The Hot Sister

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Most of my life my sisters were generally the thinner ones and in my mind thin equated better looking. Yes I got to endure always being the fat sister. Over our adulthood my sisters have both gained a considerable amount of weight and have not embraced the healthy lifestyle as I have.

So fast forward to this weekend one of the family friends said to me "So how does it feel to be the hot sister?" It feels pretty good actually and not just for the hotness factor but for the "I feel good inside and can keep up with my kids, etc."

No matter how much my family try to convince me that I can't keep this up I feel that feeling good has become a priority for me. I feel that inspiring the people that think they can't achieve this is a priority. I love the person I have become and that I am not afraid to let them see me sweat. My sweat got me here and it will keep me here. Yes it is hard work and requires dedication and perseverance but the end result is worth the battle you have with yourself daily.

I want to live a long productive life and I feel that staying active and eating relatively healthy will get me to that goal. I will succeed while others may secretly hope I fail. Misery may love company but I won't be accompanying those who don't see how important my health is to me. I don't want to go back there where I am inactive, depressed, and hateful to myself. I like this new hot and sometimes sweaty me who is active, relatively happy most of the time, and loves the person she has become.

  

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ANIAIMER 7/27/2011 6:16PM

I haven't been doing this long enough for people to doubt my ability to keep it up, lol. Congrats on your accomplishments. Have fun proving them wrong. Report Inappropriate Comment

WYO_CASEY 7/27/2011 1:57PM

I also have an itty-bitty sister and have always been the "fat sister". :( But I always take solice in the fact that she has the body of a 12 year old boy (flat chest, narrow hips + short legs & arms to boot) and I have the hourglass figure with boobs + long legs & arms. Keep on rollin' (hot) sister! Report Inappropriate Comment

CASSIOEPIA 7/27/2011 1:40PM

Hot and sweaty is where it's at baby! I sometimes feel the pressure of family who don't think I can keep it up. But I also feel proud of those who have seen my success and are trying to also live healthier. It seems to be both ways! Report Inappropriate Comment

TOASTIE 7/27/2011 11:46AM

With your attitude, and with the positive blogs that remind you of the benefits of hanging in there, you are set for life! Yes, you can do it! Yes, you are worth it! You're doing it! Report Inappropriate Comment

1FEISTYMAMA 7/27/2011 11:38AM

Good for you!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting Closer to Where I Want to Be

Friday, July 08, 2011

Just realized something that borders on amazing for me at least, for over 7 months (almost 8 months) I have kept my weight in the 150's or below. Even back in 2007 I was only in this zone for 5 short months. Since my ultimate goal is to maintain my weight at a normal healthy level I feel like I am doing exceptionally well.

I know I want to go for more but I want to pause for just the second and realize how far I have come to get where I am. Exercise has literally become a part of my life where I will work it in on most if not every day no matter what. If I can't get it in at night I will go early in the morning. I have learned to tweak things when I am pressed for time so I get the most out of every cardio and strength training work out. Honestly if someone told me how hard I would work for this or what I would be brave enough to do I would have doubted them. I feel like I have earned a degree of respect because people see me working out all the time and really being serious about what I do.

I still have relatives who doubt me and say eventually I will make excuses not to work as hard at my fitness and wellness. I realize that part of their doubt is based on the general attitude of most of my family. I come from a very sedentary family where exercise is just out of the question and second and third helpings of food are the norm. In addition back when I was a child and for a good part of my adulthood I was overweight/obese. I and my family have been part of the obesity epidemic before it was ever called an epidemic. I feel like I would rather be part of the solution than part of the problem. I feel like I have reached a place where I can honestly say I have zero tolerance for not taking good care of myself. I come first period. I feel like if I take care of me first then I can take care of everyone and everything in my life better.

Oh I am not saying I am perfect by any means in the area of eating I have my splurges etc. this is definitely an area I need to work on. I need to work on the eating and the stretching which seems like a foreign concept to me. I only stretch when I hurt myself. Anyway I just wanted to pause for just a moment and give myself a little pat on the back for getting this far. :-)

  

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TOASTIE 7/9/2011 11:19AM

I most love these lines from your blog, and will try to remember them for myself: I come first period. I feel like if I take care of me first then I can take care of everyone and everything in my life better. Report Inappropriate Comment

TOASTIE 7/9/2011 11:17AM

You are doing great, and I know you can stick with it! You are a new SueZ Report Inappropriate Comment

CASSIOEPIA 7/8/2011 8:03PM

Even being able to pat yourself on the back is likely an improvement in attitude. You're doing a great job - thanks for noticing! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUBSHINE 7/8/2011 10:13AM

Keep it up - congratulations on your determination and success. Report Inappropriate Comment

Thinking of Taking it to the Next Level

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

I am thinking about losing even more weight and it has got me nervous but I really want to give it a shot. I have somewhat maintained for about 6 months and I think I am ready to try.

  

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SUEZNEWME 6/29/2011 2:08PM

yes I want to aim high and go for more as crazy as it may seem to others. I just feel like I am ready. Report Inappropriate Comment

TOASTIE 6/29/2011 9:30AM

For me, it's all about getting healthy -- I'd like to get my BMI to about the middle of my recommended range, and do it by eating healthy foods, exercise, and yet, not feeling deprived. Best wishes! Mostly maintaining for 6 months is a great accomplishment! Report Inappropriate Comment

CASSIOEPIA 6/28/2011 12:13AM

Aim high! Report Inappropriate Comment

Rough year relationship wise

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Have gone through a lot with men this year. It has been a relationship roller coaster from HE double hockey sticks kind of year and I want to get off this ride. I am doing okay. Actually made it down to 146 at one point this year (sorry no pics was probably too stressed to take any) Would like to try to get back down to 146 but first let's work on getting to normal BMI weight of 152 and then we'll try for more.

Finally updated my page a bit to freshen things up a bit. Not sure how often I will get here but will try to swing by more. Randomly posted comments on a few pages to members who are still active here. Don't think I have forgotten about sparkpeople just have been terribly busy.

  

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CASSIOEPIA 6/22/2011 6:17PM

That's always my advise to brides-to-be (if asked for, like at a shower). Men will always take us on a roller coaster ride, even decent caring men can have a bad day. But the hockey stick ones are better left in the dust. You are worth one of the good ones! Glad to see you back. You were one of my firstfriends. And I wonder how you are doing when I haven't heard for awhile. Take care. Judi Report Inappropriate Comment

TOASTIE 6/22/2011 5:25PM

Hi Sueznewme -- food is such a funny thing, isn't it. We can gain when we are happy, or lose when we are happy. We can gain when we are sad, or lose when we are sad. The hard part is to listen to our body instead of our emotions when we eat -- but if we keep trying, we'll get better at it! Glad you recognize the roller coaster you were on wasn't a good one -- and now you are on your way to the kind of rosy future that you deserve! We ARE worthy of good, caring men. Thanks for visiting my sparkpage! Sheri Report Inappropriate Comment

Reached Normal BMI and beyond :-)

Thursday, January 20, 2011

So much going on in my life that could stress out or derail all I have been doing but instead I am forging ahead continuing on the path I set myself on. I am proud that I didn't use the bumps in my life's road as an excuse to give up on my health goals.

  

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CASSIOEPIA 1/20/2011 11:08PM

Great job, especially under stress. Report Inappropriate Comment

NORASPAT 1/20/2011 10:59AM

Well done keep it up. Everthing in moderation. Good work Pat in Maine. Report Inappropriate Comment