Exercise and proper diet is something that isn't always obvious to people. I never had to work to keep thin for years. When I hit 30, I started to put on weight. I was up to 239 at the beginning of this year (5'10") which was considered obese. My wife was around 20 lbs overweight 2 years ago when she went on Weight Watchers and started jogging. She lost that weight and has held it off for 18 months now. Even seeing her look fit didn't motivate me. About 2 months ago, I finally got fed up with looking the way I did. I stopped drinking regular cokes. I haven't been to a fast food restaurant in almost 2 months either. I started a mild cardio workout which led to a heavier cardio workout. Since mid-June, I am down 32 lbs. My wife and I now discuss working out, proper diet, we exercise together when convenient. A large part of the reason I have been successful so far has been her inspiration. Lead and she may follow. Weight is a touchy subject with most people, so sometimes the best thing that is said is the thing that is left unsaid and shown through example.
|