Whilst I was walking the dogs yesterday, in my usual day dream state I started thinking about how much weight I’ve lost recently. As I’ve said it’s not much in the scheme of things or when you take into consideration how long i have been on this so called diet…
The shocker came though when I realised I’ve actually lost the equivalent weight as my son Horatio, he is 2st 7lbs which is about what I’ve lost give or take a few pounds. Now he’s heavy believe me I can’t carry him for any distance, it doesn’t help that he is a bit of a wiggle arse. But even when still there is no way I can carry him up the stairs etc. I can lift him and often do when play fighting etc.; I just can’t go any distance with him.
Red Nose Day 2011
Imagine then my disappointment then when I realised that I’ve got another 3 of him to lose at least. I know I keep saying it but seriously how have I got this big! Don’t answer that… I know the obvious reasons… Too much food not enough exercise, blah but ask anyone of my friends and family they will tell you It’s not like I’ve sat on my arse for years doing nothing, up until I had Horatio I worked more hours than most… I still went out and did things I had my dogs to walk. And most of my life has been about starting some diet or exercise plan.
So why/how did I end up over 25st at 34yrs of age? When I think how much time, energy, heartache I’ve wasted over the years fighting a weight problem that I wasn’t winning makes me sad and frustrated. I know I’m still battling it and have a long way to go, what I’m not going to do is let it stop me living out my dreams
Anymore…
9th March 2011
Yep, you saw right I got on Nas last week. If you remember back a few weeks ago I said I was going to ride him on Wednesday the 9th of March… well I did it we had a little walk around and a few steps of trot. And I loved it I felt so much happier than the last time I rode him nearly four years ago. And on a plus note he is still standing over a week later.
I guess that is what I want for other people as well. Live your dreams. If you are as overweight as me, it’s not going to go away overnight. If however you’re carrying a little bit more weight than YOU are happy with. Do it now make the changes, get on top of it before you end up with an even bigger problem.
The one thing I have to keep a check on is the fact that ok, yes I am still far too heavy but hey I am a lot fitter. I can now walk 3miles easy… I even power walked a mile the other day (felt it the next in my legs). But I don’t mind that kind of pain… That pain comes from knowing I’ve done something positive to my body by pushing it that little bit more. Whereas the aches and pains I use to get were just from trying to do even the most menial tasks such as putting socks on, or bending over to pick up something I had dropped.
I’m going to go into more detail tomorrow about my first ride… i just wanted to share it with you quickly today. To prove you can live your dreams… Burghley here i come ;->