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40 Things I Won’t Miss About Being 170 Pounds Over Weight

June 27, 2012 by HeatherRobertson

Heather during first pregnancy in 2006.by Heather Robertson

Because I feel it’s important to remember what it was like to be heavy so I never go back, I’ve decided to post this list of some of my top “dislikes” from when I was morbidly obese.

A few of these are meant to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, however, they’re all true.

I won’t miss…

1. Using beach towels after a shower (instead of the too small “regular” bath towels).
2. Not being able to cross my legs.
3. Feeling sweat in my fat rolls.
4. Being the largest person in the room regardless of gender.
5. Hating the way I look in clothes.
6. Hating the way I look without clothes.
7. Weighing more than, or equal to, my husband.
8. Having my fat keep jiggling after I’ve stopped moving.
9. Hearing “But you have such a pretty face.”
10. Shopping only in the plus-size department of a store.
11. Shopping only in plus-size stores.
12. Not going to the pool or beach because I’m afraid to wear a bathing suit.
13. People not looking at me, but looking through me.
14. Not feeling sexy in anything I wear.
15. Not feeling like I have “girly” curves.
16. Being pregnant and no one knowing until the 3rd trimester.
17. Needing a seat belt extender.
18. Not fitting in most chairs with arms.
19. Not fitting in amusement park ride seats.
20. Looking at booths in restaurants and wondering if I’ll fit.
21. Always having to worry if I’ll fit, or if I’ll break the thing I’m trying to sit in.
22. Buying clothes out of necessity, not because I like to shop for me.
23. Thinking I wear a certain clothing size, only to realize I’ve gone up a size since my last shopping trip.
24. Not being motivated to do anything because of my size.
25. Not being able to bend down and tie my shoes.
26. Not being able to paint my toes because it is hard to reach them.
27. Having difficulty getting in and out of soft chairs or couches.
28. My thighs rubbing together.
29. Having a muffin top on top of my muffin top.
30. Having to move myself out of the way to shut a compact car door.
31. My back hurting all the time.
32. My feet hurting all the time.
33. Feeling tired all the time.
34. Getting out of breath when doing daily activities.
35. Having to lift my panniculus for the OBGYN to check my uterus during a sonogram.
36. Only engaging in sedentary activities because I can’t do anything else.
37. Grocery shopping and feeling like others are looking in my cart and judging me.
38. Being afraid to cut my hair short because it will make my face look heavier than it already does.
39. Feeling hot all the time, even when the temperature is cool.
40. Looking older then I am because of my weight.

Heather today!

 

Filed Under: Blog, Weight Loss Inspiration, Weight Loss Tips Tagged With: healthy living, losing weight, self-development, self-improvement, weight loss, weight loss maintenance, weight loss success

020 – Half Size Me: Cooking Light Done Right – A Weight Loss Success Story with Mother Rimmy

June 25, 2012 by HeatherRobertson

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Ep. 020 - Half Size Me: Mother Rimmy's Weight Loss Success StoryIn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews healthy food and cooking blogger, Kristi, also known as Mother Rimmy!

Kristi is committed to providing you healthy, nutritious meals and she supports everyone in their efforts to reach their health and fitness goals.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn how Kristi

— lost 40 pounds with Weight Watchers and kept if off for over 15 years

— uses “kitchen tested” tricks to help create lighter, healthier meals

— learned the healthy cooking basics all moms should know about

— and much more!

You can find out more about Kristi at her site, MotherRimmy.com!

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

  • Best chicken tenders recipe (adapted from Rocco DiSpirito)
  • Salmon and slaw recipe
  • The Center for Change
  • HelpGuide.org
  • WomensHealth.gov

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

 Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her or her guests may, or may not, work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professional when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

 

 

Filed Under: Podcast, Weight Loss Success Stories Tagged With: healthy eating, healthy living, losing weight, weight loss, weight loss maintenance, weight loss success, weight loss success stories, weight maintenance, weight watchers

019 – Half Size Me: If You Could Change One Thing… A Weight Loss Success Story with Jennifer

June 18, 2012 by HeatherRobertson

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In this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Jennifer, author of the book Shredding My Losses*!

Jennifer started a blog, journaling about the emotional ups and downs of her weight loss. Her work had such a profound effect, that she was offered an opportunity to turn it into a book.

In this episode, you’ll learn all about how Jennifer got the chance to write her book and how she

— lost 100 pounds by changing one thing at a time

— got motivated to lose weight when her daughter started school and got more active

— surrounded herself only with supportive, positive people

— and much more!

You can find out more about Jennifer at her site, ChangeOneThing.info!

*Link is an Amazon affiliate link (If you buy any products using the link, we get a small commission, but it costs you nothing extra.)

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

 Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her or her guests may, or may not, work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professional when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

 

 

Filed Under: Podcast, Weight Loss Success Stories Tagged With: fitness, healthy eating, healthy living, losing weight, weight loss, weight loss maintenance, weight loss success, weight maintenance, weight watchers

018 – Half Size Me: How to Maintain Your Weight After Losing It with Sandrelle

June 11, 2012 by HeatherRobertson

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Half Size Me - Ep. 18 - How to keep the weight off with SandrelleIn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Sandrelle, who lost 100 pounds through diet and exercise!

Get inspired as Sandrelle tells you how she overcame surgery, early onset menopause and years of yo-yo dieting to achieve her dream of being healthy and fit.

In this episode, you’ll learn how

— Sandrelle maintained her weight for four years

— she followed the Zone diet (The diet centers on a “40:30:30” ratio of calories based on carbohydrates, proteins, and fats)

— you can get back on track after falling off the weight loss wagon

— and much more!

You can find out more about Sandrelle at her site, MaintainMyWeight.blogspot.com!

Other links/resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Fitday (a free diet and weight loss journal)
  • My Fitness Pal (a diet and fitness community)
  • “13 Things To Avoid When Changing Habits” (post from ZenHabits.com)

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

 ***Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her or her guests may, or may not, work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

 

 

Filed Under: Podcast, Weight Loss Success Stories Tagged With: exercise, fitness, healthy living, losing weight, Maintain My Weight, maintaining your weight, Sandrelle A., weight loss, weight loss maintenance, weight loss success

017 – The Half Size Me Podcast: How to Make You and Your Weight Loss Goals a Priority with Dr. Melissa McCreery

June 4, 2012 by HeatherRobertson

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The Half Size Me Podcast - Ep. 017 - Melissa McCreery of TooMuchOnHerPlate.comIn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Dr. Melissa McCreery, a psychologist and life coach who runs the site TooMuchOnHerPlate.com!

Melissa helps women who are struggling with overeating and weight loss, and she helps them gain control over their cravings and their lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to

— deal with the “shoulds” in your life

— make time for YOU even if just for 10 minutes a day

— say no to things that get in the way of your weight loss goals

— and much more!

You can find out more about Melissa at her site, TooMuchOnHerPlate.com!

Other links/resources mentioned in this episode:

  • “How to Move Past Overwhelm – Refreshing and Rejuvenating Ways to Get Your Butt in Gear!” – Free Webinar from Dr. Melissa McCreery
  • Eat. Sleep. Move. – Heather’s interview with host Wendy

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

 ***Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her or her guests may, or may not, work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

 

 

Filed Under: Blog, Podcast Tagged With: diet, healthy eating, healthy living, losing weight, podcast, self-development, self-improvement, weight loss, weight loss success, weight loss tips

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