The first week of the month I write about dieting. I am off by a few days, but I have decided it is time to stop procrastinating and start losing and getting in shape. My life has been bittersweet that last 11 months. I have had many highs and several lows.
On December 27, 2010, I decided that I would start my Norma Y., The Diet Diva. I asked for an interview at our local newspaper. I met with the Editor and pitched my idea for a Dear Diet Diva column. I have since had 3 columns published. I have Diet Diva products and I had my first speaking engagement.
I started feeling sick around the end of December. I had lots of tests, met with lots of doctors and had pain. I could not exercise. I could not take my vitamins. I felt bad. Finally, I was diagnosed correctly and had my surgery on September 30. I was also told that my Vitamin D levels were extremely low.
Today, thank God, I am feeling so much better. I am not 100% back, but I feel good. I have to look forward and stay positive. I want to reach my goal of getting to 199 pounds. Well, if I continue feeling sorry for myself; I won’t get there.
I have to start thinking of all the positive changes that I had to make in order to lose the weight before. When I weighed 350 and then 330 pounds, I had to make some changes. I did not lose this weight quickly like some people do, but I did it step by step.
I have to start weighing myself, wearing my pedometer and trying to reach 10,000 steps. I have to follow my 1500 calorie diet program. I must drink my liquids and my vitamins. I have to start exercising again too. It does not matter if I can only start with 10 minutes or so…the key is to start.
I cannot tell you how many detours have occurred during my lifetime weight-loss journey, but it does not matter. I will make it! I will reach 199 pounds and then after that who knows ( 185, 170, 165)?
Do you understand? Are you there too? Do you want to lose weight? Well, get started slowly, but surely you too can make it!
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