Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011

   Hard to believe it's another year and that it's 2011. I have to say that when I was 18, I never saw myself at 34. It seemed impossible. Well..here I am...
  To those who read this blog, you may wonder why I'm starting this blog now. I've never done one before. My reasons are easy- to record my struggles with weight and to show others how  I deal with living  with Turner Syndrome every day of my life.
    I'll start with the TS first, since I feel it affects the other. Being short is difficult! Finding pants that fit and trying to keep your weight down can drive you crazy. Besides that, I am suffering from hearing loss in both ears, which in  itself has been difficult to deal with at times. I find comfort in that many of the TS sistas I've met through Facebook or in person, wear hearing aides. Of course, there are many more problems/issues with TS that I deal with, but I'll discuss those at a later time.
    Now the weight. It's 2011- a brand new year. A new year to start over and make some changes within myself. So with the new year, I am of course like many others making a New Year's Resolution to loose weight. I feel like I don't have a choice. I have to lose it!! I have to do it and make a major life change (if my husband Deron is reading those.. NO that doesn't mean you my love). In the past couple of years, my weight has increased tremendously. I now have high blood pressure, fatigue and I fail to fit in a majority of my clothes. I want to feel better about myself, find clothes that fit comfortably. Those are the reasons I must do this.
    Here comes the hard part- How am I going to do it and what am I going to do? First and foremost- I have to cut out the sugary sodas. Coca Cola is seriously my downfall. It has been for a long time. So I know that I need to drink more water (thanks Eliza for the water bottle idea) and drink Diet sodas (which I'd even like to limit those as well). The second thing I need to do is to not eat out as much. It's so easy to pick up something fast and get something from McDonald's $1 menu or whatever. And when I do eat out at a restaurant, I need to make healthier choices. Third I need to watch my fat intake. Eat more grilled foods (nothing fried) and try to limit my starches (oh, that is going to be a toughie. I love my rice and potatoes) and sugars. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
    Now, those all deal with the ways I want to change my eating/drinking habits. What about exercise?Well... I plan on doing my Wii Fit, Wii Sports and Wii Dance Party games. Doing some fitness videos (possibly something fun like Zumba). Make myself stay out of the bedroom and watch TV in the living room. That will make me get up often and be more active. Other little things I will do is : 1) take stairs more often 2) park farther away in the parking lot so I walk more to get to where I'm going and 3) walk to get the mail and take out the trash. I can walk around the complex more as well on nice days. May even get some dieting tip books and fitness books. And I'll def. be hitting my friend Eliza for some of her amazing low carb recipes. I''m sure I'll come up with more and hopefully I'll jot it down here.

HERE'S MY GOALS:
Lose 20 or more pounds in 2011. My ideal weight for a person my age and height is 95-110 lbs.

Now what do I weigh?? Can't believe I'm sharing this. I weigh 174 lbs. :( Ouch... that was painful.

Please wish me luck and I know I'll need all the support I can get.

9 comments:

  1. Excellent, I hear ya well Sara. I have struggled with my weight since changing HRT in the last 6 years. My specialist will not have it that HRT can affect it, but mine involves a marina coil, of which weight gain is a side effect!!! Take that into consideration, and that it isn't only lifestyle. We are unfortunately short, and every pound in weight shows that much more. I have never been so heavy as I am now. Also, I have had to start wearing hearing aids at the age of 47 as my hearing has deteriorated in the past ten years. These things are sent to try us. Good luck with the losing weight, I feel your pain fully.

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  2. take it one day at a time Sarah...that's all we can do. everyone deserves to be happy. you're a beautiful person no matter what your weight, height, etc. what counts is what's inside. I may not have met you in person (yet) but I can tell you have a wonderful, gentle heart. it's unfortunate that we live in a society that tries to fit people into the mold they think we should be. everyone should learn to accept their individuality and uniqness. Take care of yourself and do what you can to be healthy....the rest will fall into place :-)

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    Linda

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  3. Great comment Linda. Yes it is Society's problem sadly, and not ours. We live in a world where women are stereotypically thin and even airbrushed in magazines. Such a shame. It is what is inside that counts, and that you are a beautiful person. Of course,if health is a concern, as it is for me, then we need to re-evaluate, but anything you do should be done for you and you alone.

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  4. You're right Linda- I am taking it slow. I know if I try to lose too much to fast. I'll gain it back fast. I set my goal as 20 and I'm really trying to make major lifestyle changes. Deron is very supportive and loves me no matter what. I'm doing this for myself. To feel better and feel more comfortable "in my own skin" so to speak. I want to have more energy and do more.

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  5. Kelly- luckily my HRT, doesn't involve coil, but I do know that weight gain is sadly common with HRT. You can do it too, my friend. Thanks for the support.

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  6. I admire your strenght in posting this! You have soo many "Sistas" that want to see and help you succeed, and youre a wonderful support for the rest of us.
    (hugs) 2011 will be our year!

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  7. LOVE U SISTA ..I HOPE YOU REACH ALL OF YOUR GOALS AND IF U NEED ANYTHING U KNOW U CAN GIVE ME A SHOUT ANYTIME I LOVE YA GIGGLES

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  8. I know how you feel hon! You didn't put the weight on overnight, so it's not going to come off overnight either. Take it easy and don't stress about it too much. Drink your water and watch your Coke :) You can do it! I have faith in you!

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