Okay, so I admit it! My guilty pleasure in life... reality tv. I love it! I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids, and I homeschool one of them. After spending all day with them and taking care of the house, I am ready to veg out and relax. One of the ways I do so, is by watching my favorite reality tv shows.
Last night I was able to watch "Biggest Loser". I love that show. I love seeing the transformations the people make and thinking to myself, I could do that. Then I ask myself, "why do I need to be on that show to make the changes?" Of course I always have the same answer. It's simply really. There, at the BL camp, they can focus on their needs and no one elses. There are no kids to worry about, no husband, no house to clean, no part-time job to work, no bills to pay and so on. They have a personal trainer and someone to show them how to eat well. After all of that thought, I realize why I need to go that show. But reality is, I can't.
So once again, I am left with the fact that if I am going to do this, then I have to buck up and stop making excuses. I am going to do this myself. Of course, I have the support of my family, but they don't really understand what I am going through. They haven't gained 40 pounds since March!!!!! And are now the highest weight ever. That is where you all on this site come in. You can relate. You know what it feels like to be overweight. You know how the stuggle feels.
Anyway, maybe it is time for me to alter my guilty pleasure a bit. Wouldn't it be great if my guilty pleasure became working out and going to the gym?
Posted By: Hotmomma
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11/14/2007 07:48
Reality...
I love that show too. You see someone who has lost 50 pounds in 10 weeks and you think "What in the world? What am I doing wrong? Why can't I lose like that?" But the REALITY is, you are right. At camp they don't have all the things going on that we do here in real life. AND they get to work out 24/7 if they wish to. I don't know about you but for me, well an hour a day at the gym is all I can get in. Between a full time job, two kids, husband, household duties and basically life in general, who has the time to workout 24/7? Only people that are lucky enough to go to BL Camp.
It is a slow and steady process for those of us "out here". But it is well worth it in the end. I found myself gripping to my trainer the other day about how I hadn't eatten fries, ice cream, mac and cheese or drank pop in two months. And then he asked if it was worth it. I thought about that for a few days. I know that it is worth it but I think it is REALLY WORTH IT. It is hard in the beginning. The first few weeks are always the hardest for me. But after you have been "in" for awhile it starts to become habit and for me, after losing 25 pounds there is no way I am going back. I am more determined than ever to reach my goal.
So just hang in there. Get a routine and stick to it and before you know it--it will become easier with every passing day. I am here for you and so are alot of other people. YOU CAN DO IT!
I actually have jeans from a size 6 to a size 22. In the past few years my weight has been anywhere between 145 to 275. So I know what you mean about wearing a small size. I really miss it. I miss shopping in the "normal" section. And I can't wait to do it again.
Yes the bike is mine. My husband owns a bike but the rear seat is only 8 inches wide. And I was 5'6'' and 245 pounds. My butt didn'y fit on the rear set. It was just way to uncomfortable. So he bought me one to ride. That pic was taken the day I got the bike. We were at the church parking lot and he was teaching me to ride. I love that bike :) And I can't wait to ride it next summer when I am skinny :)
