In ten days I start the UAMS weight loss program. I am back up to my highest weight, which was about the same weight I was at this time last year. At that time I decided to do something about it, and chose to diet w/ exercise on my own. I lost about 35lbs, but then something happened, and I got pretty depressed and my bad eating habits came back and I gained those 35lbs back. I need to lose weight again. Not just SOME weight. A LOT of weight. It's going to be hard. It's going to be worth it. I am going to need help. That's why I am doing this program. When it came up at a discounted price on Living Social last week, I knew in my heart, it was a sign. That it was for me. This program will consist of an orientation class, followed by labs, then a doctor visit. Then I start a series of classes. One class a week for 16 weeks (and longer if I chose to continue at that time- which I am sure I will). I've read some people lose up to 50lbs in the first 12 weeks. That seems like a massive amount in such a short period, but when you have a lot of weight to lose and you're only eating 800 calories of meal replacements a day then it's probably quite possible. I don't plan on losing 50lbs in 12 weeks, but I would like to lose about 40lbs in the first 16 weeks. I am going to follow the plan exactly, and exercise as much as possible and home and at work!
I have been trying to mentally prepare myself for this. On Pinterest, instead of pinning yummy foods, I've been pinning weight loss motivational tips, tricks, pictures, quotes, etc. I think it's working.
I also (which might sound contradictory to what I just said) have been eating everything I love. I've eaten buttermilk pancakes w/ maple syrup, pizza hut pizza, ice cream, mexican food, sushi... I'm addicted to food. I'm addicted to the flavor. I'm addicted to it b/c it's my comfort. I'm addicted to it for all the WRONG reasons. And I know this. I just have to have one last taste! :)
This program I will be doing is designed to help us lose weight, but also to help us learn how to look at food differently. The classes are taught by dietitians and nutritionists. I really am excited. I'm really nervous. This could possibly (hopefully) change my life. Forever.
I want to keep a blog. About my progress, the classes, what I've learned. I think writing about it will also give me something to do in case I get bored and feel like eating ;) Oh and please forgive my sloppy grammatically uncorrect posts.
I've done this weight-loss thing so many times and it's never worked. Okay it's worked, but never "stuck". Have you ever done something and failed, but then tried again, and succeeded?
