Do what it takes to get the results you want

Lately, I have been overly concerned with the amount of excess skin and flab that I have and will probably continue to have for a while.  I read an article that suggested weight lifting as a viable option to combat some of the adverse effects of weight loss.  My first thought was: I am not a bodybuilder nor do I want to be.  It doesn't have to be that extreme though.  I would love to have the beautiful muscles that I had as a teenager.  I was buff and I will be again even if that takes having surgery.  If I can do that by lifting some heavy weights - Let's do it!  So when I get back from my mini-vacation, I am going to start the Strong Lift 5x5 program.  It's simple, straightforward and doesn't require any special skill.  Anything I can do to reduce my need for surgery I am willing to do.  I even ordered a body fat tester today so I can know what impact this is having.  I'm sure I will see it in my clothes too.

Speaking of clothes - I remember saying there is no way I will ever be under a size 10 or 12 because of my bone structure.  I was wrong.  I am in a very loose 14 right now and could go to a size 12 depending on the brand.  I still have 60 pounds to go.  Imagine what size I'll be in then!  Not complaining mind you!  It's just interesting how you can live with an idea in your head for so long that you think it's fact.  I suppose when I was a size 28 the dream of even a 10/12 seemed unattainable.  Nothing is impossible!  You just have to do make it happen.  Whatever that takes.

Pizza is the devil

Hello.  My name is Crystal and I am a pizzaholic.

Confession time!  I am addicted to pizza.  Addicted.  It is the one food on the planet that I have SERIOUS issues with.  I made myself a deal a few months ago that I would only eat pizza I made from scratch.  I have done REALLY well with that.  Until last night.  Then it all went out the window.  Every time I drink more than 1 glass of wine, my body says YOU NEED PIZZA!  So the empty alcohol calories aren't enough, I need to add significant calories and insane fat grams to my diet as well.  I had one of those moments last night.  I can only recall 1 time that I ever drank that I didn't have pizza.  It's crazy.  My DH even gave me the option for Lean Pockets.  Apparently my I WANT PIZZA overtook his willpower to stop me from myself because - I had pizza!  I did not add extra cheese which is rare in itself.  Bottom line: I know better.  This is the main reason that I rarely drink.  I am unable (unwilling) to stop myself.  At least it was Sunday and I have the rest of the week to make up for this choice.  No excuses.  I made a choice to eat it.  I am very aware of this flaw in my nutritional focus.  I had a VERY small amount of fat grams today and limited calories to level the playing field a bit.  One day does not a lifestyle make.  It's about making more good choices than bad and continuing on the journey even when poor choices are made.  I am still fat...and fighting it!

Welcome to my world

I have been blogging about my weight loss roller coaster for a few years now.  Privately.  It’s like a journal really.  I decided; however, that since 2014 is a year of action in my life that I would put my journey out there for the world to see.  To create a place where people check in and get the inspiration they need to accomplish their own goals.  Now whether or not that has anything to do with weight loss is not for me to decide.  I like to encourage people to be the best they can be no matter what that looks like.  My journey tends to begin and end with weight loss at this point.  At least that is the focus of my drive right now.  Oh and being independently wealthy (doesn’t everyone?).   I guess my point with this is that although the blog is titled “Fat and Fighting It”… it could just as easily be “(Insert your challenge here) and Fighting It”.  I believe together we can eliminate our challenges by finding creative solutions.   Who’s with me?