And it begins

[AprilPeach]

Hey all, Im new to this site, but I have been on my weight loss journey for 11 weeks now. I started at 289.5 and am now sitting at 245.6 (weighed this morning).


I am on the Slim for Life weight loss center plan 2; or in some areas its slimgenics. a low calorie weight loss plan. Very strict. But so far it works, its forcing me into better choices and habits. Ive never really ate terribly, I just never ate in balance, and drank alooooottttt. at the start of this I was on 64 oz of coffee and 88 oz of sweet tea per day. I barely slept and ate late a night, usually before bed, when I was coming down from the caffine high.


My goal is to get the weight off, learn balance, and find peace. I didnt begin this plan to lose weight, I was actually happy being fat, but after a horrible week at work, in my personal life, and after near nervous breakdown, I decided to take some control in my life. The only thing that was in control at that time was my dress size. after a terrible day at the office, I left early with the intention of getting a liter of vodka in stead I stopped at the weight loss clinic. I think its been the best decision thus far.


Any advice and support is warranted.

 

[Rox2]

Hi AprilPeach.

Good for you! It must have taken courage to go for the challenging option, rather than going for the easy opt-out.


It sounds like you're doing all the right things.

Do you have a good support system at home? Any friends to talk to about what you're going through? Weight loss is not only physical, there's a whole psychological aspect that can be really difficult.


This site is generally a great place to get support and feedback. Things seem kind of quiet these past couple of days, though. I guess it's the holidays?


Btw- Did you take any "before" photos? I hope you did! I bet you can already see such a difference!


At any rate, congrats on your success so far. Hope to see you around the forums!


Sincerely,

Rox

 

[jen597]

hi new to this site as of ten minutes ago.I started my journey back in July 2011.I weighed in at a doctor visit on a new scale at 357 pounds.Prior to that visit the doctor would just write 350+ .Kind of him but not very realistic.So here I am looking for any any and all support.I started therapy: first individual and now group.I get on the treadmill in my living room instead of feeling bad every day that I don't. I am watching what goes in my mouth constantly.Asking myself is this really what you want? Sometimes the answer is yes and I eat it and move on.Other times its nah I will be better off with out it.I am trying a bunch of things at first.I told my therapist I can't afford to fail and blame any one thing for not working.Sort of like covering all my bets. I am happy to say I have lost 40 pounds.Most days that feels great.I do feel impatient at times because I have so far to go.So this is another part of my journey.Listening to other peoples weight loss fat sories and hopefully laughing our selves healthy,Thanks for listening to me ramble. jen