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Getting Healthy for a Fresh Start to Summer

June 6, 2011 By admin 18 comments

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To make real changes in getting healthy, you have to understand the moment that it all became clear to you that you were headed down an unhealthy path.  Sometimes it takes 1 embarrassing event to wake you up and send a clear message that today is the day you were going to start getting healthy… for a new life.

Originally Published in the Greenwood Daily Journal Saturday June 4th, 2011

It just takes the very mention of a trip to the mall to buy a swimsuit to set my nerves on edge.  I don’t know what is worse, spending way more than I should on a swimsuit that will perform miracles, or trying it on under the glaring fluorescent lights of the fitting room.  I would say it is a close tie.

Last summer, I finally reached my goal weight that I had been working towards for the last 4 years.  In the beginning, getting healthy was easy.  The first 25-30 pounds just fell off.  It was the last 40 that I had to literally work my rear end off to lose.

Over 4 years ago I was at a local theme park with my family.  It was my turn to ride with my youngest son on a roller coaster that I had been avoiding all day.  I was avoiding it for a variety of reasons: I didn’t want to mess up my hair, I didn’t want my glasses to fall off, I didn’t want to feel sick…all excuses.  So, when I could avoid it no further I got in the hour long line with my son and waited.  There was a growing sense of unease as the line crept forward.  My son kept asking me if I was OK.  I was sweating, nervous and chatty (what I do when I am nervous).
See, I knew what was coming.  I knew what was going to happen and I was dreading it.  There I stood, hoping against hope that today would be a little different and that maybe something had changed.  I chanted “please let this go well….please let this go well” a few times in my head to calm down.

It was finally our turn.  My son was so excited because we were going to be in the front car, hence the hour long wait.  After the previous occupants of the front car exited  my excited child scurried across the deck to our seat.  He buckles in and waits with anticipation for me to climb on in.

So the real reason I was so afraid to ride a roller coaster with my kids and why I avoided them all day was not for the reasons (excuses) that I told my family.

As I previously stated, it was because of this:  As I climbed in the seat, I confirmed my worst, deep dark fear.

I could not fit.  Not by a long shot.

The ride attendant tried to discreetly tell me I could sit sideways a little and she even tried to push my hips down a little but to no avail.   The look on my son’s horrified face broke my heart.  This was the single most humiliating moment of my life and it was on display for 100 strangers to see.  How could I not fit?  How did this happen?

I wasn’t always heavy it just sort of crept up on me, after the age of 22 or so.  A few pounds here and there, having kids and simply being too tired to exercise set me at a hefty 140 pounds overweight.  I think this happens to a lot of us who just get comfortable and the need to sleep outweighs the need to get up at 5 AM and workout.
So, I decided then and there that this had to end.

Getting healthy needed to happen. NOW.

I could not let this define me. It was not that I had a poor diet.  I did drink most of my calorie’s through coffee drinks and soda.  That was the first to go.  That was the easiest step.  I needed to move more and set aside a dedicated time each day that was devoted only to exercise.  I wanted to be a role model for my kids and I really needed the support of my family to make this work.

My husband and I joined the Mount Pleasant Community Life Center and started working out there 5 days a week.  I took up running again and forgot how much I actually liked it.

I also found that it helped to find a friend to join a class with.  Several of my co-workers and I attended a Zumba class held at the Greenwood Community Center With Zumba instructor Nancy McDowell.  If you have never tried it I highly recommend it.  It is so fun and is a great cardio workout for any skill level.  I also signed up for the 5:30 AM boot camp offered 2 days a week at Center Grove High School with Isabelle Vorhies and Kristi Geitner.  That is a serious workout.  I am in average shape and I had no problem keeping up.

Another great workout program that is local (Greenwood, Indiana ) is The Skinny Mom Challenge by Jennifer Sherlock .  Click on this link to get all the information, support and exercise/diet tips you will need!  She works out daily at Mount Pleasant Community Life Center as well.  What an inspiration!

Click the link below to get my delicious barbecued salmon recipe! The sweet corn relish is SO delicious, and this is a getting healthy recipe if ever there was one!

Barbecued Salmon with Fresh Sweet Corn Relish

Getting healthy with an easy recipe for barbecue salmon and sweet corn relish

 

Healthy barbecued salmon with sweet corn relish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting healthy with barbecue salmon and sweet corn relish
Fresh, sweet, spicy and crunchy all on one palate pleasing plate!

