I bet a lot of you think I have stopped blogging. Well, no. I have actually been blogging more than ever, practically every day. Just not here.
I started another blog, an anonymous blog, in January, when I first learned that I was pre-diabetic. I knew that I had to lose weight and begin some sort of regular exercise. But this area has been so fraught for me for SO MANY years, that I was embarrassed. And ashamed. I was pretty sure that I would fail in my efforts. I knew that I needed support, and to be honest, to have any chance of success, but I really didn’t want to talk about it with most people that I know “IRL” (in real life). So I began reaching out to other bloggers (around the world, really) who were facing the same struggles I was.
Lo and behold. It worked. I think for the first time I tried to lose weight, not in my own private little agony, but in community with other people. Hiding behind the persona of “Foodie McBody,” I felt like I could be honest and just say whatever, and I was safe.
I can’t actually believe it, but I managed to lose almost 30 lbs (just a few ounces away!) and to train and run two 5k races in May. And I owe an ENORMOUS part of it to the online community I’ve found, blogging and on Twitter. (if you want to follow me on Twitter, my name is “foodiemcbody” and I’ll introduce you to all my health eating/fitness buddies, they’re awesome) Freakily enough, I have managed to lose this weight while still eating ample amounts of cheese (my favorite food), half and half in my daily coffee, occasional chocolate, wine, and cheesecake. It hasn’t hurt at all. I swear. Which is the most shocking part of all.
One thing about living healthy is that right now, it’s taking a heck of a lot of time. I’m reading books, reading blogs, Tweeting, exercising, tweeting about exercising, seeking out healthy things to eat, cooking healthy things to eat, and eating. So other than that blog, I haven’t been writing much. Which makes me sad. But I do hope that as I am able to integrate more of these things into every day life, I won’t be spending so much time on them.
I miss my friends. I hope you will come and visit me at FoodFoodBodyBody, and that there you can catch up on everything I’ve been up to since January.
June 7, 2009 at 5:54 am
Susan, Congrats on such progress! I’ve been going through some health issues and eating changes too lately and… it’s hard to talk about and hard to face. I admire your strength.
June 7, 2009 at 6:39 am
Glad to hear you’ve had such fabulous success and are feeling so good. I stayed off your weight loss blog because you clearly stated you didn’t want visitors from those in “normal” weight ranges who were also trying to lose weight and I respected that. However, it was interesting today to read some of your posts and watch how your journey over the last few months has evolved.
I have successfully lost weight over the years with WW, but am now finding the best maintenance method to be low-carb eating combined with exercise. I am much happier eating some fat, as my blood sugar over-reacts to carbs. I’ve also taken up running in the last year and have been amazed by the liberation it has given me. Having been an asthmatic child who was not sporty, it is amazing to run!
June 7, 2009 at 6:55 am
Congratulations!!! And I’m so glad you are inviting us all over to your other space. I was just thinking about you the other day.
June 14, 2009 at 11:38 am
You are amazing, really. I think I’ve said before that you’re an inspiration, too. Thanks for keeping everyone posted on your outstanding progress!!