It's the truth. I am 5'8" tall and weigh 196 pounds. My BMI is 29.9, which is just about obese according to most medical websites. Now, my present condition is not new. I have actually been fatter! I've also been thinner. As an adult, my weight has fluctuated between 160 and 220 pounds. I've been on a upswing for a while now and I really, really need to change trajectories.
I am a fan of month-long challenges. It appeals to my fear of commitment, I suppose. My first challenge is going to be the Medifast challenge. Medifast is a very low calorie diet. You eat every 2-3 hours and supposedly drop weigh quickly. I fell like if I got some quick results I would feel better and be more likely to invest in a more long-term solution.
What are some obstacles? Well, my family. They like sensible eating and over-indulging. My mother bakes! It is a problem. Second issue is friends. Eating out and drinking out have become such social behaviors I always get some push back when I try to diet. Finally, my wonderful boyfriend. He just wants me to be sensible, thinks I'm beautiful the way I am, and he makes great steak!
I would just love to see myself at 145 pounds. That is lower then I have ever been as an adult.
