I have struggled with weight gain since puberty. I miss those days, though, back then I was just a lil’ “overweight.” Nothing that a little cardio couldn’t handle. Now, I have spent many decades of adulthood OBESE. How did an elementary student who wanted to be a dietician get here? This perpetual cycle of up and down weight, that now I am middle-aged, stays stuck on UP!
I have started and restarted this diary for many years. Hoping that if I made myself accountable I would be successful with my weightless journey. I even had a website back in January 2006 (junkfoodjunkie.net). Yeah, that long ago and I am still struggling with the weight and the mental anguish of having the weight, plus now as I age I can’t out beat the continued toll obesity is having on my body.
For many years I was able to slow down the inevitable medical conditions like high blood pressure, high glucose, and high cholesterol BECAUSE although I am a fluffy gal, I am discriminatory on what I eat. I stopped eating red meats and pork about 30 years ago, which I think slowed down my progression to where I am today. But even if you keep your numbers down, obesity gets you in other ways…wear and tear on joints, stress fractures, and diseased organs.
Why do I call myself a junk food junkie? Back in 2006 that was my issue. Not so much now…it’s other issues that exacerbate my obesity.
Obesity is such an ugly word. Clinical. But ugly.
Anyway, society’s collective mindset has evolved as we have become more educated on obesity. An epidemic in the U.S. I think back to elementary school and middle school when fat kids got bullied because they were the anomaly (not the norm).
In 2006 I called myself a junk food junkie to bring awareness that obesity is mostly the result of food addiction. Addiction is addiction, regardless of if we are talking about alcohol, drugs, sex, or FOOD! Oftentimes we look down on drug addicts or alcoholics, when we have our own problems and shouldn’t be judging others.
Anyway, I am trying again with my journal. As accountability, but also to share my perspective and knowledge over the years related to food related health, wellness, and issues (for free subscribers). Also, I would love to be in community with other people who would like to join me in my weight loss journey, like a support group (in the subscriber chat).
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Take care,
Ceci
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