Starting Again!

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Korree

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It is pride swallowing and humiliating to step on the scale and find that you have put on every pound that you had worked so hard to take off, plus an extra 10. It is also something to cheer about because it is that moment when you are ready to say...I need to do this for me.

I took the giant leap!! I knew I had put on ALOT of weight but I had been avoiding the scale. Something just clicked on Monday April 10, 2006 and I decided I needed to gain control of my weight again. So I headed to the Weight Watchers meeting to face my greatest fear. It is bad enough to stand on a scale and look at the numbers by myself but it is a different ball game when you have to stand in front of some else. Wow...212.2....really??.....Hmmmm....that is disappointing....ok...I am here now....better get to work....I can do this....I will do this...I am doing this!!!

Funny how many things a person can think in a matter of seconds!! I have been depressed, I have been unmotivated about everything in my life and any task just seems soooo difficult. Brushing my teeth had become a major deal....now here I am...there is hope and I am the only one responsible for the state I am in. So starting at ground zero....here I go!

I want to believe my husband when he says that I look good. I want to feel comfortable in theatre seats. I want to be able to close the door to a bathroom stall without having to turn sideways. I want to relax in jeans because they aren't too tight. I want to buy whatever clothes are in style. I want to feel proud of what I have accomplished and I want to feel confident and happy.

On Monday April 17, 2006 I weighed in....first weight loss weigh-in...OHHHH the pressure.....OHHH the excitement. What will the scale say? 206.8....WOOHOO!!! 5.4 for week one...not bad...I know it slows down after week one but I will stay within my points range this week and I must get some exercise.

I am proud of myself...one day at a time, one week at a time and one weigh-in at a time.
 
I Know Its A Long Hard Road With Lots Of Bumps In The Road But You Can Do This And U Will Do This And Like U Said You Are Responsible For Every Thing You Do But We Are Here To Help You In Every Way We Can .
 
hey, sounds like your on the right road!

You have a positive, can-do attitude and that will get you far!!

Hey, 5.5 pds in one week is GREAT!! You should really be proud of yourself!
 
Well so far so good. I just weighed in last night for after completeing my secound week of Weight Watchers and was pleasantly surprised. I was down 2.8 pds. I think I will post my before pictures this week so that I can see the differance. I can't wait until people start noticing...that is the best feeling and I can't wait to by cute clothes in a smaller size. Well I don't have too much time today because I am off to my brother and sister in-laws place to watch the playoffs. Go Oilers Go!!
 
your doing awsome sorry about chat my pc rebooted!!! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND YOU CAN DO IT!
 
Thanks Ladies! I appreciate the encouragement! Korrie...I had seen your name a couple of times before...the spelling is close. Redneckwoman...I thought tha maybe you got bored...lol. No worries, we will catch up and chat another time I am sure.
 
Well obviously I have to change some habits in order to lose weight and keep it off so I have been trying to find different things to do.

1) I got a library card a few days ago and as geeky as it may sound…I AM SO EXCITED!! I haven't read any books since I finished university 4 years ago. I began watching TV during my unwind time. You know what TV does to a person?? It gets you addicted to specific shows…I just can't miss Survivor, Apprentice, Criminal Minds and CSI. So then I don't get out as much...and the commercials…OH THE FOOD COMMERCIALS. That sure triggers me to eat late at night. So why not read a book to unwind instead? There are not too many food temptations in books…lol.

2) BUT...even more exciting is that the library had some exercise DVD's. I signed three DVD's out...a couple of dancing and then a weight training DVD. I am really excited that I don't have to go and spend so much money on exercise videos or aerobics classes.

3) I also came across a number of weight loss books. One book that I am going to work through is "Think Thin, Be Thin" by Doris Wild Helmering and Dianne Hales. It focuses on the psychological reasons that people gain weight and can't keep it off once they lose. It is a great companion to any diet and I am going to start recording some of the assignments in the book on my diary. As I mentioned, I have lost weight before but I seem to put it back on and then some. Hopefully I will not only change my eating habits and activity habits but I will also change my self-image and believe in myself to keep the weight from returning. I am also a Christian so I picked up the “Daily Word for weight loss book” I am really looking forward to losing weight and improving my relationship with God.

4) I decided to spend some time on this message board to get some extra support. I am developing a support network at my weekly Weight Watchers meetings but the message board seems to be an excellent way to find support between meetings.

5) I have joined . The site is helping me get both my life and my house in order. I have been flying for almost two months and difference in my home and my moods is unbelievable. You all should FLY (Fully Love Yourself).

Well that is a few things that I am doing and I am enjoying the new change…it seems fresh and not the same old same old. If any of you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them. Staying a little busy keeps a persons mind off food.

Anyway…I will keep you all posted! Take Care!
 
Hey you are doing great! The T.V is a trigger for me in a different way, I feel the need to snack when I am watching my favourite shows....

I was like you, not really aware of what that scale would show, but really ready to make a change...keep up the good work!

Leslee
 
lol at the library card... Your not a geek- I looovvvve books, should totally get a library card cuz I spend to much money on books :rolleyes:
anyways, your doin awesome, keep up the good work!
 
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