Putting yourself on the list

jorinya

Who am I? I'm a mum, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a niece, an aunt, a friend. No that is what I am! Who am I? I'm Joanne ,35, Irish. Married for 14 years to a wonderful Nigerian man and mum of four beautiful kids. There I go with the what I am again. I have been a wife and a mum for so long that I have lost myself and am trying to find myself again. I overate, overstressed, over worried and over did for others now it's time for me. If my kids don't understand then tough! Mummy needs to be Joanne for a while, Joanne the person, the woman and not anything else. I deserve to be me and God know I'm not wanting to hurt my husband or kids. I just want to be me!!!! Its my time to shine!!!! I want to make a difference in this world and help people, not sit at home and do nothing.

amyoliverhoyles

what has everyone been up too? I started dragon boat a couple weeks ago and I'am loving it. I'am down 31 lbs and 17 more to go!!! Feeling very motivated.I got my hair done and i went dark, have always been dirty blonde.I also bought some new clothes and got rid of some stuff that is way to big. I actually had to by a small skirt because the medium was way to big. I never thought that would happen. I have had a lot of non scale victories. Let me know yours!!!

cajunkitty1972

Hi yall, Louisiana cajun girl here . That's do true . US mom's and dad's , mostly mom's neglect ourselves cause we always taking care of everyone else. But if we don't take care of ourselves, we can't do our best for those we love . Being healthy and putting ourselves first has to be important and we should not feel bad about it!! So I have decided it's time to Do Me ! GO me ! .

amyoliverhoyles

I have decided that over the course of this journey to putting my self on the list, Is that I need to love myself and my body at every stage of this transformation. I have stretch marks, and wrinkles and my stomach is not as flat as I would like, but I have earned all these from my life and wouldn't change them for the world. I am loving how I feel healthier and have more energy. I am on my way, and happy about my progress. I hope all of you are learning to love yourself as well. We are worth it.

mamadon

I can relate. My kids are recently grown and I now have a five year old grandson. I finally lost my weight, after I raised my kids. Just remember though, exercise is great for your health but weight loss is all about the calorie deficit.

mollydolly021

This is so refreshing to hear. I have a two year old son, a failing relationship, a miscarriage, and I am starting over in so many ways. I too, forgot to take care of myself and I have looked in the mirror and lost sight of who I am and the drive and determination I have always had. I'm the biggest now that I have ever been in my entire life and I refuse to just let myself go. Starting over and making me a priority again because I do matter and I am worth it. Feel free to add me! Would love to have some friends on here and create challenges and enforce accountability.

woodybush

amyoliverhoyles wrote: »

what has everyone been up too? I started dragon boat a couple weeks ago and I'am loving it. I'am down 31 lbs and 17 more to go!!! Feeling very motivated.I got my hair done and i went dark, have always been dirty blonde.I also bought some new clothes and got rid of some stuff that is way to big. I actually had to by a small skirt because the medium was way to big. I never thought that would happen. I have had a lot of non scale victories. Let me know yours!!!

Well done with the amazing loss!!

What is dragon boat?

amyoliverhoyles

It's a long boat with 22 people in it and we have to row in sync. It's pretty awesome. We go in races, it's a goo workout.

amyoliverhoyles

amyoliverhoyles

It feels like I've forgotten about putting myself on the list again. the last month has been a real struggle to keep going. My daughter has had a baby and we have been on holidays. I haven't been watching my eating at all and have slipped back into all my old habits. I'am up 10 lbs. and feeling drained. I need to get back on track, but am struggling, what do people do to help keep up motivation to keep going.

UpcyclerGirl

This dieting thing is not easy, and sometimes, we crash and burn. But every day is a new day to try again. That is how I am choosing to look at it. My story....

Two years ago, I weighed 60 lbs. less than I do now, thanks to this website. But when I hit a plateau that lasted 6 months with no change, no matter what I tried. So, I gave up - and in one year, I had gained back everything I lost. I admit, it was fun to eat again, but I am paying a terrible price. Two years ago, I could wear clothes off-the-rack. Now, I have to special order or shop at the fat girl stores. Two years ago, I kicked blood pressure meds. Now I am on twice as much medication that I was on before. Two years ago, muscles were toned and my stamina was incredible. Today, I can barely walk a block without wheezing, and my hips and knees burn. My shape has so radically changed, I can't even wear the same fat clothes I wore before I started my amazing journey here two years ago. I'm not looking for pity - in fact, I hope my story will encourage those of you working hard at this to STAY WITH IT! Going back to Fatland is no picnic. At my age (55), it's also bloody dangerous, too.

I am now committed to getting "back in the saddle again", and hope you will befriend me. We're in this thing together. Personally, I can't do this alone.

amyoliverhoyles

Im just finishing my first round of 21 day fix tomorrow and feeling pretty good about it. Nothing comes easy, its a constant struggle to stay committed and push through even when i want to quit. I'm excited to weigh in and measure and see how i did, then start another 21 days on sunday!!! Hows is everyone else doing?

kcpond

I have 2 kids that keep me very busy, and I have found out both the hard way and from services that we have in place that you need to take care of yourself. If you don't you won't be able to help out others. So make sure that you are able to look after yourself first.

amyoliverhoyles

Did really well on my first round of 21 day fix. Down 6lbs and 8.5 inches. I'm already a week into round two and doing well. Down another two pounds. How is everyone else doing.

amyoliverhoyles

I'm back on track and it feels great. A couple little bumps in the road, but all part of the journey. I've learned if I have a bad day, don't beat myself up. Just get backbone track and keep going. I'm human after all. Lol, hope everyone is doing well. I'm on the list.

kcpond

Bumps on the road are going to happen. Put it behind you and keep going.

amyoliverhoyles

Wow, reading back some of my first posts on here. It is still true and I am still working at putting myself on the list. Now with my girls being teenagers and the corona virus. We are home so much, so life isn’t as hectic as it normally is. I’ve got back on track at the beginning of September and I am down 18.8 pounds. Everything really seems to be clicking this time. Feeling amazing and motivated.

The_Elephant_Man

amyoliverhoyles wrote: »

Wow, reading back some of my first posts on here. It is still true and I am still working at putting myself on the list. Now with my girls being teenagers and the corona virus. We are home so much, so life isn’t as hectic as it normally is. I’ve got back on track at the beginning of September and I am down 18.8 pounds. Everything really seems to be clicking this time. Feeling amazing and motivated.

That's awesome!! You got this!