At some point towards the end of the school year I decided to stop acting helpless about my obesity. I am not aware of any physical issues that should cause me to be so heavy (in June 2014 I was about 288 pounds), but I am aware of a number of bad habits that could be contributing to the condition.
So I resolved to work on changing some habits.
Somebody at some point used the phrase, "cultivate a feeling of hunger." This means to get comfortable being less than full. I used this as a focal idea as I tried to change. I also took advantage of the summer break from school in order to make sure I exercised much more regularly.
I don't think drastic change works over a long term, so I am not a fan of purges and diets and regimens. Rather, I chose to try to make small changes in my behavior which I thought I would be more likely to sustain over the long term. One of my worst eating habits is that I graze. I eat out of boredom, rather than hunger. I've made a significant effort to stop this. Before I eat, I ask myself if I'm hungry. If I'm not, I try to drink a glass of water, rather than eat.
I titled this entry #1 because I intend to continue to report my progress in my effort towards a rational weight.
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