The more I accomplish in this area the more the people around me (especially those who could use to lose a few pounds), try to diminish what I've done. Not that I'm all into patting myself on the back, but it's been tough. 8 miles on my bike every day and a walk of anywhere from one to four miles is a big commitment. Add in the limitation to 1500 calories and you have my life now.
The odd thing in all this is my wife. She hasn't said a WORD. Nothing at all. I just tell her I'm going on my bike ride every evening at 8:00 and she looks up from her book to say, "Ok." Then she proceeds to read her book again. I'm not against reading but anything can be overdone. If she put HALF the amount of effort into writing her book vs. reading, she'd have about 20 novels written by now -- no doubt.
Even my kids have said very little. I get that though. They don't understand how tough it is to lose weight at my age and energy level. They just burn it off without thinking. Both could lose about 5-10 pounds, but nothing major. I'd not consider either of them obese. Kids and their view of the world, go figure.
That's all for now. Wish me continued luck!
It is challenging when someone you love actually decides to do something and stay with it, and through it, without even needing your encouragement. Don't worry about her - what you have to do is assure her in small ways that you are not doing all this for some blond bombshell you are secretly dating online :)
ReplyDeleteLet her know you still love her the way she is.
Its not easy believe me - my husband is the one pushing me to lose weight, and even though I need it, I find myself longing for some rice and greasy chicken sometimes.
Keep it up!