My WebMD Sign In

Please enter email address

Enter your password

Keep me signed in on this computer

Show more Information

If you select "Keep me signed in on this computer", every time you visit WebMD.com you won't have to type your email address and password. This means that a cookie will stay on your computer even when you exit or close your browser which may reduce your levels of privacy and security. You should never select this option if you're using a publicly accessible computer, or if you're sharing a computer with others. Even if you select this option there are some features of our site that still require you to log in for privacy reasons.

Forget your password? Having trouble signing in?

Why should I
sign up for WebMD?

With a WebMD Account you can:

Track your way to weight loss success
Manage your family's vaccinations
Join the conversation

See more benefits Sign Up

Why WebMD?

My WebMD

Show Menu

Facebook Twitter Pinterest

WebMD Home

Dieting Club: 50 - 100 Lbs Community

Where did this weight come from? It is time to get busy and take it off. Share ... more

SET A GOAL

Set goals- for me I have to set an attainable goal. I need to accomplish something and not...

Posted by pcw52

Was this Helpful?

9 of 16 found this Tip helpful

1 Reply | ReplyReport This| Share this:SET A GOAL Set goals- for me I have to set an attainable goal. I need to accomplish something and not...

Reply: Starting Over… And Where to Start

About 7 years ago I was in a terrible car crash and the recovery is ongoing. Along with it,...

Posted by pcw52

About 7 years ago I was in a terrible car crash and the recovery is ongoing. Along with it, my asthma got out of control and as I sat, my weight ballooned up. Then I found that I had several health issues and as the medicines were added to my daily regime, my weight piled on. Just as I determined to lose weight then, my mother started having falls and I wound up sitting at hospitals and nursing homes. Is this depressing? I finally got her well enough and I started to lose weight and I ruptured a disk right in my waist. I couldn't move and I started getting professional help for that. I am now 7 months into a new life style I started to move in May. first I made it to the mailbox about 50 feet. finally I made it to the corner which was about 600 feet and finally I can make a mile. My trusty gazelle allows me to exercise for 6 miles a day (not all at one time).I do some bands and some hand weights. I have lost 30 lbs. In December, I was working very hard to make sure my 91 year old mother would have the best Christmas ever with all the decorations that I had not used the last several years. My girls are in college and my youngest will graduate soon. I made the foods and candies that we have enjoyed over the past 35 years. Making the buckeyes flared up my sensitive back thus for most of December, I have slowly bee recovering from the injury. Just last week, I started on the gazelle and I have lost another lb., but I have about 50 lbs. to lose. I need to have it lost by Thanksgiving 2011 because my daughter will graduate from college.

All my youngest daughter's life, I have been ill or injured for 21 years. Even though I have acquired problems with my heart, kidneys, blood pressure, liver, back , shoulders and hand; I feel like I can do this. I will lose the weight and get my health on a new road. The asthma has always been as stumbling block for me. Odd to think that the back is my biggest obstacle now.

The obstacle to losing weight right now is that I keep thinking that I will eat this dessert and will not do it "tomorrow". I had done so well for months and then I injured my back and started to eat things I shouldn't and I gained 6 lbs. back (it was the holidays). Why is that? I need to throw out all cookies and cakes! I am weak and I need more self control. I was feeling so much better when I was losing weight. Having said that, I was anxious over my size. I was not dropping dress sizes quickly. From 2x to large when other people I know were down to size 10 and 8's having started to lose wt. at the same time as me. They ,however, get to do far more exercises that I can do. I wonder if it is the wrong thing to compare myself to someone else? I will do the gazelle now and drink some water.
AllView Thread

Posted bypcw52

148 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Starting Over… And Where to Start About 7 years ago I was in a terrible car crash and the recovery is ongoing. Along with it,...

See Related Eating & Diet Communities

See All Communities

Women's Health Newsletter

Find out what women really need.

Other Member Communities

Dieting Club: 10 - 25 Lbs Member Community Share Your Tips and Support!
Caregiving Member Community The Support and Understanding You Need!
Parenting Friends Talking Member Community Get Support from Members Like You!

The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.

Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.