Warning - long, rambling post ahead.

I saw a guy a couple of days ago who I was quite friendly with about 10 years ago (and no, not that friendly)! Mates.

Anyways, I was taking my babies to the movies when we saw each other. Instead of him saying "it's nice to see you again", it was "geez mate, you've let yourself go. You've put on the beef - you're looking reeeaal healthy".

I was emabarrased. I was thinking "thanks for that". I don't know why I didn't point out that he was no Adonis, that he had gone bald and was not in the least bit attractive himself. (Actually, I do know why - I wouldn't deliberately hurt anyone's feelings like that. )

I don't think men think that way though - they just blurt out what ever they want. I actually have a real problem with the way some men see women. I HAAATTTEE the comment of an attractive woman over the age of 18 - "she looks good for her age".. HATE HATE HATE IT! Who says a woman can't be attractive at any age??!! Anyways, I digress. Back to that man at the movies.

I felt really upset by what he said. Sometimes I think comments like that are said with the intention to try to motivate you to get fit and lose weight. It doesn't work like that for me - it makes me withdraw into myself and stuff myself with what I use as a remedy - food.

So I did console myself with food for a couple of days, which of course did nothing for my healthy lifestyle. But then I did something I have never done before. I had a good hard look at myself - naked - it believe me, it was hard. But I decided, perhaps I am not as disgusting as what I had previously thought. Yes, definately quite a bit of work to do, but I am wearing size 12 clothes, so it's not as if I need to go on the Biggest Loser. I just need consistent exercise, food that is taken to nourish my body rather than comfort it and most importantly, support of people who are important to me, like my deliciously lovely and supportive husband.

So, to my man who's comments are unwanted - I hope the fleas from a thousand camels infest your armpits (and other hairy areas that I won't mention, because I am a lady)

and to me: eat well, exercise consistently, love the life you have because it is a great life and all will fall into place. Here's to a brand new week.

I did warn you it was a long and rambling post!

C U all

XX

Blogger virgin

So after many, many months of following the health and fitness blogs of others, I have decided to document my actions that will lead to a healthier lifestyle.

I am officially fat. This is evidenced by the fact that when I was in a dressing room with my 5 year old she asked at the top of her voice, "Mummy, why is your bottom so big?". Out of the mouths of babes.

Looking back, I actually don't think there was a time when I was thin. Slimmish, yes, in later years of high school. Left home to do nursing and put on heaps of weight, and since then, it has been a yo yo type situation.

I am flying to visit my mother next Wednesday, so I can't wait to hear what she has to say about my size! Really looking forward to that.

Anyways, I have purchased a nutrition program from Ideal Bodies Online and also have had a friend who is a PT write an exercise program for me.

So, my starting vital stats....

Height - 162cm

Weight - 74 kilohefts

Bust - 102cm

Waist - 86cm

Hips - 107cm

Abdo - 102cm

Fairly safe to say I have a bit of flab to lose, but I have patience and a plan, so I'm good to go!

Cheers

SJ