When my pulmonologist diagnosed me with asthma (read about it here), one of my very first questions to him was “How can I help myself, doc?” His straight answer was, “Lose weight. That would really help you.” Phew! That struck me right in the gut. Now my weight is staring me in the face and forcing me to take a good look at it. Online casino Ireland. ###
Before I go on my weight loss journey, I’d like to share with you how I looked like before gaining weight. Here are some photos of when I was still in my teens.
This was taken the year before we got married.
I’m the one with the long hair flying – this one was taken when I was still in college.
This is the picture I used when I applied for jobs after graduation.
Can you believe that’s me? I’m so little or I can say, I’m only half the woman I am today. Sadly, at that time, because of my curvy shape, people constantly told me that I’m fat. Now I look at these pictures and wonder, I know I’m not skinny but I’m not fat either.
Because of the constant pressure by my family and friends to keep my weight down, I was always watching what I ate and I exercised all the time. However, because of my body’s naturally round shape, I always looked like I had a few more pounds to lose. Others in my family called it baby fat. So even if I looked quite healthy and well, even as a teenager, I already believed that I am fat.
Considering my size now, it’s hard to believe that I thought myself fat in the past.
Photo courtesy of J. Tanael
But if you tell me now that I’m fat and overweight, now I would agree with you. A warning, though, if you do see me in person, the thing I hate most is being told how fat I am.
Well, at this point, I’m still figuring out how I can lose weight. Being put on a low sodium diet has helped. I have lost a bit of weight since I came home from the hospital. I know I need to do more, I just don’t know, at this point, how to go about it. I’m wondering if there is a weight loss support group here in Manila. If there is, could you leave me a comment here? I’d appreciate it.
Start a food diary. Write down what you’re eating.
Wela
I can sympathize with you! I look back at photos from my younger years and I was so thin! But I was several inches taller than most of my friends so I felt huge. Now, I really am overweight but back then I was fine. I’m working at it too – I was diagnosed with High blood pressure and then arthritis in my back. Both can be helped by weight loss. I’m not even 40! I wish you well on your journey to better health!
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape and/or to lose weight
The most important thing to remember is not to feel defeated, you need to continue exercising even if you are not able to accomplish as much as you hoped right away. You will eventually get there; you’ll start to feel healthier, and have a sense of pride in your commitment to your health.
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Hi Michelle: I think most of us who are in the 30-40 ish years see weight sticking easier. I feel the same way you do less the doctors words. My little plan is to cut down on sugar and carbs. Nothing radical, just slowly adjusting my diet. The first two weeks I lost 3 lbs. So I think it may be helping me.
Wela, I believe a food diary would be a big help. Maybe I will start one soon.
Lorus, it can be quite hard to know that the fat tends to come easier now. I saw a doctor in the past who said that women tend to just naturally gain 10lbs yearly as we age. Let’s see if we can actually lose weight together.
TerriG, I think you’ve got a great plan there. Do it slowly but surely. Nothing too radical because changing old habits is hard. Take care.
Hi Michelle!
If you’re willing to try a natural supplement that will help you feel “full” in between meals, FERN Slim has worked for a lot of people. It’s totally natural and works by giving you the feeling of fullness so that you don’t overeat. 
While reading this post, I fondly remember my dearest Ate, who is blessed with curves and big bone structure too, and how she used to feel so insecure about being “fat” when in fact she wasn’t. She had a lot of struggle with her weight too, but with God’s healing grace, and good diet and exercise (she joined a gym), and lots of prayers, she was able to trim down and now strives to be as healthy as she can (which is more than I can say for myself, even if I am not overweight!). 
Prayers for you, and as always, thanks for being REAL! 
God bless always!
P.S. Forgot to ask you, what’s your new business na? hehe