When I was in high school, I weighed in at a lean, mean 110 lbs. I was (and still am) 5'5" tall. So I guess you could say I was skinny. I didn't think so because I didn't have the "perfect" body. Although, if I had that body now, I would be soooo happy!!
After having my children, two boys and a girl, I just gave up on getting back in shape. I didn't think there was much use in trying. I did have good results after child number 1 and number 2 but was exhausted by the time number 3 got here. The last two are 16 months apart in age. It was just easier to cook and eat the way I knew. I took the lazy woman's way out. Now I'm really paying for it.
I always told my husband that there would be NO WAY that I would ever weigh 200 lbs, let alone exceed that weight. Well, I guess I lied to him. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would gain that much weight. You can't hide it, that's for sure. No clothing in the world will hide a big belly and big arms and big legs.
So here's a picture of me that I'm not happy about at all. You can probably tell by the look on my face. Just thought I would give you a before picture as a reference point.
I can't seem to get motivated to lose the weight and be in better health, either. My children's graduations didn't motivate me nor did a vacation to Hawaii. Family reunions and weddings don't seem to do the trick. Next month my youngest son is getting married and here I have waited until now to try to lose maybe 20 pounds before then. You would think that I would have started last year when they set the date. I had plenty of time to lose what I need to lose if I had started then.
I have three grandsons that just might want to play with Granny without her getting tired or not feeling like it at all. So, I finally decided to take the plunge and start on a plan for a life style change. If I say "diet", it won't work for me. I guess since I'm making this public for all the world see if they want to, then I need to stick with it. Right? Right!
After having my children, two boys and a girl, I just gave up on getting back in shape. I didn't think there was much use in trying. I did have good results after child number 1 and number 2 but was exhausted by the time number 3 got here. The last two are 16 months apart in age. It was just easier to cook and eat the way I knew. I took the lazy woman's way out. Now I'm really paying for it.
I always told my husband that there would be NO WAY that I would ever weigh 200 lbs, let alone exceed that weight. Well, I guess I lied to him. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would gain that much weight. You can't hide it, that's for sure. No clothing in the world will hide a big belly and big arms and big legs.
So here's a picture of me that I'm not happy about at all. You can probably tell by the look on my face. Just thought I would give you a before picture as a reference point.
I can't seem to get motivated to lose the weight and be in better health, either. My children's graduations didn't motivate me nor did a vacation to Hawaii. Family reunions and weddings don't seem to do the trick. Next month my youngest son is getting married and here I have waited until now to try to lose maybe 20 pounds before then. You would think that I would have started last year when they set the date. I had plenty of time to lose what I need to lose if I had started then.
I have three grandsons that just might want to play with Granny without her getting tired or not feeling like it at all. So, I finally decided to take the plunge and start on a plan for a life style change. If I say "diet", it won't work for me. I guess since I'm making this public for all the world see if they want to, then I need to stick with it. Right? Right!
Hello Renee, I was checking the blogs that Jim Paris has for working at home employment and yours spiked an interest, don't know why but I see we've gone through some of the same experiences in life. Just wanted to say, congratulations on starting the process of changing your life to better your health. You sure want to be there for your grandchildren, they're so fun to be with. And you want to be able to go for walks with them and take them to the park. They will test your ability to keep up with them. Not only do we owe it to our family to take care of our health but God, who gave us these bodies to take care of because if we've invited him to live in us, how can we focus with all the chemicals in our bodies that distract us from doing His work, He should be priority before anything else. Live for Him, first and foremost, read His Word before your day gets too busy. Commit to Him that you'll push to take care of what He gave you and with God behind you, it's a sure thing, you will succeed. I have to battle that too and I know how I feel if I don't read the scriptures first. I'm reading the whole Bible from the beginning, it's a study. I've learned so much just doing it alone through Pathway Ministries monthly guide book. I'll keep you in prayer for strength, wisdom and encouragement.
Posted by: Jennie C. | September 05, 2009 at 07:40 PM
I love your site. Thumbs up with your efforts to change your lifestyle because it can be done. Where the is a will there is a way. You have to nip it in your head!!!
Posted by: Lily | May 05, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Well....not really very well. It is a lifestyle change and it's a little hard for me to stick to right now. I'm still trying, though. I'm not giving up. It just may take a while for some things to stay with me and to see a difference.
Posted by: Renee Henderson | April 08, 2009 at 06:44 PM
So what's the latest? How's it going?
Posted by: Ryan | April 06, 2009 at 09:30 AM
I commented this morning but don't know where it went...maybe I didn't hit "post" after previewing it.
Anyway, good luck! Remember that it truly does have to be a lifestyle change and it won't happen overnight. It is better for it to take a while and for you to be allowed the time to make those changes permanent, rather than for it to come off quick and you go back to your old habits thinking, "well, if I put it back on I'll just do this or this to lose it again."
Exercise.
Fruits and Veggies.
Watch your calorie intake.
Ditch the sugar.
Have fun and get into it!
Posted by: Ryan | March 17, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I'm with you sister!!!! I am currently living healthy on weight watchers and it truly is a lifestyle change!!! I don't feel like I'm on a "diet" I still get to eat things I like so I am very happy with it...if you want to work together or need some support just send me a message or give me a call!!!
Posted by: Adrienne | March 17, 2009 at 08:33 AM