Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Lets Begin!!!

I decided to begin this journey 7/10/11 ( Sunday ).. Im going to start with my own DETOX but its similar to the one that Dr. Ian describes in his DETOX phase of the infamous "Fat Smash Diet" http://www.everydiet.org/diet/fat-smash-diet

In the Dr.'s diet he describes his detox phase as vegetarian.. well mines consist of the same rules but includes MEAT.  Grilled/Broiled/Baked ONLY and NO RED MEATS.  My exercise consists of 30-60 minutes daily ONCE a day or 5x's a week.

My Beginning STATS:

WEIGHT --- 197lbs
HEIGHT--- 5'3"
BMI--- 35.0 (Obese)  <check your BMI here: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bminojs.htm >
AGE--- 31yrs old
MEDICATION--- hydrochlorothiazide (water pill)
HEALTH ISSUES--- pre-hypertension, anxiety

(Expected ending weight -- 140lbs)

Yes, my poor eating habits has caused me to have pre-hypertension and the DR said if i dont get it down i will definitely have to take heart meds at some point. Crazy thing is i have not always been this big, I used to be the smallest kid up until the end of my high school years and even beyond.  This "obesity" started after I had my THIRD child in 2002 and with the STRESS of being a single mother of THREE i turned to STRESS EATING.  My weing fluctuated for years and in 2005-2006 i got tired of being "fat" and went on the ultimate diet that got me from 210lbs to 140lbs... yessss I DID IT BEFORE... but then i found who i thought was the love of my life and let myself go again.  i mean this man spoiled me to death..  supported me mentally, physically and emotionally.... and I jus didnt care any more and gained most of my weight back within the next few years.  Well 5yrs later and more pounds heavier i find myself in the same spot but now with pending health issues.



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INTRODUCTION

I've been down this road before, but never like this.  This time its much more serious, this time I have health issues this time i have to play for keeps, this time "shit just got real".

I hope you can read my BLOG and relate to my story and learn from me as well as I can learn from you.  I hope you can relate to my struggle to live a healthier lifestyle. I dont want to say "diet" cause those are short term.  Im looking for long term results.  Im looking for a lifestyle change.  "healthier living" is what we will call it. 

Feel FREE to ask questions, as well as post your comments, share your stories as well.  We need to be able to help each other...

This is my journey ...........