Can I join you guys again?

[disneyfanforever]

Hi everyone! I have been on the WISH board a couple times over the last few years but unfortunately have never stuck with the diet and exercise. I have just kept gaining weight and now I think I have to change my life for health reasons. I am a 38 year old mother of two boys age 13 and 9, and I really need to change.

My son needed a recent picture of me for a school project, and I realized I have hardly any pictures of me from the last 7 years (and only 1 that I think is even okay). I am just so sad to really realize there are so very few pictures of me with my kids as they have been growing up. I am ashamed that I have let myself get to this point.

I have decided to start exercising and I really like the idea of the couch to 5k program. Any advice would be great. I have no willpower, but I really think the time has come to get myself together and make the change.

Thanks for listening to my sob story. Sorry for rambling on so much.

 

[wlake]

Hello! I'm not a WISH board person, but I'm here browsing looking for inspiration for the same reasons you are! So I have no willpower or advice to give you, but know that you're not alone!

 

[disneyfanforever]

Thanks wlake. It is nice to know that I am not alone. Good luck to you. It just all becomes so overwhelming sometimes. I am really going to try to stick with an exercise program this time (although I say that everytime).

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi! You are welcome to join the BL challenge. We are doing teams until the end of March and then will all be on the same thread. You can pm me if you are interested. Or check out the main BL thread. I have found that chatting with people going through the same thing has really helped me to stay on track!

Here's a link to the main thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2615744

 

[Missoutandabout]

I could've written that exact same post.

I went back through old photos of mine just recently -- which was partly the impetus to get back on track with my (and my husband's) health. Saw some pictures pre-kiddo and OH MY! I remember feeling really good about myself. That's what I want back.

And, besides the selfish motivation of wanting to feel good about myself again, I want my lil' one to have a mommy she can be proud of...

 

[pjlla]

I second Rose's suggestion and invitation that you join our BL challenge! Everyone does their own kind of healthy eating plan and exercise. We have Weight Watchers, South Beach'ers, low carb/no carb, Sparkpeople, calorie counters, etc...... we have runners, walkers, bikers, swimmers.

What we DO have in common is the desire to be healthier!! We have plenty of ideas and chit chat. YOu can ask questions, look for suggestions, talk about food and recipes, etc.

At least come and check us out!! .......................P

 

[disneyfanforever]

Thanks everyone for the replies. It really does help and makes me feel not so alone. Rose, I have sent you a pm about the BL challenge. I am ready to make the changes that I need to so I can be healthy.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Been there done that, have the XXL t-shirt to prove it!!

Best advice I can give is put one foot in front of the other. Don't give up when things get tough, never look back. You've started this journey before, this time you have to decide not to give up. I too have joined the BL threads 3 times and dropped out. This is the longest I have ever made it.

Get rid of the shame!! Don't let it take control of your life. You are stronger then that!!! Own it and move forward!

Ditch the willpower! you have to do this will or not! I had to let that go too. We are almost the same age and my kids are the same age as yours. I get you!!

AS for C25K, take it slow. Even if you run at 2 miles and hour do it, don't give up. I'm not gonna lie, it's hard! I just finished week 4, day 2 today. But God I feel so much better then I did Week 1, day 1. I had tried C25K before and stuff always got in my way and I fell off the wagon but this last time I just decided I had to do it, I don't have a choice. I will not have diabetes like my mom, I will not die of a heart attack like my grandfather.

Day one, right now. Get a notebook and write. Write how you feel, write what you ate, everything you ate. Write what you did for exercise and how you felt. When I do C25K, even if it was a bad workout I write about it, and when I go back and read that it sucked but I finished, I feel amazing! I finished!!!!

Join the BL thread, post every day. There are days that I don't want to post here. Not enough time (like now, I'm supposed to leave in 2 minutes to get DS9 from school), don't have anything good to report, etc but I make a point to post. I know that if I don't I am inching towards the edge of the wagon, not posting is my first trigger for a downward spiral.


Sorry, gotta run I'm late and the school will know I'm DIS'ing again! LOL
I don't mean to make this sound witchy or preachy. I just didn't want to read and run. And my mind is going about a million miles and hour today.

 

[disneyfanforever]

Thanks BernardandMissBianca for the advice. You didn't sound witchy or preachy at all. I really have got to get it together and it is nice hearing from someone who was in a situation much like mine and has succeeded at making the change.

I am going to get a notebook out right now and start keeping a record of everything like you suggested. I am going to join the BL thread, and I so appreciate you taking the time to give me all of the advice you did. Thanks!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Any time!!! For some reason while I was posting I just sounded bossy and a little aggressive. I was probably feeding off my run with DS14 this morning. LOL

You are already on your way today, you got a journal. Make sure you write everything. Every lick of the spoon, every dollop of milk, all of it. I first started out just writing the food, then I slowly worked up to measurements, calorie content, etc.
Tomorrow start getting your water in and read up on C25K.
The next day swap out a bad food for a good one.
The next day set a goal. MY goal was 20% loss in this BL challenge.

slow and steady wins this race. Don't ever look at it like it's a diet, to me diets are a temporary solution to a permanent problem. You are making a lifestyle change, because this is a permanent change.
pjlla (Pamela) told us once, you will never be able to go back to eating and acting the way you did before, you can't eat like you've been skinny all your life. Oh how I mourned that loss, she broke my heart when she said that but she was right. This is a new me, a better me and I need to do what I can to make me the the best ME out there.

