DVC Jen's Journal (comments welcome)

[DVC Jen]

Well here I go again. Yes again. This will be my third attempt to not just lose weight (which I have done in the past) but to KEEP it off (which I have NOT done in the past). My first attempt got me from a size 22 to a size 16 and then I ate myself into a 24.

Attempt number two was even more successful and I was able to keep it off a lot longer. I started out at that size 24 and was able to get down into a 10 (for about 2 weeks) and then stress caused me to stop working out... stop eating the way I KNOW I should and I am currently in a size 18.

I am sad that I slipped again, but proud that I caught it before I passed the size 18 and went into a 20 or higher. I know I can do it again, but I get scared that I will never be able to keep it off.

I am an emotional eater and was able to get a grip on every single emotion that got me into that size 24..well every single emotion but stress.

When I slipped this past time it was due to health scares with my DH. Fortunately that is all behind us and he is doing great.

So.. I am back on my journey to becoming as healthy as I can possibly be.

I have 2 daughters that are the main source of inspiration for me. Both of my parents died when I was a teen. I was 13 when my Mom died and 16 when my Dad died. They both had cancer. Because of that family history and knowing how it felt to grow up without parents by my side my biggest fear is to die before my own daughters are adults.

I want to see my girls graduate from high school, go to college, fet that first real job, fall in love, get married and I want to hold my grandchildren some day.

I don't think I am going to do that if I don't permanently get a grip on my eating habits and health.

Last week I started again and I did pretty good. I worked out every day. I really watched what I ate and as of this morning (the one week mark) I have lost 2 pounds.

My short term goal is to lose 14 more by Valentines Day. If I don't get it..that is OK. I WILL get there..but I am hoping to do it by then... kind of a gift of love for myself. I want to be in a size 16..but secretly hoping for a 14 by our next trip to WDW.

I think these journals are an awesome idea and I am really hoping that having this available for me to go back and read when things get tough, will be a source of strength and a reminder of how far I have come.. or simply to inspire me to not let myself slip again.

 

[DoeWDW]

Welcome to the WISH Journal board, Jennifer! I love your user name - I assume it means you're a DVC member. We own points at the Beach Club Villas - my true home. We spend the rest of our time in Pennsylvania.

Journalling has been an amazing help to me and I hope you find it helpful too! Best wishes on your journey!

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Jennifer!

Like you and Doe, I am a DVC member too. My home resort is Hilton Head. Looking forward to being there for Thanksgiving week this year. I think those kitchens are going to come in handy with all our new healthy ways of eating.

I know you can do it this time and keep it off. Your children are such an inspiration to get and keep healthy. Also keeping a journal has proved to be invaluable to so many of us that I know it will be helpful to you too.

I'll check back on you later. Have a great day and congrats on the 2 pound loss - what an awesome start!