As Real as I Can Be
January 5th, 2013 | 
Author: Erika at A Heart More Focused (aka NAMAmmaSTE) inspired me to write this post. I fully intended to post my actual weight on here as she did on her blog. Looking at the numbers, faced with the reality, I realized I was NOT brave enough to put those numbers out here. I will give you a few other numbers. My recommended BMI range for my height is 18.5-25 and my current BMI is 37. 37=obese. There, I said it, I’m obese. Roughly, I need to lose between 65-100 pounds, according to the BMI scales. I, however, think that I would look very sick if I lost 100 pounds. I didn’t weigh that weight when I got married and I think I was a little too thin at that time. I would like to lose about 70-75 pounds. I would like to fit into size 8 clothes comfortably. I think that’s reasonable. I’m going to do my best to track my food daily, get to the gym and/or do some sort of exercise 3-5 times per week and talk nice to myself. I think weight loss has to start in your head first before you can make it stick (or fall off, as the case may be). I also took my measurements today. I’m not ready to post those, either, but I will keep track and let you know my losses. I have no idea what measurements should be, but, like I said, I want to wear a size 8 comfortably.
I’ll use the following picture as my before picture. I know it’s not a full body shot, but it’s the most recent picture of me. It was taken at Christmas. I’m happy in the picture, so that’s something nice I can say. Anyway, here it is:
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Big hugs to you for being brave! Even if all the numbers aren’t out there right now, it’s still a great step!
I hope to join Erika and any of her friends (like yourself) shortly. (This week was too hectic with book promotion – but I am hoping to join next Friday!)
Will be here to encourage as you go!
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This is an awesome post. Big hugs to you. I’m so, so thrilled to have you on this journey with me! Thank you for posting this. I think you have great goals and I’m looking forward to sharing our progress together. We can do anything we put our minds too.
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@Amber, thank you so much for the words of kind support and for following my journey. It is a rough go when you don’t have anyone in your corner. I’ll be there with you, too, when you are ready!
@Erika, thank you for your support and the inspiration to get my butt back in the game. You’re right, we can do this when we put our minds to it and we have the support of each other!
Hugs to you! I used to be obese, and pulling the breaks on my backsliding now is important or I will be again. You can do this!
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@Kyra, I’ve been obese for a long time. Probably 15 years. I need to get it under control. I’m in so much pain physically right now and I know a lot of it is because of my weight. I need to lose some to put less pressure on my back, which is the main source of my pain. Thank you for your support! hugs!
Also, I got this new template from a link on your blog, so thanks for that, too!
You have such a beautiful smile! Focus on healthy and fit, focus on lifestyle rather than a “diet” that has a beginning and end.
You know I’m always here for you, rooting for and giving you whatever help and support I can.
You got this! xo
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Thank you.
I am focusing on the healthy and fit and just taking care of me. I want to feel better. Have more energy.
I’m so glad to have you on my side, in my corner. I love you.
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