Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: The Miracle Pill

Goal Weight: 195 lbs.

Today’s weight 217 lbs.

I just read an article about the search for a safe pill to help obese people lose weight.

Yup, we live in a microwave society. We want it easy. We want it fast. And we want it now.  I have a news flash for you — you don’t need a pill to lose weight.  I know, I know — shocking, isn’t it?

I’ve lost nearly 30 lbs. and five inches from my waist since last December.  I was obese –and I didn’t have to take a pill.  Changing my diet, exercise and cutting out sodas. The big three.

This morning, the boys and I ran the Ridgeland Multipurpose Trail along the Natchez Trace.  We started at the Overlook and they ran 4.5 miles. (I ran five). At one point, two ladies ran by and told me the boys were “an inspiration.” They were right — my boys are an inspiration. They inspire me to get moving so they can have their dad around.

So no, I don’t need to take a pill to lose weight. Or for my diabetes. Or my blood pressure. Or for depression.  Or anxiety. (just for achy muscles!).  That makes it all worth it to me.