Finding Fitness at 50

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Get up, get out of bed …

January 3, 2008 at 6:08 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

When my alarm clock went off at 6 this morning, I wanted badly to hit the snooze button. I told myself I had all day to go to the Wellness Center. And it was, after all, 13 degrees outside.

But I got up. And I’m glad I did. I walked a mile on the inside track and rode a recumbent bicycle two miles. For some who do much more, that may sound lame. But I was pleased with myself for moving.

At 7:30 I met with Leanne Davis, nutritionist at the Wellness Center. After we’d talked a few minutes, she asked if I wanted to weigh.

Amazingly, my answer was yes. I thought I’d lost 7 or 8 pounds since early December. In truth, I’ve lost 15. I almost cried I was so excited.

I know that won’t happen often, and it shouldn’t. Still and yet, it’s an encouraging start.

Here’s the deal: If I, who love Christmas and all the goodies that go along with it, can make it through the holidays (and enjoy them) and still lose 15 pounds. I can do anything.And so can you. 

9 Comments »

  tupelobizbuzz wrote @ January 3, 2008 at 11:01 pm

Fifteen pounds?!?! That’s fabulous, Leslie. And here I was proud that I didn’t have to whip out the “fat pants” after the holidays. You’re putting me to shame.

I look forward to reading more about your efforts. But tell me, how long did it take you to stop craving the bad food?

  Mrs. Lev wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 2:10 am

Oh, my heavens, Leslie! I am so proud of you and for you! I personally DO KNOW what you are going through. Girl, keep it up! You have the whole world watching now…so you will get plenty of encouragement and support as you continue! If you ever need me to empathize, just yell! I put Bobby on the low-carb diet the first of November, and he has lost 20 pounds now. I have lost 12! If I had not done something about Bobby, he would have been bed-ridden within a year; he could barely walk! I can’t believe what a difference it has made for him. Of course, my weight loss is slower, as I have had to diet all my life, and I truly believe it is more difficult for women. While he may be able to eat as many as 40 carbs a day some day, I know from past experience that I shall never be able to eat more than 10 or 12 carbs a day to lose weight. We plan to stay with this diet the rest of our lives in hopes of having more “of the rest of our lives!” I thank God every day for the invention of Dreamfield’s Low Carb pasta; I can lost weight as long as I can have some filling pasta. I don’t know what all your diet entails, but I do know Netrition.com has been a lifesaver for us. I buy the low-carb wraps and pita bread, etc. Please do not hesitate to yell if you need a friend who has been there for 63 years! Go, girl! Much love, MrsLev

  Mary Lynn wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 1:36 pm

OK – Leslie . . . I’m on board with your fitness challenge! You will be such an inspiration to me and for all who know you! While I won’t be blogging my progress, I’ll send you an e-mail periodically. Thanks so much for your friendship . . . I’m cheering you on from Vicksburg!

  Alexis wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 3:09 pm

Leslie,
Congrats to you!!! I am proud of and for you! I will join your fight here in Vicksburg. I will be supporting you (even if it is long distance).
GO GIRL!!! Love ya’ lots.

  Gaston (NewSouthNews) wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Is it just me or have fewer people over-stuffed themselves this year. It seems like everyone I talk to says that they just didn’t eat as much this year as in the past.

Gaston
http://www.NewSouthNews.com

  Brenda wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 5:54 pm

Hey Leslie,
I’m so proud of you. I have no doubt that you will reach all your goals in this journey. I just wish that we were still in the same town to do this togather, but we can do it across the miles. Think you could send me some of your determination by way of email?

  lesliecriss wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Not sure about folks not overstuffing themselves this year. I’ve talked to a few folks who say they’ve gained pounds in the past month. Still, you’re right, there do seem to be more who celebrated in moderation this year.

  lesliecriss wrote @ January 4, 2008 at 6:12 pm

As to when I lost my craving for bad food … I think I have to say that when my doctor prescribed Metformin for my pre-diabetic condition, it sort of affected my appetite. So, that might have helped. But, honestly, I was around “bad food” during the holidays. At work we had “snack day” and there were tables and tables in different departments laden with all manner of holiday goodies. At first, I decided I wouldn’t even venture where the food was. But, I did. I got a small plate and had carrot and celery sticks. Later in the day, I had one cookie. In the past I would have eaten 4 or 5 or more. But, I chose to have one. And I enjoyed it.
I’d love to say my cravings are gone for good. Time will tell.

  Debbie B wrote @ January 5, 2008 at 6:24 pm

Leslie, you go girl! I am so proud of you. Keep it up!!


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