It Takes Time

From my past experiences, I have learned to let certain things roll of my shoulders and perfected the skill of selective hearing. My mother has been one to always be on my case about my weight and figure. Yes, I have gained a significant amount of weight since 2007 and I am well aware of it too. I have had confirmation that because I was not receiving an appropriate amount of estrogen that my body was only burning 1/8th of the calories it should have been. I know that this is not a full excuse and that I am partly too blame for my weight gain from the lack of healthy lifestyle and exercise. But as result of the low estrogen; when I did try to work on loosing weight I was not successful as my body wasn't in a good position to adjust and assist me in my efforts.

My mom is "concerned" about my weight and my appearance and has asked me to research some diet plans such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Dr. Bernstein etc... She is more interested in the Dr. Bernstein and believes this course of action is the best suitable for me; as I can loose weight rapidly under the medical observation of a doctor. She would really like me to loose weight so that I no longer look like I am pregnant.

She made a comment to that effect at dinner one night, and Handsome was quite perturbed over it. He politely and calmly advised my mother that I have gone through a lot from my surgeries and then not having the appropriate HRT for my body. He stated that my body has yet to level itself out and to have time to balance itself out. That he strongly believes that we should wait and see how my body reacts to the new dose of estrogen and see what my body will do from there. Also, that he finds me beautiful and that is all that matters at this time.

It was touching and nice to have my man stand up for me and diplomatically put my mother in her place. I am used to these types of comments and suggestions that they no longer really phase me too much. Seeing his reaction brought light on the situation that it was in fact not appropriate for my mother to make such a comment and suggestion at a family dinner.

I have personally decided that by the time taxes roll in; if I haven't succeeded in loosing any weight by changing my dietary lifestyle and physical activity then I will look into investing and partaking in the Dr. Bernstein's diet and program.

First, I want to allow my body to adjust and level out hormonally before trying anything. Because I know that if I don't; I will only become more deflated and frustrated if I see no results from my hard efforts. In the meantime, I am going to start making healthier decisions about what type of food I consume and start adding exercise into my daily routine of life.