Accountability is the answer!

golfbrew_matt

100% agree.

takingbackalison

I AGREE. I mean there probably are circumstances where it may not be your fault... But I mostly agree lol

Majunta

Food for thought...if one ate a healthy amount of calories but had Hypothyroidism (undiagnosed), that person would gain weight due to slower metablosim. There are times when the person is not responsible for the weight gain.

Not having all of the information is one thing, but realizing that something is wrong and not taking action to correct or get that information is another.

Agreed. I thought that was implied.:blushing:

pinkgigi

I know that accountability is the answer, but I also acknowledge and forgive myself for the reasons I put on 1/2 the weight I had lost. It doesn't have to be your 'fault', but it doesn't mean you can't do something about it.

I know it is harder to lose weight now I'm on medication, but not impossible, I know it is harder to exercise with my injury, but I'll find something I CAN do. I know that without someone to encourage and support me my life is more difficult but can find joy in other ways. This is because I am worth it and am finding ways other than eating to nurture and love myself.

Thank you for the post.

GG

ams89073

thank you! i love pleasing others and verbal praise does go a long way. and everyone needs a little pick me up and support! i appreciate your comment. =] (btw, everyone should get a scale that measures the body fat, it keeps you from freaking out when you have water weight at certain times. there's one at walmart for 35 dollars i got that shows bmi, fat percent, bone mass, water weight, and just plain scale weight! My cousin weighes more than me, but she's a ballerina with a little six pack. i never knew how much muscle mattered vs. just weight!)

ams89073

i just went back and read other posts before the one i posted.....

yes, i agree with accountability. obviously since i wrote on this post. However, we have to stay positive and not judge. This site seems to be based on working as a team. Yes, I may be wrong, I don't have all the answers because I'm not an expert. I just enjoy reading comments where people are supportive and upbeat, not the ones where they dispute people's statements. The fact that people are on this site is because they want to change. Yes, I may have been lazy at a time choosing not to eat well and not exercise. Yet, if you were tiny and could eat anything, why would you? 19 years of looking great without trying, and then gaining weight for no reason can put a shock on you. I am very self conscious and beat up on myself a lot. And it would hurt me for someone to tell me that it was all my fault for getting 'chunky.' I say let ppl blame it on something else before, but as long as they are changing in the now. I am changing my lifestyle now, and sure blaming it on some meds makes me feel like not such a failure. it makes it feel like a mistake i moved past. I can handle making mistakes, I can't handle being told I'm lazy and such. does that make any sense? We've all made bad decisions in the past, let's just look towards the future! I've read this post twice trying to make sure I'm not sounding bad, I'm not talking about anyone. promise!! =] it's just a general statement and my mentor teacher today just said that just because we dont' agree with someone doesn't mean they are wrong. it just means we're different. It's hard, even for me because I'm stubborn. let's just state our opinions, and agree to disagree whenever it happens. sorry this is so long btw, i'm graduating in may to become a teacher. i can't help it. Keep it up ladies and gentlemen! y'alls success inspires me to keep going with this.

cklbrown

I agree with you, although I do feel that Ben and Jerry could share a little of the blame, as we are best friends. (or a least we were!)

irishgal44

Amen! As much as I'd like to say I gained 15 lbs from going off the depo shot years and years ago, all in one month, I do remember eating a serious amount of butter cookies that year that were in my desk over Christmas break. Wow...kinda felt good to admit that. Whew.

And sometimes I wish I could turn back time...had a weight problem since childhood. Worked at a job that I biked

Steph70508

I agree with you, although I do feel that Ben and Jerry could share a little of the blame, as we are best friends. (or a least we were!)

mmmm Ben and Jerry! Lol

Steph70508

Steph, et al.

I agree with you whole hartedly.

For me, I lost my left leg and most of my right foot years ago. Prior to the amputations, I was a very ahlteic and fit. I spent 8 years in the military and could run circles around most people. After the loss of my leg and foot, I spent about 6 months in a wheel chair feeling sorry for myself and eating eveything in sight. Gained 60 lbs. Ever since then I have struggled with my weight. Yes, I have used my amputiations as an excuss for many years, saying I can't run or be as active as other people.

It wasn't until the beginning of this year that I decided enough was enoguh and got serious about loosing the wieght and getting back into shape. I am leaving all my excusses on the table and have already dropped 22lbs.

Not sure how I missed this post, but that is so great! This man cannot be stopped