New motivation

[Takana]

Hi everyone! I thought I'd introduce myself again although I'm not really new. I've been here a little while even though I haven't posted much. I've slipped off the wagon these last few months but now want to start again. I have a new motivation. I'm getting married! Wow that still takes getting used to lol But in 14 months time I plan to get married and refuse to be an overweight bride in an ugly dress as that's all that will fit. I can't stand looking at photos of me, and I hate the thought of never looking at my wedding photos, cos I seriously won't look at them if I'm still this size.

I'm scared though, I've been here many times. Back in Jan, I joined a gym. I haven't been since sept. The Jan before that I joined weight watchers but then quit as I joined the gym. I couldn't afford to do both. About 6 months ago my boyfriend joined the gym with me and it was fun to go with him. But somehow we both lost motivation.

But now he really wants to loose weight too. He doesn't want to look like a 'fat penguin' in his suit. So I am hoping it will easier this time as he wants healthy food, before I was trying to do both and just went with the unhealthy as it was easier. I'm glad I didn't take his advice and cancel the gym So I hope I will get my butt back down there for good.

Changing over to the more healthy stuff isn't going to be a problem. Knowing what to do with it and stopping the takeaways will be. I think, for every time we want a pizza we should put the money in a jar towards the wedding!

Anyway, just wanted to drop in and say hi! I hope I do it this time!

Claire

 

[Mr. Love]

I completely know where you are coming from. The last time I was in a wedding everybody said how nice I looked in a tux. But after the seeing the pics I was almost disgusted with myself. I couldn't hardly believe I had let myself get that big. That is about the time I decided enough was enough, I had to do something about it. So I am now down 40lbs and feel much better inside and out.

Good Luck. Just try to stay positive and determined to lose the weight.

 

[Risty]

Hey,

I completely know how you feel too. I've just "rejoined" myself. The last time I was on this site was back in February of last year! I was doing really well, had lost 60 pounds and then just stopped everything. I gained back 20 pounds since then.

Now, I'm getting married in Sept '09 and I definately need to get back on track. I don't want to have back cleavage or chicken wings that spill over the top of the dress ya know?

I know how it is to start and stop, I've been doing it for years. Now I need to just do it and then once I reach my goal, maintain.

It was definately easier to achieve my weight loss when I was posting here regularly and being kept responsible. That and counting my calories by using fitday.com.

Hopefully we can keep each other motivated since we have the same kinda weight loss patterns and keep each other on track!

At least you've made the first step by starting. No one is perfect, we all slip up but what's important is to not give up but keep going.