记一个真实的减肥故事

记一个真实的减肥故事 　　Name Mary 　　Age 30 　　Height 5’9" 　　Was 222 lbs 　　Lost 54 lbs 　　Weight 168 lbs 　　As of 1/30/2009 　　Results Not Typical 　　"The biggest thing I learned is never to give up． No one is a failure who continues to try． It takes patience， perseverance and the knowledge that you can succeed if you try．" 　　A dire warning from her doctor and a sobering family history got Mary’s attention． Weight Watchers Online helped her change her life． Today， this self－proclaimed "compulsive snacker" shares how she survives Girl Scout cookie season． 　　I could start my story from when I was little and talk about my family’s influence on me with regard to eating and smoking， but I fear it isn’t really unique． I come from a large Italian family where pasta and cannoli are staples in our diet． I am the youngest of 23 first cousins on my father’s side， the majority of them smokers with weight problems． 　　The obesity and smoking have led to an epidemic of disease throughout my family． There is a long history of lung cancer， emphysema， diabetes and coronary heart disease． Someone might think that with a history like that I would keep my weight and smoking habits in check． Instead， I found myself overweight and smoking two to three packs of cigarettes a day by the time I was 20． 　　My wake－up call came the day my doctor looked me straight in the eye and told me that if I didn’t make some serious changes I would be another statistic． I was found to have a congenital heart condition， and I felt myself hitting rock bottom as I couldn’t even complete 10 minutes of the cardio stress test I took that day． 　　I went home and started my search online for the best weight－loss option available． I subscribed to Weight Watchers Online and started following the POINTS? Weight－Loss System． I liked the idea of following the plan online， because I didn’t have a lot of time to attend meetings． I travel quite a bit for work and knew I would have the internal motivation to follow the plan online． I also admit that I’m not really a "people person．" The online plan allowed me to experience all the benefits of Weight Watchers without the social interaction of a meeting． 　　As I got underway with the plan I learned a lot about my eating habits． I realized that one of my greatest obstacles was my snacking． I lovingly refer to myself as a "compulsive snacker" with a bottomless stomach． I had to learn strategies around snacking， such as only buying single－serve portions or simply not bringing certain foods in the house． 　　As far as the Italian foods and Girl Scout cookies go， I do my best to limit my exposure to them． Every once in a while I indulge． The secret is to record everything I eat — regardless of what it is — right down to the last cookie， and start anew the next day or next moment． This is a lifelong change， and I can’t expect myself to be perfect． I would go nuts！ 　　My proudest moment came when I felt that I had reached a point of understanding weight loss and weight maintenance， I decided to quit smoking． I knew from past experiences that I couldn’t tackle both at once． I was right． I have now been smoke－free for over two years． A feat that I could not have achieved without the confidence and skills I learned through the weight－loss process． 　　