I finally bit the bullet after visiting my doctor a couple months ago. Instead of just being weighed — which I could have handled — this new scale gave a printout that included all this information I really didn't want to have, like my percentage of body fat and how close to obesity I am. Apparently, I'm right on the border. Talk about a shock!
I've never been skinny but spent most of my adult life since high school wearing a size nine. Then, about twelve or so years ago, I started putting on weight. A few pounds every years. And losing it was hard. Really hard. I sort of quit trying (okay, bad me). This last trip to the doctor showed I'd gained a total of forty pounds. Forty pounds!!! How in the heck did that happen? I mean, really. I don't remember packing it on. Since when does one cookie cause that kind of weight gain?
Sigh.
Long story short, a few weeks ago I met with the nutritionist at my doctor's office and began dieting under her care. I have to go in once a week and get weighed, which is good and helping me to stay on track. The dieting is hard. I can only eat like seven things. Fine, that's an exaggeration, but it feels like seven things. And I'm tired of salads twice a day.
On the plus side, I've lost eleven pounds so far. Not enough to show yet but my pants are fitting a bit loser, which his encouraging. I'm not trying to lose the full forty pounds. Trust me, that's way beyond my abilities. Twenty is my goal, and I'm starting to think I can manage that. I'll keep you posted.
Cathy McDavid
PS - any "poor baby" words of sympathy will be greatly appreciated :)
I watch my weight too.
ReplyDeleteWatch it climb even tho I don't eat anything that tastes good.
I think after a certain age we gain whether we want to or not.
Hi Cathy. I'm Cathy too. I have put on almost 45 lbs. I've tried the diet, exercise thing but have no motivation or encouragement. Let me know how you do. I know I have to try again. I love your books by the way.
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Cathy -- Poor baby! I sympathize...and empathize. Losing 40 pounds has been on my annual list of goals for more years than I care to admit. This year, I'm really, really trying. And I'm so proud of you for losing 11 pounds! It's hard work. Keep at it.
ReplyDeleteAfter forty a woman's body really conspires against her as far as the weight thing goes. I feel for you! I think I'm always either eating or planning my next meal. My only hope is to keep exercising.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone that there's something about women over forty. Many of us start having trouble maintaining our weight. My doctor said women 40+ would have to exercise hard an hour a day just to break even.
ReplyDeleteUgh!!
Hey Cathy, thanks for the kind words about my books :) They're much appreciated.
Cathy Mc
PS - have lost 13 pounds as of this morning. Finally starting to notice a small difference