Throwing in the towel

[HellOnWheels]

So, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I've had this habit for the past fifteen years or so -- every now and again, when I got out of the shower, I'd stand before the mirror, hold up my towel so it covered everything from the top of my shoulders down... and I'd try to envision a proportionate, healthy body beneath it. (I've been morbidly obese since junior high, so takes a lot of imagination.)

This past Tuesday morning, I decided to throw in the towel -- which is to say, I've decided to quit daydreaming, take a long hard look at my actual body and do something about it.

Since Tuesday, I've been drinking all the water I'm supposed to, eating more yummy greens than I've had in months (why don't I ever think to buy them?), and indulging in foods I've always been told would make me fat... and so far, I've lost seven pounds!
(I know it won't go this fast forever, and that a lot of the early loss is just water, but it's still a huge morale booster.)

I've read the book, done my homework, and I know that taking on the Atkins lifestyle will improve my cholesterol and blood pressure, and greatly decrease my risk of Type II diabetes and a myriad of other obesity-related diseases... but to be honest, my focus these days is not on how I'll look in my medical records, but how I'll look the day I don't have to hold up a towel anymore to see a healthy me.

[Atkid]

Welcome to the board! You have the right attitude to get in there and do this! Congrats on the 7 lbs. you have already lost! You son is a cutie!

[*Emma*]

Welcome to ADBB!

[SunnySmile501]

Your personal trainer is adorable! He makes me smile! That is the biggest reason to get thin and healthy. You'll need the extra energy to keep up with him! Congrats on reading the book so you know how this really works! So many try to do it like they 'heard' it was done and waste a lot of time.

Sunny!

[inhisgrip]

Welcome to the ADBB! Congrats on the pounds lost so far. That's great! Sounds like you have a great attitude and are really ready to do this. I look forward to seeing you around the board.

[shell bell]

Welcome aboard!! Good luck! Your son is a cutie pie! Give it all ya got and you will succeed!


Shell

[UrbanShaman]

Wonderful attitude. Welcome, welcome.

[Ketone]

Welcome

[sallyseachange]

Welcome! Congrats on your success so far.
Have to say I adore your PT... so cute!
Good for you for your positive mindset. You did well to throw in that towel! I just know that very soon we'll be reading a post where you say your really happy with what you see in the mirror, sans towel!

[Randiman1]

Welcome to the Board!!!! Your little boy is soooo cute!