As a former (and not so former) overweight woman, I've lost weight DOZENS of times. I think where many of us fail in the weight loss game is that we figure when we reach our goal weight, we're "cured." We have a tendency to think the excess pounds gained from overindulgence and sedentary lifestyle will not reappear. Unfortunately, the odds are against we chubby folks in maintaining the weight loss we so rigorously obtained.
One reason that we fall off the wagon is boredom with the routine we established in reaching our goal. The thought of eating that veggie salad as opposed to GREASIN' on a steak can be more than we can bare. So...a steak it is (but only this one time). (LOL) And then the indulging happens more often than not, larger clothes are purchased, and we're back at square one. Bad habits die hard.
It is critical that we keep it moving! I'm not gonna lie to you. There are times when even I find myself frequenting fast food venues more often than not. However, because I teach 4 hours of Zumba per week, I have been able to not only maintain an overall 60-pound weight loss, but am within striking distance of my goal weight. But weight loss is not the end of the journey. It's obtaining the physical fitness you desire (which may not necessarily be the fitness level / look that others have pictured). It's all about YOU, and where YOU figure YOU want to be. That may be a size 16. If you feel good about being that dress size, don't let anyone else convince you otherwise. But remember, it's your body that takes you places you want to go, and if you're not physically fit enough to get there on your own two feet: YOU AIN'T FIT!
Devote yourself to 30 minutes a day doing something physical. Try a Zumba class! There are several different types of Zumba, so don't say it's not for you. Start small as to not feel discouraged. Get physical. :-)
Eat / Drink / Be Merry (BUT MOVE YO' BOOTY!)
The Barefoot Diabetic
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