I guess I'm going to need to deal with some adversity now. Weighed in today and lost 3.4 lbs. Not what I wanted, not what I thought it would be, but it's what I got. Not to get to "icky" but we talked about upping my fibre...if you don't know why look it up because this is a family blog.
My BMI has gone from 53.7 down to 48.3 and things are looking up. I am going to need to up the exercise amount as I thought I was doing enough but can definitely add more. I learned today that a person burns 5-10 cals/min with exercise. That equates to 300-600 cals/day, and with one pound of fat equaling 3500 cals, you would need to exercise 1-2 hrs/day, for the week, to lose one pound. All of this would happen, even if you never changed your diet.
For the five weeks I am down a little over 45lbs and I'm going to concentrate on that and see the bigger picture. My family and I were at the dollar store yesterday and Zack and I broke off from the girls and we were going up and down some aisles. I jokingly asked him about us buying some snacks and sneaking off to the car. He looked at me and said "Dad, you can't, you need this for your health and I want you to be here".
This somewhat confused me because I could not understand why we had to stay in the dollar store. When I questioned him further, he proceeded to tell me that he and Allie had been talking about how Dad couldn't eat any food because something bad could happen. All this time I knew I needed to get myself right, but my son and daughter needed it more. So guys, all these walks will be for you!!
Kids don't hold back on their comments. You are an amazing inspiration and you have such stick-to-it-ness. We are all behind you. Except soon we will have to be beside you because your behind is disappearing!! Way to go. Joyce B
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