10 years ago, when I was 43, and the last baby I gave birth
to was 17 months old, I worked incredibly hard to lose weight. I was 163lb. Mainly doing the 17-day diet and working out
five days a week. I lost about 36lbs. It was hard but I felt great mentally and
physically. I bought a new wardrobe and got into great eating habits, I could even
cheat about once a week.
Well, 21 months ago I weighed 130 lbs. and wore a size 6. With
older age, menopause, and covid restrictions, I now weigh 160 lbs. and wear a
size 14. As a hugging extrovert, the pandemic really affected me. The closing of
gyms and 90% of my activities left me moping on the couch and causing lots of
stress. So, the weight came on and on, and I kept stress eating more and more.
In the past I would just do a 17-day cleansing and get back
on track. Lately I would try, and try, maybe lasting a couple days, I would lose
a few pounds, and then gain it all back again. I love food, all food, not just
salty, but sweet too. ALL THE THINGS…
I have tried different diets; keto, carnivore, low carb, intermittent
fasting, but none have lasted with my weak self-control. I have asked people for
help and advice, trying new things, and getting great suggestions. Nothing
really worked significantly.
Each month I would try and try again. Working out each day,
getting back to the gym, and trying to eat better. But could never have the
motivation I had years ago. Then it dawned on me…I used to do the 17-day diet
with others and publicly share my successes and failures. I would post my
weight and my food daily. Maybe having accountability
was all I needed…
So Here I Go.
August 1, 2021
Weighed 159 lbs
Ate three turkey burgers and some pickles
Lots of artichoke Salad
(Cheated-licking the icing on birthday cake)
