.. it will help your body change things up ( I use P90X and run training) at 159 you are not really too much over for five six....we are both about the same range ( I am at 162 and five six and a half).
Go for it...mix it up and you will lose weight, I found that only running does not help me as much as mixing it up with strength training.

LanderRose81

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. I am going to try Jillian's 30 Shred to mix up my workouts.

hollyrayburn

Ya know, I recently had a wake up call, too.

I have struggled with my weight since my teens years. I'm a yo-yo dieter, up and down, on and off. A few years ago, I joined weight watchers, and lost an incredible 68 lbs! When my local branch closed down, I figured I could just count my points and do this on my own. Mistake. I've gained about 90% of it back. DISGUSTING! That's averaving 20 lbs a year weight gain.

I've been wearing an 18 in pants. Since summertime is here, I decided I wanted to get some new clothes. About 2 weeks ago, I went to Maurices (because their plus size clothes are adorable lol.) I got me a few pairs of size 18 capris and shorts, and went into the fitting room, only to find i could not fasten them. At all. They were tight all over and there was no possibility of me getting that button fastened without it popping off and hitting someone in the eye.

I put the clothes back. I went got myself a pedi, because after that, I needed some pampering. Then I left the mall, I got in my car, and I cried. I couldnt believe I let myself go this much again.

I'm about a week (back. again. lol) into MFP, and down 4 lbs. Glad I have support that I need on here with you guys!

Ps, Lander, I think you look wonderful. Maybe one day I will be down to your weight! Kudos to you for wanting to become a healthier person. You'll be back in your halter in no time!!

LanderRose81

Hi Holly! Hugs to you...I understand how you feel. Great work on losing your first four pounds since coming back!

hollyrayburn

It's going to be a long and winding road, I tell ya! I know we can all accomplish our goals here!

walkerr1968

My wake up call was last year April. I had my yearly doctors appointment. She took my weight and I was at 189 lbs, and I am 5'2" tall!! She might as well have said 200 lbs because that is the number that I saw in my head. At that time, I wore a tight size 14, but I refused to buy close any bigger. It was at that moment in the doctors office that I decided I have to lose weight. This was the most I had ever weighed even when I was pregnant with my children. I was already a member of MFP, but it was at that point that I got serious about it. I am now down to about 158 lbs and i wear a comfortable size 10. It was a slow process. I am 45 years old and my motabolism isn't what it was when I was younger. Plus, I still enjoy the foods that I love, I just try to eat them in moderation. I am still working hard and have about 20 more pounds to go. And with the help of MFP, I'm sure I'll get there;; and you will too. :-)

zanne54

My wakeup call was NYE. I had already decided my resolution was to get fit in 2013. I knew I was heavy, but it didn't really sink in HOW heavy I was, until I saw the pictures my friends took at midnight. Holy Shamu! My starting weigh-in on Jan 2nd (I was way too hungover on Jan 1st to get started then), was 239.8 pounds. I'm 5'8".

As of this morning, I've lost 50 lbs since then. I started the Couch 2 5K program a couple weeks ago. And if it's any consolation to you - I may have gotten stuck in my new compression sports bra more than once since then. I can get into it just fine; I just can't get out!

And don't beat yourself up - you are getting back on track NOW, instead of 80 pounds from now, like I did.

SpunkiMama

We all have those moments where we wake up!! Im glad that you were able to realize that you have to get moving now before the numbers become way to overwhelming.

The point I am at, I busted my tail years ago, and dropped over 100lbs, i got down to 135lbs, I loved my body, and myself!! Then life threw a curve ball, and now I have gained quite a bit back, and my defining moment of truth was this weekend, and it was at that moment, I realized............. its time to stop playing the games.

If you would like another motivated buddy, feel free to add me!!