ToBeFitHeather

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Hi Everyone!


Wow has this forum really changed. I started here back in '09 but you wouldn't be able to know that because I DELETED most of my posts and blog that I had posted. I had a diary here before but deleted it because I was ashamed of always starting and stopping. I decided to make a new one because I have to stay accountable to myself. I now wish I would have kept it because it just goes to show where I've come from and where I am now.


I started my journey time and time again. I finally reached 200lbs and realized that I had to do something. The excuses needed to stop. I always said that I would NEVER reach 200 but one day I woke up and I did. I lost 30 pounds and I've gained back 10.


I re-started my journey with a Beachbody program, Slim in 6. I started losing weight then I incorporated Shakeology and that really drove my weight loss. That's how I lost my first initial 30 pounds. Since starting, I haven't been consistent and like I said, I've gained back 10 pounds.


I'm on a journey to lose a total of about 50 pounds. Today is the day I recommit to my WHY. I want to look and feel good. Feeling good starts on the inside.


I've met some great people through this site and they still encourage me every single day! I want to be able to look back on my progress and see the struggles and obstacles that I was able to overcome. At least now, it's going to be a positive journey in the RIGHT direction.


So I'm back and this time, I'm READY!
 
Hey ToBeFitHeather, we all have moments we're not proud of. But that's why we joined this forum, to be among people who understand the ups and downs of weight loss! To get encouragement when we are weak, to give us praise when we are strong. I was skinny my whole life and never thought I'd be on the outside looking in, but here I am. My highest weight was 192, not far from where you were. What's good is that we decided enough is enough and are taking control of our lives. You say you are READY. SO AM I!


LET'S DO THIS!!!
 
AHiya!
Welcome back! I just joined a few days ago so I can own up to my choices, as good or as bad as they may be. I have been ashamed of gaining some weight back and although I knew my boyfriend knew I never actually came out and told him. Now I'm even more ashamed! So, I started a diary and I really do believe having support from incredible determined people like yourself will help me feel better about the ups and down and keep me honest! Best of luck to you, you'll get there!
 
Welcome back :) Doesn't matter how many times you start and stop, we've all been there and there is no shame in that. At least, you stop and arrest yourself and TRY to make things better. That lunch is looking mighty good!!!! I haven't had carbs for 9.5 weeks until my deviation this week haha. Best of luck!
 
Today I started my 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse. Last time I did the cleanse I lost 7lbs. I do it to give my system a little bit of a refresher and provide my internal organs the nutrients that it needs without the other crap I usually ingest.


I woke up feeling slimmer which is always a great feeling. I started a Summer Challenge about a week ago. I started at 179, today my start weight for my cleanse was 175. I'm so ready to be out of the 170's! I can feel it already and it feels AMAZING!


I have realized the power of daily affirmations and positive self talk. Even though so many times I started this journey and stopped and started again, I'm grateful to be exactly where I am because I've been able to work on myself mentally and emotionally. I've been able to really think about my why's and what it would mean for me to reach my goal weight. Everything is connected. When you start feeling good mentally and emotionally on the inside, it's inevitable that the outside changes.


JUST AN FYI:


Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse is as follows:


Breakfast:

1 Cup Green Tea

8 oz Shakeology Shake


Snack:

1 serving Fruit

1 cup Green Tea


Lunch:

8 oz Shakeology Shake


Late snack or snack between lunch and dinner:

8 oz Shakeology Shake


Dinner: Simple salad with 4 oz protein (chicken or fish)
 
Originally Posted by Starlillies


Hey ToBeFitHeather, we all have moments we're not proud of. But that's why we joined this forum, to be among people who understand the ups and downs of weight loss! To get encouragement when we are weak, to give us praise when we are strong. I was skinny my whole life and never thought I'd be on the outside looking in, but here I am. My highest weight was 192, not far from where you were. What's good is that we decided enough is enough and are taking control of our lives. You say you are READY. SO AM I!



LET'S DO THIS!!!
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Exactly! That's why it's a JOURNEY. There are mountains to climb, bridges to cross and paths to choose. This forum is where I began sharing my journey and now I'm back to make sure I complete my journey from where I started. Just in the last day, writing here has made me want to fight for my goals even more. I am important enough to reach MY goals.

We're all in this together. All on separate journey's with the same destination, to be HEALTHY again. You're right, we're ready so yes, LET'S DO THIS!
 
Originally Posted by Ge1sha

Hiya!
Welcome back! I just joined a few days ago so I can own up to my choices, as good or as bad as they may be. I have been ashamed of gaining some weight back and although I knew my boyfriend knew I never actually came out and told him. Now I'm even more ashamed! So, I started a diary and I really do believe having support from incredible determined people like yourself will help me feel better about the ups and down and keep me honest! Best of luck to you, you'll get there!
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Heh thanks for the welcome! I definitely hear you there! I know my boyfriend knows that I've gained weight and he knows I've made several attempts to lose weight with the same outcome. I never finished what I started. Although I love to prove people wrong, THIS is for ME and about me. I had to make sure that this is what I wanted and for ME.


Don't be ashamed, call it a vegetable and move on! There's always something that we're working on and sometimes we let ourselves go and end up being people we never thought we'd be. There's always room for improvement and that's where we're at!


Remember we're all here heading for the same destination, to be healthy and to live fulfilling lives! Support is here! One day at a time :)
 
Originally Posted by Wild at Heart


Welcome back :) Doesn't matter how many times you start and stop, we've all been there and there is no shame in that. At least, you stop and arrest yourself and TRY to make things better. That lunch is looking mighty good!!!! I haven't had carbs for 9.5 weeks until my deviation this week haha. Best of luck!
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Thanks so much! And you're right, there is no shame! It's just apart of my story. I fell down 7 times and got back up 8! ;-)


Ohhh yes, that was delicious! That's amazing that you didn't have carbs for 9.5 weeks! That takes strength and dedication for sure. Heh deviating is natural. Everything is ok in moderation as long as you don't fall back into old habits and make it regular.
 
I woke up feeling great this morning. Day one of my Shakeology Cleanse went really good. I'm drinking my cuppo green tea then I'll have my breakfast which is one Chocolate Shakeology.

I'm in LOVE with this stuff. :beating:


This morning I woke and and I thought about a few things.


First I thought, how bad do I want this? If someone were to tell me that if I start pushing myself today that I would reach my goal in less than 1 year, what would I do? Well heck I would definitely kick it up a notch. I mean, time and time again, I could have already been where I wanted to be and as they say, a year from now, you're going to wish you started. I have to drown out those thoughts because I can't dwell on where I would or could have been, but where I am NOW. I think it's ever so important to make sure to live in the NOW. To learn from the past but be present and live in the NOW.


Also, after watching Hungry for Change...There's a quote that they use and I heard it time and time again but this time it stuck with me. Changing your thinking from "I can't have it and in turn wanting it, to I can eat whatever I want, but I choose not to." It's so important to change the way we say and think. It does make all of the difference. Just think about how powerful that is. We're putting the emphasis and the power on the CHOICE and not on what we CAN'T have. Naturally we want what we can't have so turning it into the realistic CHOICE that we have, will be beneficial in succeeding.
 
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