Sunday, September 23, 2018

Forget Skinny, Find Healthy

I have to admit since writing my last post about finding Skinny Susan I've had subtle reminders of who that girl was.  When Skinny Susan was in high school all she wanted was to NOT  be Skinny.  She wanted to gain weight.  She didn't want to hear those rude boys say she had "chicken legs".  She didn't like being asked if she was anorexic.  She was a young girl who ate snickers every day at lunch just hoping to add weight.  So, let's forget Skinny Susan; she is in the past.

Present day Susan, "me" grew up.  I put on that weight I always wanted.  I'd say I got a little more than I bargained for over the past 10 years. I take full responsibility. It's all my fault because I love cake!!! Any cake will do; cupcakes, cheesecake, sheet cake, round cake, cake!!! So, in a nutshell, my love for cake and lack of movement has brought me to this point of weight gain.

Now I need to do something about it.  I have to create a new Susan, a healthy one.  A Susan who can balance out what she eats with exercise.  Moderation!!! Since posting my last blog I have a friend who is going to start walking with me.  I have been told of excellent books that help with a lifestyle change and not a diet (note* I'm not knocking diets.  If you are on a diet, good for you and best wishes).  I am trying to find what will work for me.  I've read that weight loss and hormones go hand in hand so I will research that aspect of weight loss.  I am going to read a book called, Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo recommended by my aunt.  I came across a blog called, Runs for Cookies and the author really inspired me in her weight loss journey.  She is on facebook if you want to type in Runs for Cookies and check out her inspiring journey.

My goal is to get educated on what I can do to do make a change and then to make it!! Thanks for your prayers and encouraging words.  Once I figure out my plan I'll share it. If it helps me reach my goals for a stronger, healthier Susan then I've succeeded.  I want to be the best wife, mother, daughter, aunt, Sunday school teacher and friend that I can be.  Being healthy is key!!!

Go be a blessing . . . 

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Where is skinny Susan?

All of my life I was skinny.  In high school, I was asked if I ever ate? Goodness, I ate.  My dad and I would go to the Beacon Restaurant and I could eat a hash-a-plenty and then split a banana split with him. I ate, but my metabolism must have been 'out the roof' because none of the food caused weight gain.   I weighed a whopping 98 pounds when I graduated high school.  I weighed in at 104 when I got married.   Right after delivering a beautiful, healthy 7 pound 1-ounce baby girl, I weighed 117 pounds.  All of this took place prior to my 29th birthday.  Then my 30's came and my weight began to creep up just a little.  Toward the end of my 30's I encountered some anxiety and panic episodes, so I started taking Lexapro.   Lexapro was a lifesaver in helping me maintain the mental balance that I needed, BUT it also helped me gain a TON of weight.  I don't regret taking it, but I wish I could have kept a better handle on my weight.

I sit here now, in my late 40's wondering where Skinny Susan is? I weigh the most I've ever weighed in my life.  I am tired of being tired and I want to make a change.  I have tried diets and failed. I've drunk the shakes and counted calories without success.  I know me; diets don't work.  I want to find a balance of moderation in the foods I eat and daily exercise.  I need to make a lifestyle change that I can grow old with, not a fad diet that I will just quit.

Pray that I will find what works for me. Pray that I will be consistent.  I'm going to research and pray and ask the Lord to guide me on this new journey.  I am an active person and keep busy. I am teaching in the 3 years olds at church with Mrs. Julie and she runs circles around me. I have to step up my game to keep up with her and those precious kids. I pray that I can make a few lifestyle changes that will put me in better health, give me more energy and allow me to fit back into a size 6 !!!  If you are struggling with weight issues and have any tips or would like an accountability partner just message me and maybe we can help each other.  Life is a journey and we are not on it alone.

Go be a blessing . . . 

Forget Skinny, Find Healthy