I’m 64 years old .. 65 in June. Struggling with my weight has been something I’ve been dealing with since I was 15 and my mom took me to a Dr. for diet pills. I’ve lost thousands of pounds over the years only to have them creep back up (and more) on me … my highest weight was 237 lbs. back in the 80's. Last February, with bad back problems, at 184 lbs. I started a new weight loss program. I’ve lost 32 lbs. It’s been a struggle. I want to lose 15 lbs. more.
This is a MENTAL process for me. I constantly must remind myself of why I choose/want to be (a) healthy (b) play with my grandchildren (c) golf with my husband, AND (d) ohmygosh what fun it is to FIT into smaller sizes of clothes! There are times I deal with my eating on a second by second basis. This takes a lot of focus, but looking back on the recent 32-lbs loss, it definitely has been worth it. The next 15 lbs. will be worth it as well. For me, Diet Bet with Shay, Laurie and others offers an additional tool for accountability.
Is the payoff of being fit better/sweeter than the pain of being unfit? HECK Yeah
P.S. while I relate to Shay (appreciate your consistent encouragement to all, for that I thank you Shay, Carlie, Rawn, and others), I am thinking of you Laurie - Good luck to each and every one of us.