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Hi - My name is <<insert name here>> and I'm a Carboholic...
...when was the first time you remember battling with your weight? For me - it's been a struggle since before I can remember, as I've always had people telling me I was overweight and needed to lose weight. Looking back at pictures of myself, I now realize these insensitive people were the root cause of my nutritional downfalls as I was completely NORMAL looking. I was taller then the other kids, and sure I had a few extra pounds on me, but for all intents and purposes I was completely healthy, and very active.
It is my belief that parents have complete control over their children until they leave the house - after all, they are the ones purchasing food, making meals, and giving spending money. I know I have control - and I will continue to exert it until my children leave my home, and then all I can do from then on is hope they continue on the path of healthy eating and healthy living.
However, I don't think that my children will follow my words if I continue the path I am on right now. I fear they will follow my actions instead, and I need to change not only for my own health - but theirs as well.
Just recently, my mother (weighing in at 280 lbs) resorted to Gastric Bypass surgery. She feels it's the best thing she's ever done to lose all the weight she needs to lose. I am now being bombarded constantly to have it done as well. I have nothing against people wanting to get the surgery done for themselves, but I don't see how it's teaching her healthy eating habits. All I see is smaller portions of unhealthy foods being shovelled into her mouth. Yes - she's lost over 100 lbs now, but how long will it last for? Of course the chronic gagging and dumping and constipation sure aren't award winners in my book.
So - here I am - ready to embark on a new journey to healthier living. I feel that the Atkins diet is my way to benefit from losing weight and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
It is my belief that parents have complete control over their children until they leave the house - after all, they are the ones purchasing food, making meals, and giving spending money. I know I have control - and I will continue to exert it until my children leave my home, and then all I can do from then on is hope they continue on the path of healthy eating and healthy living.
However, I don't think that my children will follow my words if I continue the path I am on right now. I fear they will follow my actions instead, and I need to change not only for my own health - but theirs as well.
Just recently, my mother (weighing in at 280 lbs) resorted to Gastric Bypass surgery. She feels it's the best thing she's ever done to lose all the weight she needs to lose. I am now being bombarded constantly to have it done as well. I have nothing against people wanting to get the surgery done for themselves, but I don't see how it's teaching her healthy eating habits. All I see is smaller portions of unhealthy foods being shovelled into her mouth. Yes - she's lost over 100 lbs now, but how long will it last for? Of course the chronic gagging and dumping and constipation sure aren't award winners in my book.
So - here I am - ready to embark on a new journey to healthier living. I feel that the Atkins diet is my way to benefit from losing weight and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
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