Motivation

Lifelong battle or recent struggle, it SUCKS battling with weight. As a lifetime soldier in this war against the pudge, myself, I have been on every emotional roller coaster, miracle diet and "weight loss journey" I could conceive of. I've hated myself for failing, loved myself for trying and convinced myself that I had accepted my  body with every roll and ripple it came with. It. Is. Exhausting! Not to mention the added stress of poor body image that so many of us thicka' chicas have to deal with (Fortunately, my parents instilled in me a deep sense of confidence and realization of self worth so I've never felt ugly because of my weight or anything else). So what can we do to make the "war against the pudge" less intense? It shouldn't hold so much weight (pun intended).
In a world saturated with instant gratification, or a microwave society (a term I've fallen in love with), patience has become virtually nonexistent. We all want immediate results. We can fast forward through the commercials, defrost meat in minutes, take a miracle supplement to cut fat and/or reduce appetite.We're LAZY! So we forget that old adage, good comes to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. Belly fat cant be sucked off in a microwave. Only disappointment and discouragement will result with that attitude.
So I propose, ladies, that we pledge to devote the time and effort necessary to WIN this battle. I propose that we start slow because pushing too hard in the beginning will only make it easier to give up. And I propose that we view this journey as more than a weightloss venture but as a lifestyle change. We WILL be happier, healthier and..... just as nappy. Lets start with one change in our eating habits. One thing you think is attainable. We will conquer that and work on another change. My goal is to stop eating after 11pm. I am doing well so far. I propose that we make it our goal to lose 3-5 pounds a month. In a year we will have lost up to 60lbs. Slow and steady. I KNOW WE CAN DO THIS!
Don't know about you guys, but I'm pumped! This is just the beginning and with the help of each other, we will succeed. So please share, what are your short term goals?

Your self-appointed cheer leader,

Lyndsey  :)