Finding the way...

becomewhatyoubelieve

Hello All!

Been using MFP for about a year now. I started weighing in @ 296 pounds in March 2011, I'm 5"5. Currently I am down to 211. I've come to realize that it has become much, much harder to lose the pounds now that I am getting closer to my ultimate goal weight of 175. I exercise 6 days and rest for 1. I attempt to eat a 1200-1300 calorie a day diet, but I will admit I do have a sweet tooth so at times I do indulge. My dilemma is this, I find that even though I am trying to keep doing different exercises daily to avoid muscle memory, I am feeling very monotonous with it. I get up at 4:45 am on a daily basis just to make sure I get in the exercise because @ the end of my work day I am so beat. It has been such a hard journey for me and I like to say it's been blood, sweat, and tears practically because of all the mental and physical strength involved in becoming healthier. Ultimately I am my own harshest critic and judge and if I even gain 1 pound, I come down hard on myself. I welcome new fitness pals and I am interested in hearing much needed advice, thank you.

P.S. I commend you all for taking the steps to become healthier! ;o)

Roxy

TheLittleLebowski

Hey Roxy

You need to go easier on yourself, you've done a fantastic job! I'm not one for advice because I still have a lot to learn but I'll offer plenty of encouragement, especially to those who are as obviously dedicated as yourself! Keep up the great work, you're a lot closer tan you were back in March last year, always remember that.

chillingmama

good job keep up the good work, me I have long journey to go I and I hope I get the added support here.

becomewhatyoubelieve

Thanks guys! I know that looking back I am so much more far ahead than last year. In the overall scheme of things, I know I worked hard at it and I did see results. Everyday is a struggle to make sure I eat right and I get movin'. Hopefully we can all help each other out on here...positivity breeds positivity!!!

chillingmama

You can say that again!

I will be here if you need me, I was 272 last December, went on a high protein diet, went down to 238, started eating again went up to 256, and here I am now at 250, I prey everyday to have the strength to not give up this time, I know I can do and so can you, it's a up hill battle, but when we get to the top we can look down and be so proud of ourselves!

becomewhatyoubelieve

AMEN to that!!!! Good for you!!!! See, if we set our hearts and minds to it we CAN and WILL do it. Ditto! I will be here if anyone needs any positivity and just a nudge to keep going. Lord I know how hard it can be.