by Va. b.
Member since:
September 21, 2006

Change is ALways Good

May 14, 2007 01:55 PM UTC
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I have set some personal goals to help develop my personal growth and development. I have allowed my eating habits to get out of control. I must put a cap on them. I realize that half of the year is gone. This should have been a new year’s resolution. But truth be told I am dissatisfied with whom I see in the mirror. I have neglected to do a lot of things that I should have and failed to take care of a lot of issues that I am having. First I need to do something with my teeth they need to cleaned and I need braces. Then I need to learn to watch what I eat. I am 215. that is the most I have weighed in my life. My buttocks area is what is starting to disgust me. I used to be a curvier female now all I have is bumps and rolls. I am loosing self-confidence because of this but I said today enough is enough. Now I understand what all my women relative and co-workers were talking about. My buttocks seems to sag and I have this terrible lump of fat right above my buttocks area. I had no idea my public-image would matter so much to me. I need help on the dental plan. I am very indecisive that prevents me from doing a lot of things. If  I could just stick to one thing. But I think that is a good thing. Leonardo Da Vinci is a man that I came to admire. I call myself reading up on him to help me prepare an essay for a scholarship competition. I found out that he to was a curious person. I think he and I have something in common getting bored quick and changing our mind to something else. But he discovered so many things. I know I can’t just experiment with life like that because that want pay the bills. I  don’t know where I am going but I do know that I want to rise out of this state of awkwardness with my body. Also I want to work on my image so that I can become a better person. I want to get some books. I want to recap all that I must work on. I think that I could dress a little more professional at work. Now I am doing ok. Alot of my wardrobe will stem from me dieting because it's no need to buy clothes if I am trying to loose weight. Then I must face taking my tongue ring out to get the braces. Also I must get the permanent job to make sure all the funds are there for the braces and wardrobe. i have alot of work to do.

Comments: 16

William Dotani May 14, 2007, 2:18pm UTC
I think you understand that going it this problem alone is pretty much doomed. You need to find support and support that has consistency. If friends can't (and some have good reasons) to give you needed consistency, then join the YMCA or some place the has a community type spirit. You must take the first step.
t b. May 14, 2007, 2:25pm UTC
Just dont confuse urging yourself on with being too hard on yourself.
Thats a life long flaw I have, and it hurts your progress, because most of the helpful growth, comes from within. Be happy Virginia......t
Karen M. May 14, 2007, 3:24pm UTC
I couldn't agree more about changing being a good thing. Just take it slow and easy !! :)
Larry H. May 14, 2007, 4:13pm UTC
good for you for trying to lose some pounds, I need to lose a few pounds, I am trying to lose, not too hard thought . Thanks for sharing..Good luck
Teresa W. May 14, 2007, 5:15pm UTC
I just went to the doctor who told me again that I need to lose weight. He said to change just one thing at a time until you are eating healthier and exercising more. If you do all the changes at once, they wont stick because its too much but if you just incorporate small changes into your life over time, it will work better. That's a little bit like what it sounds like what you are doing so good for you. Good luck!
Nanina Hawk May 14, 2007, 5:31pm UTC
Weight loss is hard, but changing your way of life is the way to do it. It is a slower way but a way to keep it off. Deciding you want to is 50% of it, but it isn't easy. Good luck to you.
Angie O. May 14, 2007, 7:17pm UTC
Sounds like you have your goals and give them priority order and ;you are ready to roll.
Connie C. May 14, 2007, 8:10pm UTC
Hope you can stick to your goals. s
*LORA* M. May 15, 2007, 12:26am UTC
With the help of God you can do it.
Michele Scercy May 15, 2007, 8:41am UTC
It seems you are making decisions for positive change in your life. That is always a good thing. Congratulations. Keep us posted.
Sarah B. May 16, 2007, 9:10pm UTC
I feel like you are in a place between where I am and where my husband is right now. He feels lost in his job and his life and has switched jobs like a wanderer for a while now. Both of us are not too happy with how our bodies have ended up. This summer we are both going to be doing a lot of soul searching in order to find out where we want to be and who we are. Not an easy thing to do at all. I plan on getting a recumbent exercise bike and just getting out of the house more in order to combat the extra pounds that make me feel so unattractive. I have a tongue ring also and will have to face taking it out when I move into the professional world following grad school. I have had it for ten years almost so this isn't an easy change to face. Have you considered the possibility of the clear braces that slip on over your teeth? You might not have to take it out then plus you wouldn't have to deal with everyone seeing your braces. Just a thought. I wish you the best of luck in your effort! Hopefully we will both accomplish a little something this summer towards being the people we want to be.
Kelly E. May 17, 2007, 7:52pm UTC
You've made the decision so that's the first step! I think a good motivator is letting others know of your plans, like you have here, and keep giving follow-ups! This way you have support for the times you feel overwhelmed and a cheering section for the great parts! Good luck!
Barbara B. May 18, 2007, 1:37am UTC
Hi Virginia, I am so proud of you young lady to come out and
say all these things you're going to do to change the way things
are in your life. It sure took some kinda grit to do so! With this
attitude young lady I know that these things can and will happen
for you. Losing weight has been a problem for me, I joined an
exercise group; we weigh in every week. There's this money jar
that we all put into, the one who lost the most gets the money.
Keep your eyes on that goal that you set and train your mind
that it can be done, it will be done! I will be praying for you girl
and I know that does help. Keep us posted on how things goin.
Barbara B. May 18, 2007, 1:52am UTC
I forgot to say to drink lots of water and eat apples
they give you energy and make your tummy feel full.
Eat several small meals each day mostly fruits and of
course veggy's. Cabbage is good for weight loss and
other veggy's too. Can't think of them all right now,
but will be back with a list for you Virginia!! :)

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