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I was talking with someone last night and she sounded so weary. Just a little lost. She's lost 80 lbs, which is a lot, but feels she has another 100 to go. I do know that feeling and what she is experiencing...although not at the same level, but fairly close.
There are just days where you want to give up, and sometimes you do. You figure that you'll just accept yourself as a heavy person and let it go. Of course, the health issues kick your complacent ass, and tell you that you have to lose weight due to sleep apnea, high blood pressure and you find out heart disease runs in your family....GO FUCKING FIGURE!
In her case, she has health issues and her body produces too much insulin. This makes losing weight so much harder. The great thing about her is, she's a skiier, so she's athletic and gets around. She also has a great attitude. She does have all the weapons she needs. She just can't give up the fight. I know that she realizes that it doesn't happen overnight.
I get fairly insulted when people imply that my weightloss was overnight. REALLY??? It took almost 4 years, and it's a constant struggle every day to make the right choices and to exercise. Since I'm a foodie, I have to exercise if I want to eat the things that I do. While I eat fairly healthy, sometimes I like to have fun...especially on vacation. I've had 5 different versions of Calamari on this trip, and I've enjoyed it. But I've been exercising every day, and am making the transition to running. I also like my Fireball and Tequila..and everyone knows alcohol has calories....damn it.
So I hope she doesn't lose her spirit or get too weary. The only advice I can give her is to not let weightloss be the complete focus of her life. If it's the only thing you think about, every second of the day, it just isn't healthy. You are more than a weight number, so much more. Just keep it in check.
Today my blog is a little shorter. I've got plans tonight and we'll go from there. Hope everyone is doing well!
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