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s_sand7

Hello, my name is Shannon and I have been struggling with my weight all my life. I have a very energetic 3 year old and I want to be able to have the energy I need to keep up with her. I have always found food to be a comfort, and I am trying to see food as a way to survive by, and not live by. I am just trying to stay positive about this and keep the motivation in my mind to keep going.

Paigergirl

Welcome Shannon! I hear ya, as I have the same issues. I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old. I'm so ready to be healthy again. Good luck on your journey!

s_sand7

Thank you, and good luck to you as well. I only wish I could get half of the energy my 3 year old has. If I had that I think I would feel alot better about myself. lol I guess one day at a time, One mile at a time.

rebeccawible

hi! welcome! add me if you need support!

TrainerRobin

Welcome. This is a wonderful tool and the community here is helpful and friendly. Good luck with your journey!

gatorflyer

Welcome, Shannon. You have found the right place to help you meet your goals. I think you will find many helpful resources and supportive folks. I'm right there with you, using food as comfort. Sometimes we eat out of boredom, though I doubt with an energetic 3 year old there is much boredom. The fact is, food is a necessary thing. Our brains know that intellectually, but now we have to put it into action. Life can be unpredicatable and suddenly we get into bad habits. I believe success on this journey is based on 3 things:

1. Committment
2. Planning and Developing good habits (calorie counting and incorporating exercise)
3. Being accountable

Try incorporating exercise into the chasing of the energetic 3 year old. Also, plan meals including healthy snacks especially for unpredictable times.

Good luck on your journey and feel free to add me if you'd like a supportive friend.

s_sand7

Thank you, and you are completely right. The accountability is completely on me and I don't think I have ever thought of it that way. That is a bit of an eye opener. I can complain about my weight all day long, but only I can do something about it.