Journey to a new me (Body Wise)

[New-Man]

Hello Everyone, My name is Tony and I have been losing weight for 17 months now and have lost 120 pounds. (I was up to 130, but had a slight set back in June/July)

When I first started losing weight, I honestly did not believe I could do it on my own. I joined weight watchers (2-2006) with a couple of friends and we were each others support system. After my first month in weight watchers I was down 20 pounds (I was thinking I could avoid doing this, but I think it's important to know where I came from. My starting weight was 487 )

After that first month, I thought to myself I could really do this, it's not that hard counting points and after a while you just start to realize you know how many points things are, no need to break out your point calculator.

After a few months of losing weight, I decided it was time to join a gym. So in 5-2006 I joined Planet Fitness and was only doing about 30 minutes a day on the treadmill.

After a year of going to the gym, I have worked myself up to 1 hour on the eliptical, 30 minutes circuit training, 30 minute on the bike.

I am currently down to 367 pounds, but seem to be feeling like I can not keep going. I almost feel like I am a failure at this point, because I feel as though I should be losing more weight.

I know I am just feeling sorry for myself, I have had plenty of people tell me keep at it and the weight will start to come off again, however I feel like I have let myself down.

I guess I just need to some more support from folks that know what I am going through. Hopefully this is the place I will find it.

 

[maleficent]

welcome to he site.. you have definitely come to te right place

do start a diary - it's the best place to get support, have a little fun, and keep track of your successes and challenges.

enjoy your stay - read around the site, especially the stickied threads and have fun

 

[Mama Tubs]

I know you've probably heard all of the "you're doing so great" and "you'll lose more" 's before...it's true though. I promise!

I started out at 226. I started eating better and excercising and I got down to 175...then that's where I stayed, for months. I felt really discouraged and was ready to give up. Actually, I did give up for a few weeks. I gorged myself on pizza and slurpees which only really made me feel worse.

One day it just kind of snapped in my brain that being self-destructive wasn't going to help me in any way, shape or form so I kicked my ass back into gear.

I started to excersise again and am eating healthy again, however this time, I've cut my portions. I don't eat until I'm full anymore. I eat what my body needs to function and not go into starvation mode.
The lbs have started coming off again. I'm now down to 168lbs and am feeling so much better.

I am probably the laziest person in the world and the biggest emotional eater there ever was so if I can do it, so can you.
You just have to keep encouraging yourself.

I full heartedly believe in you and you ability to keep going. You've already come so far!

 

[MsGhettoBooty]

Hi there Tony,

welcome to the WLF. This site is great for that needed support and motivation you're looking for. I've been here for a month now and it has helped me to push myself and best of all, enjoy doing so.

You've come a long way and with that, you should be so proud of yourself. We're all here for the same reason: to become fit. If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask. There are awesome trainers that roam the message boards you give wonderful advice. Wishing you all the best....

-Sheryl

 

[wulsk]

Maybe you have to stop thinking about weight for... let's say one week. Relax your brain and don't diet. After this week decide which way you are going to take and stick to your new decision. Maybe this would be a good state of mind if you tell to yourself that you are not doing it for the results but for the sake of healthy living and your aim is to keep your huge success. Sometimes big goals are the ones to let us down. You really did a great job.