Today, I weighed myself. It was rather discouraging, depending on which scale I looked at. The first scale put me at 198 lbs. I want to believe that scale is a liar. It's probably more accurate. The second scale put me at 160 lbs - still considerably more than what I'd like to be but closer to where I'd like to be than 198 lbs. Still, the fact that I'm at a size 16-18 tells me the first scale is probably more accurate.
It's a reminder to me of how important it is to keep up this soda challenge. I have got to get out from all the weight that I don't need. I have a goal of getting down to 120 lbs. At 5'0", that is a very healthy weight. That means I have 78 pounds to lose, and I won't lose them by drinking sodas every day. After all, I don't just want to live to see my grandkids - I want to be healthy enough to enjoy them when they are growing up.
Perhaps the weighing in is good for me. It's a little discouraging after feeling so triumphant over my dramatic losses just a few days ago, but it's an important push to continue forward and not allow myself to get complacent. This challenge is about getting control over my life as much as it is about anything else, and this is one area I definitely have allowed to get out of control.
The nice thing is that I've talked to several other people who have read my blog and follow along. My sister-in-law is at 3 years successfully living without soda. My friend, Frank, has gone 9 years. Both my sister-in-law and my friend are living healthier lives, and it did begin with giving up soda. I know the path ahead won't always be easy, but it is a better path to follow and the results will be worth it.
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