The time has come for me to begin on this journey of a lifestyle change. I have been an unhealthy person/eater my whole life. I often looked at food as my friend during tough times but truly the wrong foods. I am again looking at food as being my friend to help me on this mission to a new healthier me. I am on a mission to lose 140lbs by July 2010. I began this by joining weight watchers, which I thought would put me in a living hell. I had all the reasons why I should not join or do anything about getting healthy.
I grew up in Southern New England home of some pretty rich tradition when it comes to cuisine. Unfortunately my selections were always very tasty but not so much healthy. I can remember fried clams, fish and chips, doughnuts and pastries from the many wonderful donut and pastry shops throughout the area. There was Friendly's Ice Cream and Newport Creamery and even the locally famous Country Whip (coffee/strawberry soft serve twist is still amongst my favorites!!) I began to use food to console me at an early age. I realize now how self destructive this behavior was.
I have always been a "big" guy, but the realization of how unhealthy I have become has prompted these changes in me. I joined Weight Watchers last week and have begun on this journey of eating healthier and getting more activity. I will be posting updates from along the way including pictures.
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