Okay, I’m officially going on the record as stating that my goal is to lose 40 lbs by my 40th birthday. At my current weight of we-won’t-say-what-my-current-weight-is, that is a very reasonable goal to achieve in a year.
As Emilie stated in her blog from the beach, I’m now getting “the lecture” from doctors and concerned family members on a regular basis. Although never from Tony, because he knows where his bread is buttered….but I digress.
My family has everyone’s favorite Syndrome X characteristics – high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholersterol, stroke - and I really would be a fool to continue to live like I’m bulletproof.
I know it’s possible to lose weight. I’ve done it before. My own mother at the age of 61 is a svelt little thing, having lost over 40 pounds in the last three years following what her doctor prescribed as a “modified Mediterranean diet”. It’s simple really.
No fried foods, no white rice, white potatoes, white bread. Eat whole grains whenever possible. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. No dairy. No refined sugar. Olive oil. Red meat only once per week.
See, it really sounds very simple when spelled out like that. I should be able to do this.
No, I can do this.
I can do all kinds of things. I can train a dog. I can plant a garden. I can teach technology workshops. I can design multimedia labs. I can drive a tractor. I can weave a blanket. I can knit socks. I can write and publish articles. I can bake cakes from scratch. I can put up jellies and preserves. I can program my electronics.
I can lose 40 pounds in the next year.
I can.
I can.
I will.
Just, please don’t count yesterday against me. I ate Chinese food with steamed rice and fried eggrolls for dinner, and had just one last piece of the German chocolate cake from my birthday….sigh
No you can’t. God can. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
Yes, God does *gasp* care about your health. Imagine that. He created you and he wants you to be healthy and happy.
I’m also trying to lose. Although 30 pounds is the family goal. 30 pounds each. So far Martin is in the lead! drat him.
I honestly don’t think you should cut out all dairy and all sugars, just be smart about what you consume.
Good luck with that, trish. Wish I could do the same, but thyroid problems make it almost impossible. Oh, and don’t go see what I baked today!!!!!
BW
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I have set a challenge with you… go see.
I think that 40 pounds in a year is do able – that’s just about 3.5 pounds a month. If you take up my challenge, you may just make it, and take me with you!
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