I've been overweight for over as long as I can remember. It's just become who I am.
3 years ago, I decided it was time for a change, I gave up drinking soda and cut way back on my red meats. I lost 30 lbs that year. Slowly the red meat came back, but I stuck with the soda for about 18 months, and then Pepsi introduced their Throwback products last summer. I tried to limit myself, but that was hard. 4 1/2 months ago a friend proposed a 28 day, no soda challenge. I accepted, and haven't had one since. I've managed to keep 20 of the 30lbs off. That's not even close to enough weight to make me a healthier person.
Although I felt really good getting those 30lbs off, it definitely wasn't my goal. My goal is 225lbs, which would put me at a BMI of just below Class 1 obese, I'm currently in the Class 3 range. I need to drop 18 points.
I've been struggling with having the energy to do things around the house, my back it constantly screaming at me, my knees bother me and overall, I'm just not motivated or focused to do much. I'd rather just stay in bed for the most part. I've been on Blood Pressure medicine since I was 26 and Cholesterol medicine since 28. Enough is enough.
It's time for a change!
A few months ago at work, Julie was telling me about juicing. I honestly thought she was full of it.
Then 2 months ago, Erik decided to start juicing. At first, I told him he was crazy, but next thing I know, he's dropping weight like crazy and he was feeling great. I start thinking there really is something to this juice thing. So I started reading about it. Then I watched "Fat, Sick & nearly Dead". Between the movie and the success I was seeing Erik was having, I've decided I've got to try this.
I went shopping last night, and for the first time, walked in and out of a grocery store and only went to the produce section. That was a weird feeling.
I'm committing to 7 days, a 1 day break followed by another 7. I have a feeling the changes I feel will be enough to keep me going.
Watch the trailer for "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead".
