MercurialScribes

I'm solitary, so I really don't make food a big part of any of my rituals/celebrations... maybe if I did, I'd actually eat healthier than I am right now, LOL. I don't think once every other week would be a "bad" thing though... I still haven't even gotten "on track," but when I do, I'm going to try to incorporate a splurge…

I'm so sorry for your loss... I lost one of my dogs almost four years ago now, and it sent me into a spiral of depression and self-destructive behavior that I am still trying to crawl out of. I know how everything seems trivial after losing a pet... but they would never want us to suffer because of them. They would want us…

Thanks all... used Verity's suggestion to change my starting weight... that worked fine, so that's done... Dillydally, I actually do leave notes for them, and vice versa, usually something related to the dogs (thank goodness all of them at least "like" animals, and a couple of them I think my dogs like better than me,…

Thanks Shelley:) I wanted to enter this with complete honesty, and, although this step is seriously kinda tiny (still haven't been able to change my eating habits yet, or do any "real" exercise) it's a step. Of course clinical depression "counts" ... everyone has their own personal struggles... I also have…

Oh no, not at all, I just didn't know how to find this thread again until now, LOL! Oops. Still learning how to navigate the site and all of that. Yes, we all are much more than our diagnoses... I also have major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and then there are other things thrown around throughout the…

I too like to "cleanse" in the Fall... not only do I (usually... this year it's been difficult getting motivated) clean the house top to bottom, air things out, maybe do a bit of painting... I also smudge, and cleanse all of my stones and tools. I also tend to go on an organizational spree, and try to make my house more…

Thanks Jester, and everyone. I hadn't actually calculated that I have 175 pounds to lose, I just plugged in the numbers, and actually "guesstimated" my current weight, as I don't have a scale... I have more than a "person" to lose. Wow. Yes, I went over by a lot today, and I didn't exercise. I actually planned on joining…

I logged what I drank tonight, and was absolutely MORTIFIED by how much that added to my intake for the day... I went WAY over... on my first day! Thanks for adding me... we can definitely be a support... I'll need it with the friends I keep, LOL! We can do it!!!

I'm not sure what you guys are meaning by the "deficit"... where is this information? I was just going by the 1500 calorie allotment I was given, and I was over it, by a LOT, on my first day... mostly due to the drinks I had tonight as a "last hurrah." I'm just looking at these first days as a "what not to do" as I…

I'm ner (first day) but your post caught my eye... I forgot to even log the alcoholic drinks I had today... drat. Now I'm gonna be even more over my limit. I have quit drinking cold-turkey a few times, and, depending on how much and how often you drink, there can be withdrawal symptoms, both physical and psychological.…

I think it's amazing... inspirational too! Thanks for sharing this, and keep up the good work!

Merry Meet to all! I am an almost 33 year old Wiccan/Pagan gal looking to meet some like-minded and supportive friends for this weight loss journey of mine. I just joined this site tonight, after much deliberation, and am very nervous about failing. I tend to set myself up for failure, but I really want/need to succeed…

Hi :) I'm completely new... this is my first day, but I'm thoroughly enjoying reading about everyone, and am looking for some supportive friends myself. I don't even know how to "add" anyone at this point... still familiarizing myself with the site and all. I have a long way to go, and anticipate being a very active and…

I'm new too... this is my first time, and I'm so nervous! I tried convincing a couple of friends to join with me, but no go, so I'm on my own :( I just posted an intro thread too... Dissociative Identity Disorder weight loss?? I would love to help support you with your weight loss goals, and hope you feel the same :) Let's…

Thanks so much! I also suffer from clinical depression, as well as generalized anxiety disorder, but the DID is the main thing that is keeping me from losing weight at the present time. I try not to let my "disorders" define me whatsoever, but it is more difficult with DID than with most. That being said, some of my…