Think I need some friendly encouragement

alpinefresh1

Up and down, on and off, goes my weight loss circle. I hit 45 this year and a wall as far as my weight goes. It is like my metabolism has crashed or something. I have always, and I mean like since the 7th grade when I was called "fat" by a family member... I mean excuse me for going through puberty, been obsessed with my eating habits and exercise. Well, to be honest exercise is one of those things I do, and I have always done, but I feel it could always improve.
So, I'm not perfect, I am trying to not dip into the chips and whatever else my husband eats in front of me, and I am always trying to eat healthy and exercise. I would like to shed a good 10 pounds (easier said than done) but more than that, I want to be in the best physical shape for my age. I've been at this a good long while now, and the one thing I haven't tried is reaching out to others for encouragement.
Any friends out there?

11MANCHESTER11

Hey, well....About three years ago I started the insanity program. Exercising cardio like a maniac because after many many years weight lifting I got it in my head I wanted to get shredded. It kicked my backside to say the least. But I didn't see the results I wished for (I wasn't controlling proper quantity nor quality of my calories). However, I kept on. Then my first son was born. I stumbled through a half assed exercise routine and kept working out but with sporadic intervals. Diet? Also half assed. But, I kept going. After about a year I finally buckled down. I dropped from 200 lbs. to 185 maintaining most of my muscle and starting to get cut. I could see my veins! Lol. Then we went on a Caribbean vacation, I gained a little bit, but the point is the iron will I was on went flat. Then our second child was born and I've been struggling ever since. Today was the second day of the insanity program that I restarted for the FIFTH time lol. I'm going to make it. I know it. It's defeating at times, everyone around me eats how they pretty much want, I love food, and constantly give in. I'm supposedly going to stick to my regimen, but being a stay at home dad, running the household, maintaining a marriage, as well as studying for a master's degree sometimes can be overwhelming. I'll miss a day of scheduled exercise because I'm tired or just plain not in the mood. No big deal right? But then one day turns to four. The point of this whole yarn, besides to share my struggle, is that YOU CAN'T GIVE UP. You fight through the self defeating thoughts, the feelings of disappointment, failure, and you say *kitten* it. I'm going to give it another go. I believe I've got it in the bag this time. I believe you can too. Stumbling on this journey of living a healthier lifestyle is permitted, just don't allow yourself to give up. I'm sure your strong. Keep a picture in your mind of what you want to achieve. It will happen.
Best of luck.

mamanewland

Hi! You can totally reach your goals! I'd love to hep you. I'm a busy mom of 4 and am down almost 40 lbs! Add me as a friend!