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I was thinking as I was jogging on my threadmill a little while ago. I am always hearing how people want to condition there Pit Bulls/dogs but what about yourself? Are you in the best shape you could possibly be in to keep up with your dogs? We are always researching better quality nutrition and excercise for our dogs not even considering ourselves or so I assume. I am 100% included in stating this as well. However, over 5 years ago I lost 70lbs going from a size 16 to a size 6. And from a whopping 235 lbs to 165 lbs so I know the struggles of weight. I am 5'8, female (for those who don't know), and very muscular or big boned. I had always been an athlete through my school years playing girls baseball and soccer. In High school I weighed about 175-180 throughout my days there. After high school I stayed the same for years, had my daughter at 26, and went right back to my old weight. After 10 years of being with her dad and splitting up amongst other life struggles depression came a knocking on my door and food became my friend. Before I knew it I packed on many pounds and felt miserable. It wasn't until the pregnant comment that I received that made me take a turn for the better and gave me a WAKE up call to get up off my BUTT and MOVE!! Man, I'm telling you....Baby had back! You could have put a six pack on my butt and it would of stayed there. It was like a shelf! LMAO!!
I am in no way poking fun at anybody because I to have been there, so you shouldn't throw stones in glass houses. I worked hard working out, did portion control with my food, ate alot of greens, whole wheat and whole grains and I am proud of what I have accomplished through motivation and discipline all by myself with no Jenny Craig or weight watchers...just common sense.
I am guilty of being a nutrition NAZI online looking for better quality nutrition and supplements for my dog. I have her on MSM, Glucosamine, Flax oil, ACV, and yogurt and just started giving her a half raw, half kibble diet. So, I took a step back and thought...Hey, I don't take any vitiamins or supplements and I would highly benefit from some of the things I give her :hammer: So, just in the past week I started taking vitamins and glucosamine supplements. I already eat a healthy diet but do treat myself to the occassional junk day. You have to live a little bit
So, on that note with the obesity rate so high in this country are you taking care of yourself as well as your dogs? Because without you there is no them :roll:
Okay off the soap box
just sharing my thoughts :flush:
I am in no way poking fun at anybody because I to have been there, so you shouldn't throw stones in glass houses. I worked hard working out, did portion control with my food, ate alot of greens, whole wheat and whole grains and I am proud of what I have accomplished through motivation and discipline all by myself with no Jenny Craig or weight watchers...just common sense.
I am guilty of being a nutrition NAZI online looking for better quality nutrition and supplements for my dog. I have her on MSM, Glucosamine, Flax oil, ACV, and yogurt and just started giving her a half raw, half kibble diet. So, I took a step back and thought...Hey, I don't take any vitiamins or supplements and I would highly benefit from some of the things I give her :hammer: So, just in the past week I started taking vitamins and glucosamine supplements. I already eat a healthy diet but do treat myself to the occassional junk day. You have to live a little bit
So, on that note with the obesity rate so high in this country are you taking care of yourself as well as your dogs? Because without you there is no them :roll:
Okay off the soap box