Step 22

Ruthie’s Step 22….That is not nice!
As you get into this journey sometimes people around us change a little. You may see some of this. Maybe a friend of a different gender doesn’t give you that friendly hug anymore or some one will say “You’ve lost enough weight.” You may hear “I like you just the way you are” or “Don’t you think you lost enough weight?”
This is just a little hard to understand. I am sure thoughts will run through your mind of different reasons why they have changed. Maybe it is because they have failed in something they tried and you are succeeding. It kind of gets their goat a little.
I remember when a friend of mine started loosing weight. She was extremely obese. I seen her shopping and she looked so good in her blue jeans. I got so jealous she had lost weight and I hadn’t! That was a real sorry attitude on my part!
I guess this is a serious matter to some people it touches. Some will react one way and some will be so supportive! I have a church family that is always complimenting me on my weight loss. This makes you feel so good! My family is very uplifting in my journey. I have Weight Watchers also! Expect obstacles!
You will have to keep an insight on the reason why you are loosing weight. For you, your overall quality of life; to build up your self-esteem; to minimize health risks that is associated with obesity, your physical ability. Think of all the positive changes you can experience by losing weight. Just keep on folks!
The Centers for Disease Control also include the following in their list of possible health consequences of obesity:
Hypertension/high blood pressure, non-insulin-dependent or Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallstones and gall bladder disease.
High blood cholesterol, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance ,congestive heart failure ,cholescystitis, cholelithiasis ,gout ,osteoarthritis,some types of cancer (such as endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon).
Complications of pregnancy, poor female reproductive health (such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, irregular ovulation).Bladder control problems (such as stress incontinence).
Psychological disorders (such as depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self- esteem).
My personal situation was when I had surgery. The Dr. told me because I was overweight I would have trouble healing. He was so right! My wound would not stay together because fat cannot hold together like muscle and skin. I had an open wound for 3 months and it was so deep because I was so large. I also got a staff infection. I was a very sick lady for 2 months with that.
Losing weight can improve your health in many ways. Just losing 10% of your current weight can make a difference in the way you feel on a daily basis. Here are some other ways losing weight will benefit your health: From an article.
Increased energy level
• Lower your cholesterol levels
• Reduce your blood pressure
• Reduced aches and pains
• Improved mobility
• Improve your breathing
• Help you sleep better and wake more rested
• Prevention of angina, chest pain caused by decreased oxygen to the heart
• Decreases your risk of sudden death from heart disease or stroke
• Prevention of Type 2 diabetes
• Improved blood sugar levels
I have experience most of these especially the sleeping part. I don’t snore anymore. I hope this informative and a good read for you. I just care about you and even though negative things will happen, the positive outweigh the bad!
Keep on keeping on……making better choices for a healthier you!