My Declaration : Community Message Boards
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MidnightSnack
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Fri, Oct 8, 2010 15:10
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My Declaration
Weight has been a challenge all my life. I like to eat. I imagine I have all the classic issues of emotional eating, stress eating and snacking when I am just plain bored. I am a professional sitting at a desk with a computer and phone makes up 90% of the time I spend working which usually is about 50 hours per week.
As 2010 began lead a very a lethargic lifestyle. My usual time away from a computer was filled with watching TV, eating and sleeping. Overt the years I evolved to despise working around the house, yard work and any other activity that did not indulge my lethargy.
There have stark realities I have to accept. Living this way is damaging my body, negatively impacting my relationships and reducing my life span. My family has a history of heart disease. Not many of the men from my Father's side live much past 70 and their final years are burdened with poor health.
The truth I have to embrace is that I can do something about it. I must and can change. It is in my control. I have the ability to change my relationship with food. I can make time and learn to enjoy exercise. The rewards are greater than the effort required. I can be fit, active and healthy. I can extend my life span. I can be an example to my children (I have two boys 4 and 8 years old) and teach them to value of a healthy lifestyle that will prepare them for their future life.
For the past 8 months I have made some changes and seen some success. With the help of this site I plan to step up the pace.
Jan 2010 Weight- 317
Sept 2010 Weight - 285
Oct 2010 Goal - 270
Nov 2010 Goal - 260
Dec 2010 Goal - 250
Dec 2011 Goal - 175
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cat90
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Fri, Oct 8, 2010 16:10
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Great Work!!
Hi, Congratulations on taking the steps toward a healthier lifestyle!!
You are doing so well keep up the good work you WILL be an example to your boys a few of us got together on the 10lbs a month thread you are more than welcome to join us and keep us posted on your progress or stay here if you like and we'll keep an eye on you (wink)
Take Care, Cat.
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carlp007
Pensacola FL
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Sat, Oct 9, 2010 11:10
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Congratulations
Great to hear about your success to date. Keep up the good work and give us an update once in a while.
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MidnightSnack
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Sun, Oct 10, 2010 17:10
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
I will join the 10lbs a month. Sounds perfect!
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