What We Think About When We Think About Weight Loss

I wanted to share my thoughts with everyone on how successful I've been with Lean, Fit and Healthy. I've got a ways to go, but LFH is giving me the tools and motivation to succeed!

Blog From Fat-Bottomed Queen….(Terri)

Losing weight can be very confusing for one who undertakes the process using the “instant gratification” mentality that eclipses our culture. I have 190 pounds to lose, and if I could drop the weight in six months, trust me, I would be sliding in to some size 3 jeans right now. After six months of true diet and exercise changes, I am down just 37.6 pounds- but I’m ok with that.

I have a lot of people who have not only been supportive of me in the last six months, but even a lot of people who say they are inspired by me. That is a lot to take in after being incredibly overweight (morbidly obese by physicians’ standards). Why would I inspire anyone?

I think it comes down to trying to lose weight differently. Firstly, I don’t mince words much. When asked why I’m trying to lose weight now, the answer is easy for me: I want to be hot. Sure, getting healthier is an added bonus but what I want most of all is to get attention again. I want to be the one boyfriends and husbands get in trouble for turning around to look at. I want to once again, recognize myself, and not what I think looks like a winter parka of skin. So what’s my advice? You have to be honest with yourself about why you want this. It has to be for you, for real, and for forever.

Secondly, my advice would be that if you’re going to lose weight, you must ignore the television. That doesn’t mean turning off your favorite shows. This means that you cannot believe the unimaginable propaganda that’s out there about losing weight. You’re not going to lose 15-30 pounds per week like that famous television show’s contestants. That can mess with your head! It’s not realism, it’s reality TV and there is a BIG difference. Also, there’s not a product out there that is going to single-handedly result in dramatic weight loss. If it was as easy as popping a pill, no one would be fat. Forget the hype. Dietary changes and exercise are what results in weight loss. While there are products that help, there is nothing more than internal motivation that will get results.

I get frustrated. After losing 37.6 pounds since Jan., all I think about is when I’m going to lose more. But I also know that losing weight is all up to me, and no one else is going to do it for me. I also know that I need people motivating me and I need to constantly be reminded that I’m not in this alone. I know that through the use of Lean, Fit and Healthy I’ll continue my march towards achieving the body I want and know that I have people out there cheering me on! When you know there are lots of skinny people walking around in fat parkas, you will begin to find the peace inside yourself that is needed to commit to this journey. With the help of Lean, Fit and Healthy I know I have the help I need.