Earlier this year, I took plenty of photos of myself, mainly to see what clothes and colors look good on me, and partly to be a gratuitous blogger. However, in the last four months, I have stopped taking pictures of myself and coincidentally I have gained 10lbs. I took the photo above on Friday, but you may notice my smile and my paisley pink pashmina, the thing is I noticed how tight was the skirt I had on. This extra weight is uncomfortable, and I keeping wishing it was magically disappear on its own accord. I was always skinny growing up so I never learned the discipline of exercise and/or dieting. Similarly I did well in school up until college so I had to learn how to study or risk flunking out of school. I have to learn how to do this diet and exercise thing whereas some of my friends are “A-students”. The first thing I’m trying is to eat less, and to sleep more. My metabolism ain’t what it used to be, but my hedonism still yearns for burgers and fries.

• chevon

  Being uncomfortable with weight gain sucks. I know what you mean. Working out once a week could be a good start if you aren’t used to heavy discipline. Maybe hit up the local gym or http://www.BeYOU.tv if you prefer rocking out at home..

  I have a friend who says Jenny Craig helps her correct/ control her over-portioning tendencies.
  I have never had a portion problem myself but I understand how it could screw with weight.

  Last, I encourage the salad lunch. They’re delish with nuts, cranberries, hard boiled egg whites, olives, chickpeas.. etc. It’s helpful to avoid the convenience of “fast” food at lunchtime.

  Good luck.

• http://www.coreconnectionlifestyle.com Takeyah :: Core Connection Lifestyle

  Peace. I can totally relate to being slender while I grew up, so I didn’t know about disciplined exercise and dieting. I’ve been really blessed to learn great habits as I’ve gotten older. While consistent exercise is still something I have to schedule, my eating habits continue to put me “ahead of the game”.

  I did a show on Own Your Power Radio that you might find helpful. It was called “Jump Start Your 2009″. You can find it in the archives/posts or just e- me to get the audio.