What's it going to Take?

[Shelleybean78]

At the Beginning of the Year I decided to finally get my act together and loose some weight, No more excuses, no more "one more day's" and  no more crash diets. I joined Weight Watchers and in the first three weeks I lost 6 pounds. Not really what I had hoped for but at the same time it was something! At the first of Feb. I took two positive Pregnancy tests and decided my "eating right" was over! I pigged out over a week and probably gained 3 pounds back at least! Well come to find out I had a "false Positive" and after having 3 miscarriages (half the reason for the extra 30 pounds) last year I was crushed. So right back to eating to make things all better again! Since then I've reached my highest weight and I'm disguisted with myself. I promised myself I would NOT let myself go back and that's exactly what I did!

So Once again I stand here at the beginning ready to do this all over again. I kept making excuses about ttc again and not wanting to do it but the truth is loosing weight is going to take work, not just work but hard work and I wasn't ready for the commitment, I'm not sure that I fully am now. So I decided that I needed something to motivate me, Something long term that would give  me a goal date, Well We booked our Trip to Disney and now I have no more excuses!! My Goal Date is August 24th, When I pull out of my drive way and head to Florida!

 So far I have been "better" about what I eat but not what I should be doing, I have started walking some with a friend but need to be committed more to a weekly routine. I have finally got all the junk food out of the house and tomorrow is Grocery day so I am going to only bring home what I can allow myself to have and start counting  my WW points again. I also have a friend that has mailed me the Biggest Loser DVD and I'm going to start doing that a couple of times a week.

 I know I can do this, I just have to believe in myself, Shelley got Shelley in this position and only Shelley can get herself out!  So for those of you who have gone on before me and accomplished your goals, What motivated you to loose? What helped you stay focused and not go down a side road?? (those are easy for me to take!) I'm going to do this and I'm going to be PROUD of myself for not giving up!!

 

 

[Cerdwin]

Apr. 25, 2008 at 4:06 PM

Good for you! I have also recently made a "life style change". I now eat as a diabetic should eat. I only consume 1200 calories or less every day. BUT...I am FULL. All the time. If you want more info send me a post and I will tell you about it.

P.s. I have lost 10 lbs in 1 1/2 week.

 

Cerdwin

[sunflowerfreak]

Apr. 25, 2008 at 4:10 PM

woohoo!!! You go girl!!!! I know you can do it.  I think the hardest part in starting anything weight loss program is JUST GETTING STARTED!!!! and you have done that.  So the you have accomplished the first hardest hurddle.  Just keep going.  As long as SOMETHING 15 - 20 min a day that will get you there.  It may not be as fast as you want but it will get you there. I worked out up until January of  2008 then for some reason I stopped.  I went snowboarding in Utah and haven't worked out since but I'm planning on starting up next week again.  I love the way when you work out the way your body is contoures itself to thin out the fat.  I don't weigh myself at all but once you get started it gets addicting.  So Good luck in working out and walking.  Remember drink lots and lots and lots of water. 

 

[anniejackmom]

Apr. 25, 2008 at 4:30 PM Shelley...I can completely relate! I am always starting and stopping and making excuses. I have finally realized I am the only person who can change this. I too want everthing to happen overnight, but it is a life style change. More of a journey than a destination. I have been very motivated this week. If you want we can push each other! Good luck to you!!!!

[Bmardis]

Apr. 25, 2008 at 10:18 PM You can do it! Just keep your eye on the goal. If you veer off course, that's okay, dont' beat yourself up abou it. Pick up the next day like it never happened. This is a battle that we will win!

[majs2008]

Apr. 30, 2008 at 2:49 PM I love this BLOG!!!  GREAT JOB!!  YOU ARE SO INSPIRING!!!!  You can definitely do this....one day at a time.  I feel better mentaly when i work out - so that's what did it for me.  Tired of being sick and tired.  It also HELPED BIG TIME with a friend - we are all the time giving each other tips on fat free foods and recipes and fat free ice creams and goodies that were really good stuff to get that 'sweet tooth' fix.  Also - eat little, healthy stuff all day long.  You'll stay full feeling and dont eat after a certain time at night.  AND - dont deprive yourself of bite's of things you love to eat...mac n cheese, candy - just one bite or two.  You're awesome at everything you do - so I know you can do this.  These are just the things that helped me...good lord- still help me!!!!  I gotta get back on track after reading this.

[stephanie559]

May. 1, 2008 at 12:07 AM

For me, I literally visualize myself at the finishing line yelling "Yea I did it." You can definitely do it. You just have to set your mind to it and do it. It will not be easy but once you start you will not stop. Just look at it this way. Thirty minutes of exercise you do, you are literally giving back to your life health wise. You are improving your whole self. And, you will feel and look great in the end. Keep encourage and keep doing it.

 

Stephanie