My clothes were too tight, my energy too low and my irritability at everything was at an all time high. I just didn't feel well and knew I had to do something. I tried striking out on my own. I'm old enough! I know how to do this! Yeah, five more pounds later and I thought I was just forever to be fat. My whole body ached and I was depressed and didn't want anyone around me...even the kids. Before you think...wow this is really sucky to be having to read this, let me continue...
I was listening to the radio and an ad came on for Diet Center. I've heard about them for years, but with my challenges (celiac disease) it is just plain hard to always be able to follow a plan. I emailed, I called, I went into the local branch and found out....many of their items ARE GLUTEN FREE! Yay! I started with much anticipation...yes, I wanted to rewind the clock twenty years and get back to the weight I was when I only thought I was fat...not like now; now I KNOW I am fat!
Because my life is so caught up in 8 other people (not including friends),, thinking ahead is not always easy. Having this diet plan that says, "7:30 water enhancer, 8:00 breakfast with shake..." has been extremely helpful! I don't have to think and because of that, the pressure of putting together food is no longer a stressful challenge! I actually lost 6lbs my first week AND FEEL GREAT! Apart from not sleeping as much I am no longer the bloated sloth that couldn't get out of bed--hence the blog journal entry ;) I'll keep you posted on my journey. I have to weigh in and meet with my counselor 2xs a week *privately*. For me this is better than WW--which I've attempted three times in the last twenty years and coming close to being successful only once before getting pregnant again...yea, that is one thing I don't have to think about anymore. Anyway, this is more for me than anyone else, and I think that makes a huge difference as well.
Kids are doing well and everyone is enjoying Katie being home for the summer!
