Checking In As Promised.... Updated on Post #6

[becka]

I ran into OHMom in the chat room on Friday night and she recognized me from my days here on WISH. I promised her that I would check-in sometime soon.

I don't really visit over here very much lately because I have to admit that I am not working very hard at being healthy. I have had a lot of issues these past few years and I am finding it extremely hard to get motivated enough to make the changes I know I need to make. I really hope that someday soon I am going to get the courage to begin again...hopefully for the last time.

I do appreciate the fact that I know WISH is here whenever I need it. I know that when the time finally comes when I can do this for myself that WISH will be an integral part of any success I might have.

Congratulations to all of you who are winning the battle to be healthier!!!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Nice to hear from you, Becka. First step is thinking about it. Next is doing it. We're here for you!

 

[tiggerlover]

Hi Becka! I've been gone for a long time too and just started lurking on these boards last week. UrsulasShadow is right, first step is thinking about it and the next is doing it. Life happens and it is so easy to fall off the wagon. I did so well for so long and then boom, things happen in life and I gained 20 pounds back. I tried to lose it alone, but couldn't, kept failing, so now I am back to WW (first week back OP) and working my way down again. When you are ready to get started again you will know and the knowledge that WISH is here is a great thing!

On a side note, the pictures of the kids are great, I still remember when you were pregnant with both of them!! They are both so adorable.

 

[ohMom]

Becka and lookie - Tiggerlover too!! Hi girls!!

please don't ever feel like you aren't WISH worthy -- this healthy thing is a struggle for ALL of us, that is why we are here TOGETHER!! i understand the ups and downs, I"ve had my ups on the scale over the past year too -- and busyiness of our lives. but checking in whenever you can, just seems to put the little voice back in my head that maybe will stop me from mindless eating or make me more aware of my choices for the day. and for me it will be a struggle, for ever maybe -- i'm just glad i have a group here that understands and encourages me through it.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Great that you checked in!

I WISH you will find your way to a healthier you and I'm glad that you know we are here for you. Please stop by even if you aren't connecting with the plan you would like. It hapens. It is great to hear from all WISHers!

Thank you for knowing we are here! Please stop by whenever you can.

 

[becka]

Again!

Well it has been about a month since ohMom asked me to check in and I am glad she did. Over the last few weeks things seem to be pointing in the right direction for me. First OHMom asking me about WISH in chat after so long, then I find out my workplace is trying to get together a WW at Work group (hopefully to start in a few weeks), DH starts talking about losing some weight himself and then on my cruise meets thread someone started a weight loss challenge to see who can lose the most before our December cruise.

It started to seem like the stars were starting to align so I have been thinking a lot and these past few days I have been really watching what I eat. I am not counting points officially but I have found myself keeping a mental tally and I have started making smarter choices. Usually if I can keep going for a few days like that then I am in pretty good shape. I am starting to really feel like I CAN do this! I feel like I am ready to commit to being a healthier person and I am starting to feel some excitement.

I know that whatever I do over the next few months that WISH will have to be a part of my life if I am to succeed so I hope to start spending some more time over here. I love all the success stories, support and tips we can share with each other!

I just wanted to pop in and say Hi and to publicly thank ohMom for being a great WISH ambassador and for helping to get a fellow lapsed WISHer back on the right track.

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Becka!!

Welcome back to WISH! I'm glad you popped in to say hi. Starting next Wednesday I will be back to WISHing full time. I too stayed away, came back, stayed away, vacationed too much this summer, etc. You know the drill. It's so crazy and hectic in life. One thing that has never left though is knowing that I can always come back to WISH and everyone will welcome me with open arms.

Glad your back.