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Desperately Seeking Support and Motivation!

Hi Everyone! I'm a newbie. I just came across this message board and I am SO glad I did....

Posted by anniek109

Hi Everyone!

I'm a newbie. I just came across this message board and I am SO glad I did. I am hoping you all can help me find my way...

Name: Annie

Region: Shoreline of CT

Numbers: sw 171 / cw 171 / gw 130

Hardest Challenge: MOTIVATION, sticking with it, and FOOD!

I just turned 29 last month and I keep telling myself this is going to be my year. In the past 10 years I have tried Weight Watchers, numerous times, had a personal trainer for a year (man was that expensive). I tired high protein diets, no carb diets. I dont eat red meat or pork so that narrows down a lot of fattening foods. I have gone thru phases where I go to the gym 6 days a week and work out until I want to fall over and die. I have tired low calorie, practically starve yourself diets. Each time I have lost about 10-15 lbs, which dont get me wrong, is GREAT. But then I hit a wall, and no matter what different/more challenging things I try, I get stuck, so then I give up and I ALWAYS gain back what I lost...and then some. So here I am, having tried it all and I am the heaviest I have ever been, not to mention - the unhappiest.

Its not like I dont know what I have to do in order to lose the weight. Its just being able to step back and look at the big picture. I want to lose over 40 lbs. I mean, that seems like an impossible goal. I understand a negative attitude gets you nowhere. But I am sure a lot of you can relate to the hesitation - like, can I really do this? What makes this time different? How do I know I wont just fail, again? Do I want to lose this weight? HELL TO THE YES! Do I want to walk into a room and feel attractive, instead of instantly worrying about how fat I look? And wondering if people are calling me fat behind my back? You bet your ass I do. So, if my desire to lose weight and be happy and finally live the life I have robbed myself of for all these years, is so strong, why isnt it strong enough to get me through my weight loss journey?

Does anyone have some words of wisdom for a lost soul like me? Or perhaps a swift kick in the behind?View Thread

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Desperately Seeking Support and Motivation!

3 months ago I posted a cry for help. I walked away from the computer thinking no one...

Posted by anniek109

3 months ago I posted a cry for help. I walked away from the computer thinking no one would respond and no one would care. Shortly after, I forgot about the post and decided to quit complaining and do something about it. I joined a gym that had classes and started eating healthy. Today for some reason I remembered the post and decided to check it and I had over 40 responses! I am so sad that I didn't realize you all had taken the time to show your support sooner. Your posts were so wonderful and really made me smile. Just having people who don't even know me show such support is such a beautiful thing. Thank you all so much! I would like to happily report that since my post I have lost 12 lbs!!! I decided that "dieting" was not an option. I just make good choices. I try to eat as little carbs as possible and I avoid sweets. I started off with 2 weeks of ZERO carbs and no drinking. I hadn't even started working out. I lost a couple pounds so after that I slowly started added good carbs like veggies, fruit and some breads and maybe even some beer. And if I am in a situation where eating healthy isn't really an option I just make the best possible choice I can. If I slip up I don't make myself feel guilty, I just make better choices going forward. I joined a new gym and started take classes 3-5 days a week. It has literally become my life (in a good way). Yoga has become my absolute savior. I don't think I would have lost anything but my sanity had I not joined. I also do kickboxing, step, zumba, power lifting, pilates, etc. But I owe most of this to yoga and pilates. Its truly incredible. I feel so much stronger, and more flexible, and its SO FUN! I actually enjoy the gym now. Screw the treadmill! If I never step foot on one again, I'll be happy. I am losing about a 1lb a week. Sometimes I lose 2, sometimes I lose zero. I figure slow and steady is the way to go. And at this rate I should be at my goal by the time I am 30, which is my dream! That would make this weight loss journey about a year long. I never thought I could stick it out for a year but over 3 months have already past, so I don't think it will be so bad, especially since I am not starving myself or depriving myself. In the past, the only diets I was interested in were short term so I could look good QUICK. But I am not interested in that. I wanna look good forever, I want it to stick! So I refuse to even say I'm on a diet. I just - say it with me - MAKE GOOD CHOICES! I am not pressuring myself, I am not keeping myself from enjoying my life. I used to skip parties just cause I knew I couldn't say no to the food. But now, if I want to eat it, I do. And having that mind set somehow manages to keep me from eating the things I would normally have 2nds and 3rds of. I am more conscious now. Its like something finally clicked in my brain. Its like ok, I can do this and I don't have to be absolutely miserable...who knew?! And for the first time, I feel like I am on the right track. Again, your kind words and encouragement are incredible. Even though I got them so late, they are still special. And my journey is no where near over, so I hope to keep on receiving them. Keep it comin! And if anyone needs it, I finally feel like I am in the position where I can offer support to other people as well. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!View Thread

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