Need support and encouragement to loose 160 pounds.

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  • mremington4
    mremington4 Posts: 11 Member
    Thanks Jen,

    I know that I can do this now. For what ever reason the time is right. My husband loves and supports me but is very frustrated because he has tried everything to help me. He has just given up over the 18 years we have been married. He will come around if I stick to it this time. Like I said I have started this journey about 20 times over the 18 years and have failed all 20 times.

    Unfortunately we go to counseling. My daughter just got out of residential care and was diagnosed with a personality disorder. She struggles everyday to just want to exist. I need to do this for her too. Maybe if she sees me succeed she will try too.

    Anyway.... life can and will only get better in 2013 !
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    what you NEED to get started is self-discpline, determination and will-power, to get off the internet and start creating your own momentum.

    You want people to sit around and talk about exercise and healthy eating with? Then you better get out there and do something to contribute to the conversation later.

    No motivational friends are going to want to hear you constantly moaning about how you are always restarting, they are gonna wanna see consistent workouts logged and exciting adventures in cooking... not 'oh well tomorrow is a new day'.

    Cause it's not.

    Prove you're actually serious this time.
  • sweetsarahv
    sweetsarahv Posts: 180 Member
    Welcome!!!! Your story tugs at my heart. I obviously don't know you, but I know you deserve happiness, and I am so sad you are so bogged down in all of this weight mess!

    You have joined this site, and so you already doing something about the issue. Be strong. Dig deep. Work hard, and be patient.

    Everyone is right. You have to take this journey for yourself. The critics will ALWAYS be there. You can't pay them any attention.

    Feel free to add me!
  • mremington4
    mremington4 Posts: 11 Member
    Look I don't want sympathy I just want people to talk to. If you don't like what I write then don't read it. I thought I was being positive and said I had a good week even with the temptations of going out to dinner.

    Thanks everyone for the positive support it is much appreciated.

    Michelle
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Sympathy?

    ok - i was just letting you know - that if you want supportive, healthy, active, encouraging friends, you have to be one as well. Otherwise, they are getting the rotten end of the deal. That wasn't about sympathy. Venting is fine - but if you wanna lose 160 pounds and you need people here to help you, you're going to have to give as good as you get.
  • aprildurel
    aprildurel Posts: 6 Member
    I agree with the previous positive posts...set realistic goals for yourself, take it day by day, and be as consistent as possible. You can do it!!!! Feel free to add me as a friend. :-)
  • mremington4
    mremington4 Posts: 11 Member
    Lost a total of 12 pounds so far and it will be 2 weeks on Monday. I'm very proud of a few things...

    ~ Cold turkey on soda and diet soda's
    ~ Cold turkey on Artificial Sugars
    ~ Dropped my carb intake
    ~ 2 tablespoons of milk a day
    ~ small amounts of juice and fruit

    I also have been keeping my calorie intake between 1200 and 1500 per day.

    I have a cold but other than that I'm feeling pretty good.
  • Food4Fuel
    Food4Fuel Posts: 37 Member
    Hey I just read your thread and I get it. I've tried and failed before and worn out my friends and family saying that next times going to be different. But you know what., we're both going to do it THIS time. This is your life, don't quit, you're on your way and you deserve to be healthy. Please keep me posted, I look forward to seeing you succeed.
    Jonathan
  • dancinnik
    dancinnik Posts: 17
    WOW, I just started on here this past week and it amazes me that there is so much support out here to help keepseach of us on track! I know that we have to do this for ourselves, that it's my job to get up off the couch and exercise, to eat the right things and whatnot but its wonderful to know there are people who are there for me when I have a bad day so thank you.
    I am just starting this adventure. Since starting it I have lost 1lb, not much when you 160 to go but its a start. I've always overweight (execpt a couple years when I was a teenager), so if any would like to add me feel free, we can help support each other! Have a fantastic day and the best of luck on our journeys!
  • mremington4
    mremington4 Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you Jonathan..... I know there are a lot of us out there trying to do it one last time. I really believe I'm at that point. Yesterday was a bad day for me and I did fail but today I'm doing much better and I'm moving on. That is all I really can do at this point. I hope you keep fighting the fight this time too. Good Luck and I'm here for you if you need to vent.

    Michelle

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