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Hi ladies, joining you all again for September. Thank you, RavenStCloud, for creating this space and everyone joining in. You all inspire me so much! SW: 250 (8/2020) CW: 243 GW: 150 age 27, 5'3" My September goals: - Avoid binge eating. To support this goal, I'm going to have more healthy snacks throughout the day. After…
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I don't like to label anything as cheating. There's a lot of valid reasons why I don't always make the healthy choice. There needs to be self-acceptance within my healthy lifestyle practices to keep them sustainable and mentally healthy as well as physically. Taking time to reflect on my choices helps turn "cheating" into…
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@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 - Same here, about wanting clothing to look a certain way when worn. Shopping and finding my size available anywhere is a big motivator. Online wishlist window shopping for clothes I could someday wear can inspire me to stick with my habits. For the record I believe in beauty and style at every…
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Welcome @balaff you can certainly commiserate here...and ultimately celebrate I hope! When it comes to connecting with people, most are friendly and supportive. We all share a common goal to improve our health. Feel free to add me as a friend.
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@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 - You're wise to listen to your body over uninformed opinions. Often times people mean well when they say to "push yourself" but it's not that simple. Pushing too hard, too fast is bad for your health in other ways. Fingers crossed for your boyfriend's job opportunities. I miss going to the gym…
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Hi everyone! I'm just getting started here and am glad to see this supportive community of women. You're all rockstars. Looking forward to following everyone's continued journeys. I'm 5'3" and 27 years old. My starting weight was 250lbs. After my first week I weighed 247lbs. So far my changes have all been dietary. About…
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this is a major victory. keep going! : )
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Congratulations on your healthy progress! Slowing down like that is perfectly normal. Stick with it and the weight will continue to drop. I was able to lose 70lbs over 2 years (not always diligent with my habits so your milage may vary.)
