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Icandothis!

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Glad to be on the forums. I've struggled with my weight the majority of my life and have huge self-confidence issues because of it. As I get older, I'm learning to be more accepting of myself. Problem is, I've honestly never really felt comfortable in my own skin. Know what I mean? I'm always trying to blend in or fade into the background and not be noticed because I'm so worried about what other people must think of me. To be honest tho, they probably aren't half as hard on me as I am on myself. I've decided that beating myself up all the time over my weight wasn't getting me anywhere but feeling terrible about myself so I'm trying to stay positive and finally lose the weight.

Anyways, my starting weight March 31st was 180.2, my weight this morning is 175.0. I've been doing great with keeping my calories around 1500/day, drinking a ton of water and hot green tea, and have even been riding my excercise bike at night.

Will post more details later, gotta run!
 
Good luck! You sound like you're doing just great!

5 pounds in a little more than a week is progress to brag about.

I definitely struggle with the same self-confidence issues that you do. I'm trying to raise my self esteem and tell myself I'm beautiful the way I am.

It's really hard to do because if you tell yourself you're beautiful as you are, what's your motivation to lose the weight. Of course there's always your health, it's so different though. Anyway, sorry for that, good luck with your goals! Stay on track and you'll do great!
 
Hi Kimmie, thanks for the encouragement. I've always found I tend to have better numbers the first few weeks due to water weight loss, etc and then it tapers off some so I've learned to accept that and try not to get too disappointed when things slow down. As long as we're moving in the right direction, right?

I think with the loving yourself the way you are thing, that when it comes to weight loss, as we start to feel better about ourselves, it gives us the confidence and strength to continue. There's nothing wrong with loving yourself the way you are and still wanting to live a longer, healthier, happier life. :)
 
So... just noticed my forum name is pretty much exactly the same as someone else on here... hmm.. awkward... Sorry bout that! We both can do it! haha

Had a pretty decent day today as far as calorie intake, water, etc. Was nice and sunny out yesterday and not as nice today. Can totally tell it affects how I feel. I'm so ready for summer! XD

Actually, I've got a TON of work to do before summer, especially if I wanna wear a bathing suit anytime soon. So guess it's not so bad that it's only April. Would sure love to see the sun a little more tho!

Btw, my b-days the 24th. Really looking forward to it this year, so weird for me, I hate getting old lol. I feel better about myself this time around tho and I'm actually kind of excited. Hoping to be down to around 170ish by then. Wish me luck!
 
At 174.6 this morning, yay!

Took the kids to lunch today at McD's (I'm a nanny, the parent's asked me to) and was not looking forward to it at all. But I went online before we left and checked out the nutritional info so that I was able to make good choices. Had a crispy chicken salad, woohoo! So proud of myself. The fries smelled awesome of course, but I stood my ground! haha
 
It's awesome that you are doing your research in order to make healthy choices!

I really believe that being educated about getting fit can go a VERY long way. But then a lot of us know what we need to do to lose the pounds, but have such a hard time doing it....and that's why this forum is so awesome...it helps keep us on track.

You're doing great! WAY TO GO!
 
Was over on my calories yesterday and have family coming over tomorrow for Easter brunch. Gonna try and get some extra time in on the exercise bike today to help get me going back in the right direction. Happy Easter!
 
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