I am now on Day 1 of the GM Weight Loss Program.
I have never been on a diet before. Even when my Internist and OB-Gyne advised that I should.
My concept of a weight loss diet was “masochism.” For me, for the longest time, diets are superfluous and ostentatious designed for people with low self-esteem who depends on physical attributes for strength. HOW WRONG I WAS!
As I aged, having gone through three major surgeries (1 appendectomy and 2 CS child births) and a moderate smoker, I experienced difficulties that I will not admit out loud. I a
m easily out of breath, just tying my hair into a ponytail is an effort. I get exhausted trying to dress up in the morning, especially when I try on several clothes before settling for the maternity-look. My clothes mostly are purchased from “plus-size” shops or sections of department stores. The entire size of those trendy ones could fit only one of my thighs.
But I am smart, and pretty, and happy with my family. I have friends and a career. Who needs to be sexy?
That was my excuse.
While the things that I am blessed with and thankful for are still true, I was no longer content with my over-all appearance. This perhaps was my greatest motivation in looking at dieting in another light.
I want to feel good about myself.
So, I am off to a better, healthier me. It is going to be the hardest seven days of my life, because I will be battling against myself. I know my will is stronger than my cravings. My reasons are more than skin deep. Yes, I’m going to be suffering. But, it’s only going to be for a short while. And the blissful results will be worth the battle.
