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Geez,
I like the title of your thread very much and the interesting comments from everyone. I feel like I am reclaiming my body for me too!
From last year till today I have lost 551bs and over 80" overall (I was definitely overweight.) That is about 1lb a week.
I attribute the change to several factors. Firstly, my inner parts were able to discuss in as mature a manner as possible that if I didn't change my lifestyle I was going to get sicker. How I was able to talk internally took a number of years of counseling and sorting through the abuse and neglect issues with the parts within and with the counselor.
Then, a couple of years ago I was able to get work and pay for a fitness trainer one time a week. I started training a year ago. I supplement the coaching time by going to the gym one other day a week and to an aerobic class another time a week.
About 7 months ago I started eating according to a plan set out by a nutritionist (who worked at the same gym). Again, it helped to be working so I could afford this. She gave me the 'best' plan for me by evaluating my body type, giving me a menu plan and introducing me to protein shakes. It was not drastic in any way but it was healthy with lots of veggies and fruits and protein and some carbs. I also take a protein shake after each fitness time.
I had tried to do it on my own many times in the past and even went to weight watchers 3Xs with some success. But for me the real evidence of improving all over, was that I started to feel better, be able to do more, strength and endurance-wise, and have not even needed to take an aspirin for pain since then.
The key is to find a passionate trainer who is not into the fad type diets etc but recognizes healthy lifestyles. I think a university may be a good place to find someone like this. They have the knowledge of bodies and how they function.
Good work for all you have done to reclaim your body and mind...I have one hand to pat your back and another hand to pat mine.
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“Science without religion is lame.
Religion without science is blind.”
Albert Einstein
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