Being overweight isn't something that just happens. For me it has been a steady upward journey with a few flurries and dips along the way. But really I have been overweight my entire adult life, it has just been a question of how much.
I love food.... I love drinks.... I love entertaining.... I love baking.... I love trying new things - but I don't love being fat. I really put it down to a love of food, bad habits and a sedimentary lifestyle that has put me where I am. These things coupled with my health issues have just made it so so hard.
When the seed was first planted in January I was totally against the idea. I was also told that in order to loose weight I would need to exercise for a minimum of an hour a day, seven days a week and in order to maintain any weight loss I would need to do that FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!! I think that is when fear struck me.
I looked forward and knew that I wanted to be here for my kids. I want to see them grow. I didn't want to be like my Mum and be overweight my entire life. So I investigated - maybe WLS was an option.
So here I am one week from my operation and I am excited. Excited about the change and the path to a new me. I am inspired by the others on the forum, their success and how far many of them have come. I know that things might get a little hard but I am ready, really ready for my new life to begin.
SO glad I have discovered your blog (and thanks for the follow on lessdangerouscurves). You are one tough and inspiring woman - all the best with your journey!
ReplyDeleteYou're a freaking inspiration and you don't even know it. I am humbled by your raw honesty. Wishing you easy and fast recovery, onward and upward dear lady xxxxx
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