Elle's not-so-secret weight loss diary

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Elle2

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Okay, so here we go! I'm trying so hard to get excited and motivated about this, but it's not as easy as it sounds. I know you're supposed to be "ready" to lose weight, but it honestly feels like it's now or never, you know? I've tried many times before and I've had some success. My highest weight was 240 and I lost 25 lbs and have kept it off for over a year without really trying. Not very good, but not terrible either. I did it using the Weight Watchers Points system, and even though I don't think I'm going to join WW again, I plan to use the Points because I know it works.
My problem is follow through. I can get really excited about something, but I can get just as bored of it. I'm hoping the on-line thing will help keep me motivated!
I just found out that I'll be going away in the fall for a week for work. I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE MY FAT CLOTHES WITH ME!!! It's enough time to lose some weight sensibly, and I really want to make a good impression so that's a wonderful incentive and goal.
Also, I've been seeing this guy for months and even though we click in so many ways, I'm so shy about my body and I know it bothers him. We had a heart to heart a few nights ago and he told me he's not always attracted to me. That's hard to hear from someone you love. Really hard. I've been crying on and off ever since. I can't blame him though. I wouldn't be attracted to me. He's so good about telling me I'm beautiful, but it's hard to believe when you barely recognize the person in the mirror. How did I let this happen?
I want so much more, and I guess that means I have to weigh so much less!
I'll keep posting my journey. I've made a meal plan for the week so I'm going tomorrow to the dreaded grocery store. Please let me stay away from the cheesecakes!
TTYL!!!
 
You can do it!

You can do this, and you will if you just stick to it. Set your long term goal, and put it out there in writing. It's good to have that beacon in the distance. Then set yourself short term goals along the way, or participate in the challenges that go on around here so that you don't get bored.

And by the way, maybe as you see yourself differently through the success that your hard work brings about, you will wonder if this guy deserves you anyway! :p Good luck in all your efforts!
 
It's a sign! Curves phoned me this morning to tell me that even though I haven't been to the gym in MONTHS(!) I'm still a paying member. So guess where I'm off to this morning!!! I'm dreading this, but I know I'll feel great about it after I've done a work out. I also know that if I work out I won't want to blow it by eating junk all day. I'm going to set mini-goals for myself.
Today my mini-goal is this:
Work out at Curves, get tools for a great week (right food and meal plan), 45 minute evening walk.
Just three things. I can do three things!
Thanks gang,
Elle
 
I'm doing the same thing as you, getting on here to see if i can keep myself motivated to continue. I lost 10lbs, and kept it off, but then i kinda lost all motivation. Keep up the good work. Maybe try setting a goal for how far you want to walk. Like, maybe find the milage to a place you've always wanted to go to, then "walk there" by keeping track of how many miles you've gone.

Keep posting here, and you can bet that you'll get all the support that you need!
 
Hi Elle! You will nail this because you are prepared with the right tools. Remember,when you need support, its only a click away on here :)
 
I know you will be able to do it. I find that the exercise isn't the hardest thing, for me its getting up to go on my run thats worse than the run itself. Remember every one is on here to help. Good luck!!
 
Hey Elle. Staying and posting on this site will definately keep you motivated! I understand what you mean about the whole guy thing. I'm really shy about my body too. Even if I did get together with the guy I like, it's hard for me to think about him touching me without me thinking, "Omg, he touched my roll of fat! Ew!" Lol. But seriously, just stick with it, you'll do great!
 
I just love reading you didn't gain any weight for a year, you really have something to work with there !! In fact, I'm jealous !! lol
 
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