OMG can I really be here; after all my promises to myself that I wouldn’t let it happen again?
Why is it I am so disciplined in every other area of my life but endlessly struggle to maintain my weight? I am not blessed with a fast metabolism but I certainly don’t have any physical reason to be 15 lbs above my goal weight.
I am not fat but I am definitely overweight. I am only 5′3″ and let me tell you girls that once you get to your 40’s and even worse your 50’s and menopause, you can’t eat what you used to do and get away with it.
It is frustrating though. I love pasta, bread, pizza, wine and a little chocolate. None of these things are good for me. It’s the old adage; everything we like isn’t good for us. Or maybe we like them because we know they’re not good for us. No, I really do like them.
Today I played singles at tennis and I can tell you that extra weight is really making it harder to play. I have to find a way to get rid of it. I will not however, resort to drastic measures as I have before. The results are a certain amount of weight loss but experienced side effects like having my hair fall out. That was very distressing. The last time I went on the Atkins type diet I had abnormal liver enzymes and my doctors were worried I had hepatitis.
After my pneumonia this winter I was within 5 lbs of my goal weight having lost 7 lbs but the weight crept back on a little each week. So it’s time to gird up my loins (one of my Father’s expressions - look it up) again, dump the wine (for now) and get back on the elliptical daily.
I was reminded last night of a young acquaintance who has cancer who would love to have my problem. It’s important to keep things in perspective. I really enjoyed the book “Dietgirl” written by Shauna Reid, a young Australian girl who had a tremendous amount of weight to lose, it took her several years but the most important message she brought to us was to not give up. She didn’t give up and she eventually reached her goal. You can enjoy her insights at www.dietgirl.org
The final irony is that most men couldn’t care less if they are 15 lbs overweight. Another female curse!
Do you need to lose weight? Tell me your stories; they will make me feel better. No skinny people allowed.
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Ms. Kay, I have the same problem. At 46, I find that it IS more difficult to shed the lbs. I’ve accumulated over the winter months, luckily I have 2 toddler boys to help me with this and by the time Fall & Winter roll around again, I will have either lost all the extra poundage (and then some, hopefully) or I’ll find myself agonizing over losing nothing at all. At my age, I figure, as long as I’m healthy (and I haven’t had any complaints from my dr. yet!) I’m not too worried about a few extra lbs. I am just one inch taller than you too so I understand how even a couple of extra lbs can make us look bigger than we are, LOL! You look beautiful in your pic, so don’t stress too much!
Witchie, thank you for reading and commenting and for the kind words.
I’m 2 lbs down but really yesterday I played 75 minutes of singles in 30 degree heat and still didn’t lose anything. I will perservere but it isn’t easy. Please come back often and bring friends.
I’m feeling the affects of menopause. I turned 51 and woke up 15 lbs. heavier. Actually put the treadmill in my room. Can’t avoid it to get out of bed.
Anyway, great post. I especially am reminded of putting things into perspective. Nice blog, btw.
Debby, thanks for “weighing” in. Yes mental pause is a challenge. I think I’m going to get to the point of having salad morning, noon and night with no dressing of course. No wonder most people just give up and get fat. I just played two sets of tennis singles so hopefully I burned off a few calories because I’m having a glass of wine as I write this. Come back often, I’m sure we have much in common.