When you are having a good day, post. When you are having a bad day, post. That's what we are here for. I have known a lot of people in my life and as you can see by my post count I know a lot of people on the DIS. This is by far one of the most supportive groups of women and men I know. They are amazing!!! You can't go wrong with any of them.

I'm just starting out on my journey too, we can do this!!!

 

[ohMom]

back!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I replied to you both on the BL thread.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

DFF,
Just checking in to see how your day was going?

 

[disneyfanforever]

Thanks so much for checking on me. I have had a pretty good day. I bought new running shoes. I did the couch to 5k workout (week one, of course) on my sister's treadmill. I did write in my journal last night about what I had eaten, what I did for exercise, and my goals. My only real messup today was that I had some of son's tater tots from Sonic (he was going to throw them away!). I will try to have more control tomorrow.

Thanks again for asking about me. That was so nice! How was your day?

 

[ScubaD]

Hi everyone! I have been on the WISH board a couple times over the last few years but unfortunately have never stuck with the diet and exercise. I have just kept gaining weight and now I think I have to change my life for health reasons. I am a 38 year old mother of two boys age 13 and 9, and I really need to change.

My son needed a recent picture of me for a school project, and I realized I have hardly any pictures of me from the last 7 years (and only 1 that I think is even okay). I am just so sad to really realize there are so very few pictures of me with my kids as they have been growing up. I am ashamed that I have let myself get to this point.

I have decided to start exercising and I really like the idea of the couch to 5k program. Any advice would be great. I have no willpower, but I really think the time has come to get myself together and make the change.

Thanks for listening to my sob story. Sorry for rambling on so much.

Hello! I'm not a WISH board person, but I'm here browsing looking for inspiration for the same reasons you are! So I have no willpower or advice to give you, but know that you're not alone!

I could've written that exact same post.

I went back through old photos of mine just recently -- which was partly the impetus to get back on track with my (and my husband's) health. Saw some pictures pre-kiddo and OH MY! I remember feeling really good about myself. That's what I want back.

And, besides the selfish motivation of wanting to feel good about myself again, I want my lil' one to have a mommy she can be proud of...

Welcome everyone! This is a great board to be on as we do support everyone, because we are, or have been, in your position. I had a picture taken with my first grandson in August last year and it was embarrassing. From playing college football to being a blimp was disheartening. In December I walked into Weight Watchers, then on January 1st I started P90X and have lost weight every week so far. This community is a big reason why I have been successful because I don't want to let my teammates down.

Welcome aboard and best wishes on your new life.

Dave

 

[disneyfanforever]

Thanks for the welcome Dave! Congratulations on the success you have been having, and congrats on your grandbaby as well!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Thanks so much for checking on me. I have had a pretty good day. I bought new running shoes. I did the couch to 5k workout (week one, of course) on my sister's treadmill. I did write in my journal last night about what I had eaten, what I did for exercise, and my goals. My only real messup today was that I had some of son's tater tots from Sonic (he was going to throw them away!). I will try to have more control tomorrow.

Thanks again for asking about me. That was so nice! How was your day?

sounds like you have a fabulous day!! What kind of shoes did you get? I have the Asics Gel 1160's and I love them!!!
How did you feel about C25K? Did it feel ok? I skipped my workout today, it's my rest day but I try to do something but I'm still fighting this cold and my body was sore from our run yesterday.

Did you write down your tater tots? It's ok that you ate them. The impulse grabs are the hardest to deal with, I still do it. I'm trying to learn how to be ultra aware of every move I make but it's tough breaking those habits.

My day was pretty good. I thought I did ok with food but then when I looked back at the Panera site today I realized even though the cup of Broccoli Cheddar soup was only 190 calories, it has over 1000 mg of sodium!!! That is not good!!!
I did how ever get 1/2 a sandwich with no bread, that saved me 180 calories. The girl behind the counter thought I had 2 heads, but what ever! LOL

Overall I had a good day though. I just finished wrapping up my journaling for the day and I didn't snack at all. Tonight I worked on some scrapbook pages to keep me off the couch and keep me out of the pantry. I refuse to eat in my scrap room for fear of dropping stuff on my albums. So I didn't over indulge and I got something accomplished so I'm pretty happy!

So are you ready for tomorrow? Tomorrow we get all of our water in! 6 - 8oz servings of water. I've been really bad about not getting all my water in so we have to help each other on that one!
And if you got your BL team, don't forget tomorrow is weigh in day. PM your team name and your current weight to Tigger813.

Have a great night and a great morning tomorrow!! We'll touch base later in the day!

 

[Princess Nancy]

Hi! You are welcome to join the BL challenge. We are doing teams until the end of March and then will all be on the same thread. You can pm me if you are interested. Or check out the main BL thread. I have found that chatting with people going through the same thing has really helped me to stay on track!

Here's a link to the main thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2615744

Definitely JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone on there is so great and supportive!!!!!!