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18 responses to “Getting Healthy for a Fresh Start to Summer”

  1. Marnely Rodriguez says:
    June 6, 2011 at 12:01 pm
    I've been meaning to try Zumba and you've totally inspired me! Love this salmon dish, plus it has a favorite of my...corn! :) Happy Monday!
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  2. Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says:
    June 6, 2011 at 12:35 pm
    What an inspiring story, thank you for sharing that. Sometimes one experience is all it takes. Amazing.
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  3. Loveandcalories says:
    June 6, 2011 at 12:51 pm
    That Salmon looks terrific!
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  4. Melissa [Cooking with Mel] says:
    June 6, 2011 at 1:28 pm
    What an amazing story! I can totally sympathize with you! The summer before my senior year of college I decided to lose weight. I did not know where the journey would lead, but I managed to lose 165lbs! I've kept it off now for several years! If you EVER want to talk or exchange tips/tricks/successes/trials or tribulations please feel free to email me, hit me up on FB or on my blog! If you take a look at my Because Life is Complicated Enough section on my foodie page you'll find the my short blurb about my struggles. THANK YOU for sharing!! Here is the link for easy access! [http://lifewithmel.com/because-life-is-complicated-en/2011/2/24/struggles-with-weight.html]
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  5. basilmomma: Heather Tallman says:
    June 6, 2011 at 2:03 pm
    Thank you all for reading today! @Mel: I will check this out :) Thank you!
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  6. Suzanne says:
    June 6, 2011 at 2:05 pm
    seriously yummy looking salmon there. I just found you through facebook and I added my link and followed you on twitter ;)
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  7. basilmomma: Heather Tallman says:
    June 6, 2011 at 2:11 pm
    Thank you :) Suzanne!
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  8. isabelleathome says:
    June 6, 2011 at 2:46 pm
    thanks Heather. I know it's not easy but you know I truly believe that moving more and eating well (and also some small rewards here and there) are the key to success. You are doing great! Keep it up! You are a great example to your kids on going after what you want and being healthy!
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  9. Melissa says:
    June 6, 2011 at 4:39 pm
    Stopping by from the Alexa hop!
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  10. carolinaheartstrings says:
    June 6, 2011 at 4:52 pm
    What a great post. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
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  11. Koupon Krazed says:
    June 6, 2011 at 5:31 pm
    Terrific Post! I am visiting from the hop today, but will definitely be back!
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  12. [email protected] says:
    June 6, 2011 at 6:42 pm
    A bunch of awards for you! :) http://en.alterkitchen.it/2011/06/06/cherry-clafoutis/
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  13. Sarah says:
    June 6, 2011 at 7:02 pm
    Oh, this looks amazing! I am going to make this soon! I am following you from the Alexa hop, thank you for joining! www.mooseandtater.com
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  14. BusyWorkingMama says:
    June 6, 2011 at 7:04 pm
    Delicious recipe! I love the colorful ingredients, and healthy, too! Good for you in getting motivated to get into shape. I've always been a bit of a nut over fitness and healthy eating so I know it takes work and dedication. Happy cooking!!
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  15. Ellie-A Little of This and a Little of That says:
    June 6, 2011 at 7:07 pm
    Hiya I'm a new follower from Alexa Hop. Please drop by A Little of This and a Little of That and follow back. (http://alittleoftheother.com). Have a super week!
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  16. Rich Fletcher says:
    June 7, 2011 at 12:00 am
    Great POST!! Best of luck with your new " lifestyle " Heather . I personally dont like the word diet , they dont work anyways . You need to change your lifestyle permanently for it too work in the long run :)) Congrats on the weightloss, and that yummy looking recipe. Anything I can do to help , just pop on over to my page and ask :))
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  17. Lark (SparkyLarky) says:
    June 7, 2011 at 12:29 am
    Heather, The more I get to know you I feel as if I am looking in the mirror! I know how you felt...I was at that point also. And I had HAD enough! So off I went to Weight Watcher! I paid for a whole year. Then told myself I needed to prove it to myself I could hold myself accountable. I have been doing just that for the past 5 years! I have lost over 100 lbs. As you know I too run! Marathons are my new addiction! :) WE ARE so much more than a number on the scale! I am so proud to call you friend! :) http://larkscountryheart.blogspot.com/
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  18. Kimby says:
    June 7, 2011 at 2:31 am
    Heather, your writing is an inspiration -- honest and "from the heart." That's why I read your blog. Thank you! P.S. Your recipes are terrific, too! :)
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