I can't fail

chevonmaha
chevonmaha Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, I am Chevon.
I have struggled with my weight for most of my life, sometimes it's up, and sometimes it's down.
For the past few years, it has been on a slow, but steady upward trend. Then 2020 happened, life took a 180. My business like so many others took a massive hit, I lost loved ones ( not to the virus) and my anxiety kicked into overdrive. I am an emotional eater, I eat when I am sad or angry, or anxious.
My anxiety also leaves me tired and unmotivated and all-around feeling crappy. I have spent way too many days on the couch with cheese curls, too scared, worried, and tired to move.
The thing is I like working out and I have no problem eating healthy foods. My battle is with my anxiety, which makes me want to just order kfc and sleep.
But I am about to turn 33 in less than a month and I am over 350 lbs. I look at the number and can't believe I let myself gain so much weight in such a short time.
At this junction, I have one of two choices, take control of my life and lose the weight or continue to sink into the dark abyss that is my anxiety. I prefer the former, and I refuse to fail.

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  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    edited October 2020
    Doggone it. This year has taken its toll. There's no such thing as the perfect day to begin and there's no such as the Finish Line. So jump in here today because the water is fine. I call it Morning Glory Pool.

    Read the stickies at the top of every section. Edge your way down slowly and aim .5 lbs a week. You'll have a greater chance of getting there and staying there for the rest of your life. Long term weight stability is the overall goal for me. Pick yourself UP and dust yourself off. Let nothing deter you.

  • forestfreek
    forestfreek Posts: 5,770 Member
    Diatonic12 wrote: »
    Doggone it. This year has taken its toll. There's no such thing as the perfect day to begin and there's no such as the Finish Line. So jump in here today because the water is fine. I call it Morning Glory Pool.

    Read the stickies at the top of every section. Edge your way down slowly and aim .5 lbs a week. You'll have a greater chance of getting there and staying there for the rest of your life. Long term weight stability is the overall goal for me. Pick yourself UP and dust yourself off. Let nothing deter you.

    You always say it perfectly, gal. Love reading your responses 🥰

    @chevonmaha - welcome. You’ve come to the right place. Lots of support and encouragement on this site but ultimately our journey is our own. Believe that you deserve the best and go for it 💕

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