That was the number I saw when I stepped on the scale
this morning. Not exactly where I’d like to be, especially since I have a trip
planned to Miami next month.
Let’s face it, mini Latin America in south Florida is
known to have some (and probably most) of the best-looking people in the US.
Everybody’s got that sexy beach-bod; flat tummies and six-packs.
And at 5’3 (and 137 lb), I’m not so sure if I’ll be able to
be my confident, cheery self; more like a quiet, self-conscious version of
myself with a wittle belly that looks more like a baby bump. Ouch.
I've struggled with my weight since I reached my teen years, and being Latina didn't necessarily help. I'm not just talking about the latin curves, I'm talking about the food culture; arepas, tres-leches, chicharrones. It's all so good, but so bad for the waist-line. As a Venelombian (Venezuelan & Colombian) with strong cultural roots, foods like these are often difficult to avoid.
I've struggled with my weight since I reached my teen years, and being Latina didn't necessarily help. I'm not just talking about the latin curves, I'm talking about the food culture; arepas, tres-leches, chicharrones. It's all so good, but so bad for the waist-line. As a Venelombian (Venezuelan & Colombian) with strong cultural roots, foods like these are often difficult to avoid.
Two years ago, it would have been easier to get down to a
goal-weight – I simply would just not eat. If I needed to lose a few extra
pounds for an upcoming occasion, water took place of meals for the few days leading up to it. (And after, I’d simply binge).
Of course, that was not the best way of life; I was
miserable being a victim of two eating disorders. I lived that way for almost
three years and, even though I was fitting into size-2 jeans, it wasn’t worth
it.
Since I am going to Miami, it only makes sense to go
about a diet that originated there – the South Beach Diet.
Written by a medical doctor, The South Beach Diet has
become my summer reading after purchasing it at a local thrift store
in Brandon, FL.
This diet will not only help me “get sexy” for Miami,
(and hopefully it will), but will also curb and diminish my cravings for
ice-cream and Nutella; my two guilty pleasures. (God, I hope it works!)
Reality is: If I want to lose the weight, the chicharrones and Nutella must wait!
Reality is: If I want to lose the weight, the chicharrones and Nutella must wait!
I’ve got everything I need; my bible (South Beach Diet
book) and my RunKeeper app to keep track of my daily exercises.
So, dear Miami, be ready!
So, dear Miami, be ready!
If you, too, are on a quest to lose weight this summer, I
challenge you to go for it! Join me!
:)