That's great to hear. I'm starting the year at 107kg, which is a lot higher than I want, but over the past 3 to 4 years, I haven't been putting the weight on, which is a lot better than the +3kg per annum or so over the preceding decade or two. Yes, there's way too much spam at LJ now. My short term goal is to get below 100kg. Unfortunately, that's been the short term goal for rather a long time.
I'm in a similar boat. Haven't been diagnosed with anything except high resting blood sugar, but Type 2 runs in my family (both mum's and dad's sides) so it didn't take rocket science to figure it out that's where I was probably headed.
I'm worried less about my weight as it's not my primary objective. It's a side effect. Health, activity, blood sugar and nutrition are my main focus. I've got to go back for a checkup soon, hopefully I can find out what my resting blood sugar level is like now and see if I've made a difference.
I've been thinking about how to answer that question for a couple of days.
Truth be told, no.
I think if I'd woken up one morning and suddenly dropped 60kgs, I'd feel awesome!
But it's like putting on weight. I think that you don't really notice the weight go on. There are moments when you realise "Oh... this really doesn't fit me any more. Oh... nothing fits me any more. I have to buy larger clothes." but weight creeps on and suddenly you're ... big.
Losing weight is much the same, but in reverse. "Oh... this is *really* too big for me now." Or Tan telling me "You can't wear that. I know you like it, but it just looks ridiculously big on you now".
I'd built up in my mind over years and years how I'd feel so much better when I lost weight, not just physically, but mentally. I'd feel like a different person!
And... I don't. I don't even feel that much smaller. I *am*, but I don't feel it.
I was sort of talking about energy levels and whatnot, as opposed to self-image/self-esteem sort of things. Personally I get a real kick out of how much stronger I feel these days. I'm still very unfit but I'm a lot healthier... and I am the same person, just a few kilos lighter... and that hasn't even been my main concern, just my sugar intake and blood glucose etc.
It's not about "lose weight and be happy"... the hardest part of that idea is the "be happy" part, but it's also the most rewarding. And the "lose weight" part is not a prerequisite either!
I get cranky if I don't get some endorphins in my system every day or so... Are you allowed back to the gym yet or is your back still touchy??
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Yes, there's way too much spam at LJ now. My short term goal is to get below 100kg. Unfortunately, that's been the short term goal for rather a long time.
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I've lost weight almost every day (except the day when I drank all of the beers).
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I'm in a similar boat. Haven't been diagnosed with anything except high resting blood sugar, but Type 2 runs in my family (both mum's and dad's sides) so it didn't take rocket science to figure it out that's where I was probably headed.
I'm worried less about my weight as it's not my primary objective. It's a side effect. Health, activity, blood sugar and nutrition are my main focus. I've got to go back for a checkup soon, hopefully I can find out what my resting blood sugar level is like now and see if I've made a difference.
You've done really well. Do you feel better?
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Truth be told, no.
I think if I'd woken up one morning and suddenly dropped 60kgs, I'd feel awesome!
But it's like putting on weight. I think that you don't really notice the weight go on. There are moments when you realise "Oh... this really doesn't fit me any more. Oh... nothing fits me any more. I have to buy larger clothes." but weight creeps on and suddenly you're ... big.
Losing weight is much the same, but in reverse. "Oh... this is *really* too big for me now." Or Tan telling me "You can't wear that. I know you like it, but it just looks ridiculously big on you now".
I'd built up in my mind over years and years how I'd feel so much better when I lost weight, not just physically, but mentally. I'd feel like a different person!
And... I don't. I don't even feel that much smaller. I *am*, but I don't feel it.
The mind is a funny thing.
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It's not about "lose weight and be happy"... the hardest part of that idea is the "be happy" part, but it's also the most rewarding. And the "lose weight" part is not a prerequisite either!
I get cranky if I don't get some endorphins in my system every day or so... Are you allowed back to the gym yet or is your back still touchy??
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