~*Highs & Lows*~ Anything Goes!

cc_campbell81,

Isn't it crazy how much weight affects all areas of our lives? I find it so interesting that it becomes a way in which we begin to define ourselves and our relationships.

Hey!

I was hoping to create a group that was all encompassing. I started a group a few months ago that has then since faded. I would like to talk with other members that are committed to themselves, the group, and being accountable. I am not saying that this should be your only group but I want "buddies" that are committed to being there good or bad. We should all be on the same page and lean on each other as an outlet to share "Highs & Lows". What I was planning on was that we could share our good moments and bad moments of each day. I need a place where I know someone is always going to be there...I do have friends and family but they are not on the same journey, so talking to them is unfortunately not helping at all.

Let me tell you a little bit about me! I am a 31 yr old single mother of one. We keep hearing about the economy and people losing their jobs, well I was one of those people. I probably spent about 8 hours being upset and then I changed my mind and decided it was a blessing in disguise. I was juggling full-time work with being a full-time student and being a full-time parent. With the lay off, I am fortunate to continue school full-time and really focus on that and since I was left with some space in my day I thought it would be best to work on me! I began getting healthly last Feb, after taking a nutrition class that was jaw-dropping to say the least, that is where my journey began. The fist few months I could not get it right and the bottom line is I didn't lose very much weight. In July I found my rhythm and lost about 13 lbs...then took about 2 months off. In late October I found MFP and that is when I really got serious about this. I have lost 15 lbs here so far which brings me to 211, total lose of 28 (oops I have been saying 30) but have been at a stand still for the past few weeks. I know why I am not losing no guess work there, but I want to continue and not fall off the wagon so to speak.

If you are interested in a place of commitment and support please tell me about you, lets get aquainted and do this together...Lets share every emotion and keep going even when it hurts. I am hurting now...but I am hoping I can find a group that can be supportive and work through it all together. The group I created before I think might have made people feel that if it was not a positive day it could not be shared (even though I encouraged it)...we were in a 10lbs a months challenge and people mainly posted postive things. I think that is what happened at least but I want people to feel comforted in sharing ANY and EVERYTHING here...

Hope to be meeting some new buddies...:happy:

Sorry to post so late it's been a busy day. My daughter is sick and not sleeping well. So I am sleep deprived, guess that's one of my lows. I stayed home from work with her and didn't get a chance to go to the gym today. Highs: My wonderful family, setting up our Christmas tree today, getting some push ups and situps in at the house, knowing that while this may be a rough week I am still headed in the right direction. I am a little jealouis that you are seeing snow today. I am living in Texas but originally from Illinois so I miss it sometimes. Hope you had a good day.

Sorry to hear the girl is sick is everything ok?? Is it a cold or flu?

Are you still looking for others to join your group? I hope so. I am 41, have no children and live in the middle of no-where. Most of the time, I am very up beat with a glass is 1/2 full attitude. I have my lows just like everyone else. I loved your thread name.
My father died from heart trouble 3.5 years ago and I found myself on a downward spiral of depression and gaining tons of weight. 11 weeks ago, I had my all time low when the scale tipped 237. After a good cry, I decided to do something about it. Thank goodness The Biggest Loser was on that night and in the trainer tip Jillian said people that log their food are 10 times more likely to lose weight. I found MFP on google search and haven't looked back. I got off my derriere and started exercising. My energy and outlook have really improved.