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| A New Start: Day 11 |
I feel better today. Even though it was cold and dark I made sure to get my exercise in today. I walked for 40 minutes, so I now have four days to get 110 more minutes. It is getting easier each time I go, and having my husband and dog to walk with helps also. I saw on tv today a woman who had lost a significant amount of weight and needed cosmetic surgery on her breasts to remove excess skin and basically put them back where they belong. This really gave me a lot to think about. I have very large breasts, and even though I am only 35 they are pretty saggy already. When I lose this weight I may very well need this kind of surgery also. It is really interesting to consider. I have always had the thought of a future breast reduction for all the regular reasons such as back pain and so forth, but I have never thought that it would be because of me losing a lot of weight. Hmm, someday I may be able to try golfing!
The dieting issue is more difficult. My willpower is a lot weaker when it comes to food, especially sweets. I know that part of it stems from the fact that I don't get restful sleep and am very sleep deprived, and that sleep deprivation causes sugar cravings. I give in to that too often. I don't really know how to combat this at this point, because I am already taking steps to try to get better sleep, but it is not working. I sleep about 10 hours per day, but still feel exhausted all day long (yes, the depression and fibromyalgia factor into this also). So I crave sugary, starchy foods as a way of keeping my body functioning throughout the day. Somehow I have to find a way to overcome this problem!
Tonight I lift my bottle of water and toast to continued success with exercising and to gaining self-control over my sugar cravings! Thank you to everyone who has been supportive of me and those who are gaining encouragement for their own journeys.
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