North State Parent October 2019

for health By Kristy McCammon
Freedom from Food:
Living Life Unbinged
you always say we're going to
climb Lassen Peak, but are we ever actually
going to do it?” Two years ago,
“Mom,
those piercing words came from my son. The dream of accomplishing
such a feat with my children was always present,
but at my extreme weight, it seemed nearly impossible.
With that dream in mind, though, I began a journey
to significantly and permanently change my lifestyle.
My weight had always been a struggle, and I was
determined to make some changes to become healthy,
fit and capable of keeping up with my family’s active
lifestyle. I also wanted to set a positive example for
my children. My kids and I have been very active, but
there were always limits to our adventures due to my
unhealthy weight and lack of stamina. We would often
take short hikes, short walks, simple kayaking trips and
even participate in the Shasta Mud Run. However, there
was so much more we could do and enjoy.
Not only was my weight holding me back from
physical activities, it was also holding me back from
many other things I loved such as public speaking,
swimming and even wearing dresses. It was time to live
a life without limits; no longer would I be held back by
my insecurities about my body and my dependent relationship
with food. In past weight loss attempts, I usually
had short term success, but eventually I was right
back to obsessing about food and binging on sugar and
flour laden foods. I needed an eating plan that would
help me change my connection with food and allow me
to live life "unbinged."
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