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Going online to shed fat
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I have been fat - or at least chubby - pretty much since middle school. I can still hear the jokes: "Did you feel the floor shake? She fell off the uneven bars."
It hurt, but I chose to ignore it. What could I do?
My weight still bothers me, but I haven't done much about developing a better way of eating or exercising. I might start a diet, be successful for a while, and then quit.
Four years ago, dieting for my wedding, I went down an entire dress size. I stopped my diet when I hit my goal, because I was too stressed and busy to eat right as the wedding approached. I don't think I could fit into that wedding dress today.
The other day, as part of my job, I was interviewing Linda Hicks, patient education coordinator at Bay Area Hospital. Linda was talking about how diet can trigger Type 2 diabetes. Bad eating habits such as skipping breakfast and drinking sugary lattes can lead to weight problems, which can cause diabetes and other health problems.
Then I saw the numbers on morbid obesity Ð something like 50 pounds over. I think I fit that bill.
Linda was scaring me, because she had described my typical eating habits. Maybe it was time to think about weight loss.
So what I am going to do? Diet and exercise are the best answer. But dieting is hard.
See, I like to eat. I guess you could call me a food junkie. If it's sweet, I'll eat it. Sour? Bring it on. Savory and spicy? Seconds, please.
I have a lot little food misadventures, including a jar of chocolate on my desk. OK, this might explain the weight.
But I am ready to stop some of the bad habits. I'd like to drop 30 pounds - you know, to start with - over the next six months. And I'm inviting you to share my experience.
I'm starting a blog, "Misadventures of a Food Junkie," where I'll talk about dieting and food. I'll talk about my progress and my failures - because there will be failures. Ron Jackimowicz, editor of our Cuisine section, will to share some healthy recipes. If you have any tips, you can share with me and other readers on the blog.
Join me online. I hope to develop an online support and information system. Maybe, just maybe, I'll even post my real weight on the blog.
Maybe.
It hurt, but I chose to ignore it. What could I do?
My weight still bothers me, but I haven't done much about developing a better way of eating or exercising. I might start a diet, be successful for a while, and then quit.
Four years ago, dieting for my wedding, I went down an entire dress size. I stopped my diet when I hit my goal, because I was too stressed and busy to eat right as the wedding approached. I don't think I could fit into that wedding dress today.
The other day, as part of my job, I was interviewing Linda Hicks, patient education coordinator at Bay Area Hospital. Linda was talking about how diet can trigger Type 2 diabetes. Bad eating habits such as skipping breakfast and drinking sugary lattes can lead to weight problems, which can cause diabetes and other health problems.
Then I saw the numbers on morbid obesity Ð something like 50 pounds over. I think I fit that bill.
Linda was scaring me, because she had described my typical eating habits. Maybe it was time to think about weight loss.
So what I am going to do? Diet and exercise are the best answer. But dieting is hard.
See, I like to eat. I guess you could call me a food junkie. If it's sweet, I'll eat it. Sour? Bring it on. Savory and spicy? Seconds, please.
I have a lot little food misadventures, including a jar of chocolate on my desk. OK, this might explain the weight.
But I am ready to stop some of the bad habits. I'd like to drop 30 pounds - you know, to start with - over the next six months. And I'm inviting you to share my experience.
I'm starting a blog, "Misadventures of a Food Junkie," where I'll talk about dieting and food. I'll talk about my progress and my failures - because there will be failures. Ron Jackimowicz, editor of our Cuisine section, will to share some healthy recipes. If you have any tips, you can share with me and other readers on the blog.
Join me online. I hope to develop an online support and information system. Maybe, just maybe, I'll even post my real weight on the blog.
Maybe.
Online
See Ginger Shepherd's new blog, "Misadventures of a Food Junkie," at http://www.theworldlink.com/food_junkie/.
See Ginger Shepherd's new blog, "Misadventures of a Food Junkie," at http://www.theworldlink.com/food_junkie/.
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