Today， I am working out five days a week． I enjoy a combination of walking， jogging， strength training and my favorite， boxing． All of this from the woman who couldn’t survive 10 minutes on a treadmill． It has been a fight， but worth every struggle． The biggest thing I learned is never to give up． No one is a failure who continues to try． It takes patience， perseverance and the knowledge that you can succeed if you try． 　　Mary’s Tips 　　When traveling， call ahead to ask about exercise facilities on site． If there is not an exercise room or equipment available， ask at the front desk for a walking route of the surrounding area． 　　When your flight is delayed， take time to walk the terminal． Remember you are about to sit for several hours； take the time now to get additional walking in． 　　Don’t deprive yourself． If you completely cut out foods and drinks that you love， you’ll only set yourself up to go on a binge of those items later． Set aside a couple of POINTS? values to indulge on your favorite treats so you won’t feel like you’re completely missing out on them． 　　If you are craving something sweet， chew sugar－free gum． It will give you the sweetness you’ve been looking for without any added POINTS values． 　　Try yoga． It’s a great low－impact workout that almost anyone can do． Not only will it increase your strength and balance， but it will also help you stay focused and will remind you to keep breathing． 　　Stay hydrated and always eat breakfast！　　 姓名 玛丽 　　年龄 30身高 5尺9寸（约1米75） 　　以前体重 222磅（约100公斤） 　　减掉体重 54磅（约25公斤） 　　现在体重 168磅（约76公斤） 　　测量时间 2009年1月30号 　　“我学到的最大的道理是永远都不要放弃。只要坚持努力，没有人会是失败者。这需要耐心，恒心和知识，如果你努力，你会成功的。” 　　医生的严重警告和发人深省的家族史引起了玛丽的警惕。减肥族在线帮助玛丽改变了她的人生。今天，这个自称“无意识进食者”分享她是如何胜利度过女童子军曲奇季节的。 　　我要从我的小时候开始讲述我的经历，然后谈谈我的家庭在饮食和抽烟方面对我的影响，但是我担心这种影响不是特殊的。 我来自一个意大利大家庭，面食和奶油甜卷是我们膳食中的主食。我是23个第一代堂兄妹中最小的，他们中的大部分都吸烟和有体重问。 　　肥胖和吸烟导致流行病席卷了我们家。我们有很长的肺癌、气肿、糖尿病和冠心病的疾病史。有人可能会想既然有那样一个历史，我就会好好地维持体重，控制不抽烟。但是，当我20岁的时候，我还是发现自己超重了，并且每天都抽两三包烟。 　　那天我的医生直视着我的眼睛，告诉我说如果我不做一些重大改变的话，我会成为另一个数据，我猛然觉醒。那天当我甚至不能完成十分钟的心脏压力测试的时候，我感觉自己坠入谷底——我被检查出有先天性心脏病。 　　我一回到家就开始在网上搜索最有效最好的减肥。我订阅了减肥族在线，也开始密切注意减肥系统上的要点。我喜欢按照线上的计划做，因为我没有很多时间去参加集会。我经常因为工作原因到处走，也明白我有内在动机去执行线上的计划。同时，我也承认我不是一个“人缘很好的人”。这个网上计划允许我不需要参加集会这些社交活动，我也能分享到减肥族的所有好经验。 　　当我按照这个计划进行时，我认识到自己很多的饮食习惯。我意识到自己其中一个最大的障碍是我爱吃零食。我亲切地称自己为有着无底洞的胃的“无意识进食者”。我必须对于零食问题想出一些策略，比如只买一点点或者在家里就不放任何吃的。 　　至于意大利食物和娘子军曲奇，我都尽全力抑制自己接触他们。但是每隔一段时间，我就会犒劳自己。秘诀就是我把我吃的所有东西都记录下来——不管是什么——尤其是最后一块曲奇，然后第二天或者下一秒再重新开始。这是一个终身的变化，我也不能期望自己是完美的。我会发疯的！ 　　当我觉得我已到了理解减肥和保持体重的某种程度时，我最自豪的一刻到来了。我也决定要戒烟。鉴于以前的经验，我知道我不能一下子解决两个问题。（后来的事实证明）我是对的。现在我已经两年多没吸烟了。如果没有自信和我在减肥过程中学到的东西，我是不会成功的。 　　如今，我每周工作五天。我很喜欢散步、慢跑、力量训练和拳击的综合训练，尤其，拳击是我的最爱。这种形式都是来自一个曾经不能在跑步机上待十分钟的女人。这是个打击，但是值得所有的努力。我学到的最大的道理是永远都不要放弃。只要坚持努力，没有人会是失败者。这需要耐心，恒心和知识，如果你努力，你会成功的。 　　玛丽的小贴士 　　旅游时，打电话询问在景区的锻炼设备。如果那里没有健身房或者可用的健身设备，就问前台在周围地区散步的路线。 　　如果你的飞机延误了，花点时间在机场走走。记着你是准备要坐几个小时的；花点时间现在走走吧。 　　别对自己太刻薄了。如果你完全不吃自己喜欢的食品和饮料，你只会迟点使自己陷于大吃大喝中去。把上面那几个注意准则放在一边，让自己享受一下自己最喜欢的食物，然后你就不会感到自己完全忘了他们的滋味。 　　假如你正渴望着甜食，嚼口香糖吧！它会带给你一直渴望的甜味，而不会在要注意的准则中加多一条。 　　尝试一下瑜伽。这是一个每个人都可以做的很好的低强度的训练。它不仅仅会增强你的力量和平衡力，也会帮你集中注意力和提醒你继续呼吸。 　　多喝水和吃早餐。