The hubs and I watched a very interesting show called Fat Chef. I was already kinda insulted by the shows name, but decided to watch it anyway. I like to stay away from the term "fat". It is so negative. I think that people are beautiful in every shape and size. Does that mean I don't want to lose weight? No. I would love to lose 30 lbs, but I don't think that I am ugly at the weight I'm at currently....just more shapely. Anyways, this show intrigued me because their lifestyle didn't change. There are other shows like this that the trainer is with the victim...umm...I mean person all the time, watching what they eat and exercising with them. Not this show. Fat Chef is about real people with real jobs. And to top that, they aren't just people with temptations, they are chefs! (Hence the name, Fat Chef) They are around food and have to taste food all day long!
One of the chefs on the show was a big inspiration and really a slap in the face for me. He was 311 lbs at the beginning of the show. He talked about how people call him "Big Mike" instead of just Mike and how much he hated it. He talked about how he wanted to be a good example for his daughter. He talked about how he wanted to change to a healthier lifestyle to feel better and look better. He continued to work his job where the chef there made him taste everything before it went out to the customers, he worked out 6 days a week and he made healthier choices in food. At the end of each week, he stepped on the scale and continuously saw results. At the very end of the 16 week challenge, he stepped on the scale in front of all of his friends (which just the thought of being on the scale in front of my friends is terrifying to me). To my and everyone else's surprise he had lost 100 lb. He had made it all the way down to 211 lbs. I couldn't believe it! He had confidence and a big smile. He was happier, healthier and looked great! What an inspiration.
So I decided....no more excuses. I work a full time job just like he did, but I'm not around tempting food all day. I have a gym membership and can go 6 days a week no problem. I have full control over what I eat and can make wise choices. I have been lazy and been making excuses and I'm not going to do it anymore. My 16 week challenge starts now. If I lost 100 lbs, I would probably die so my goal is just 30 lbs. And not really even the number...if I get down to a size 7, I would be happy....I don't think my genetically enlarged booty would let me get any smaller :) and I have no need or desire to be smaller than that. This woman's gotta have SOME curves!!
My coworker bought the office Starbucks this morning. I can't let beautiful coffee go to waste, so I saw it as my last hoorah of sinful food. Good bye Starbucks. I will check back in frequently with updates...hopefully my updates will be with good news of progress. Wish me luck!
Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.
