Finally!!

[disneygals]

Finally! I can claim my 5 lb clippie!

I have made some goal changes... I am only going for an average of 1 pound per week. After reading the Dr Phil book, I've really seen that I need to make a lifestyle change and not a diet.

Food is my main vice and coping mechanism. I've had a fairly horrendous 3 years where I had to be incredibly strong for everyone else coupled with the every day stress that others face. I had accepted my average size after 3 kids and was in the healthy range. I gained weight due to stress and then yo-yo'd up to the weight I am now, by the diet/deprivation and then binge/overeat syndrome. I have realized that it's insane to expect myself to change these habits overnight. My main goal is to try to eat when hungry and not beat myself up when I overeat. My self-worth is NOT measured by the size of my thighs!

I have started exercising and have done that 7 out of the last 9 days.

So, that's my story (which was actually very wrenching to write, for some reason) and thanks for listening.

Vivienne

 

[tlgoblue]

Vivienne,
Thanks for your candid post. I think we all struggle with the yo-yo and it is a healthy first step to talk about it. That is what makes this board so great. We all hear you and most of us comletely understand. This is a jourmey in which there is strength in numbers. Together, we can do it. Glad to have you here!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

Oh, I forgot to mention how beautiful you look in your new clippie!

 

[Amelia]

The stories are all different but the feeling of helplessness are all the same. We're here to help and encourage each other. You've come to the right place for a pat on the back when you celebrate your victories and a big hug when you've had less than a good day. We'll dance with you, play with you, and hold your hand if you need it.

Right now you're in line for a big congratulations and a hardy pat on the back for a job well done!! Keep up the good work!!

 

[cinmell]

Congratulations on the 5 lbs clippie, way to go! Also, congrats on the exercise. I know it's hard and not always fun (at least for me) but once you get into a regular routine, I think you will find that you don't want to miss a day which is good! Good luck and keep up the great work!

 

[disneygals]

Thanks for the sweet replies!! It REALLY helps!!

Vivienne

 

[binny]

wow, I could have witten that post!

You sound so much like me!


Congrats to you!!

 

[Beanie]

Congratulations on the 5lb clippie!! Keep up the great work!!

 

[geetey]

Congrats on your first new clippie! It's cute. But more importantly, congrats on starting to exercise!! It will do wonders for you!!

 

[dzneprincess]

YIPEE!

 

[wovenwonder]

GOOD FOR YOU! You've tossed out that YoYo and have grabbed on to a plan that you can live with for LIFE!

Congratulations on the new clippie ---- it looks FABULOUS on YOU!