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Well, hello everyone,
I am turning 40 in October, and the old-age-weight rumors are coming true:
For 20 years my weight was steadily within a 5 lb range. In the last 3 months I have put on 11 lbs - even while paying more attention to what I eat. The pounds keep creeping up on the scale, the cellulite has appeared and it's spreading like a wild fungus - I am feeling helpless, hopeless and VERY down on myself.
When I noticed my body changing, I tried Atkins for 1 month, but couldn't keep away from the carbs after that.
Today I began a pilates workout on tape, and I broke down crying b/c my clothes were so tight, and the fat I've acquired became glaringly noticeable in certain exercises. Good news, I finished the workout - even if teary-eyed.
I was laid off last month, so stress is probably a contributing factor, and it didn't help my confidence much either.
I hope I don't appear petty to those who have had to cope with weight issues most of your lives. I imagine my personal challenge may not seem very dire to some folks out there, as my weight gain # might not seem very high...the truth is it's kicking my butt, and I don't wanna let it get me down any longer.
I am grateful you're out there, and I hope to learn and give/get support by participating on this site...
Thanks for the company during this uncomfortable transition!:)
I signed up for the Holiday & Fall Challenges (going to a beach for my 40th w/ my sisters - great choice, right? bikini-haha!).
Diet Calendar Entries for 27 August 2008:
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1383 kcal
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Fat: 34.78g | Prot: 63.34g | Carb: 141.91g.
Breakfast: grapefruit juice, Deli Style Provolone Cheese, turkey bacon, egg, bread. Lunch: kombucha, zucchini bread. Dinner: White Rice (Short-Grain, Cooked) , black beans. Snacks/Other: Alcoholic Beverage (80 Proof, Gin Rum Vodka Whiskey) , red wine. more...
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1997 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Desk Work - 1 hour, Calisthenics (light, e.g. home exercise) - 1 hour, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 2 hours, Sitting - 5 hours, Music playing - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 5 hours and 30 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 30 minutes. more...
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