Grrrr - wanna hit something

[Renae De Liz]

I know what you mean about feeling better about yourself at DL. My husband and I went this last December at heavier weights and it definitely took something away from the trip. So I understand what you're talking about.

I've lost 70+ pounds 3 times in my life, but this recent weight loss journey after my second son, and at 30 years old and a "sitting all day" job, my weight loss hit a screeching halt for 2 years now. I had about 30 pounds to be at my happy weight.

My husband and I took the leap recently to try Medifast, and it's worked better than anything I've ever done (Atkins, Insanity workout, more exercise/eating better). I've lost 15-18 pounds in two months, and my husband has lost 32!! It requires strict eating of their foods, but I am happier and feel healthier on this diet than I've been on any other. It makes you face your eating problems head on, but you get motivation for that battle by seeing rapid weight loss. It's GREAT, and maybe something you might be interested in. It takes a lot of willpower to get through the first week though.

Anyway, I hope you feel better!

 

[KatieRae]

I know exactly how you feel! I was almost at my goal weight when I found out I was pregnant (surprise!). I lost all of my pregnancy weight very quickly , prob bc I was breastfeeding. When I stopped breastfeeding, I started gaining. I am probably up 15 - 20 pounds from where I would like to be.

I told myself I was going to lose 20 pounds for Disneyland. We leave in two weeks. It didn't happen. I would be good for a few days and then lose it. I have a sweet tooth and I am also an emotional eater. And like you, I have been dealing with a lot, my stress level is at an all time high and I just find myself giving up on an almost daily basis. I am disappointed in myself but i am determined not to let it ruin this vacation. It is going to be hard because I love photos and I was so looking forward to having nice photos of me and my baby girl together on her first trip. I feel like every important event in her life so far, the photos have been awful!

BUT I made myself a promise that I am going to have a great trip and make awesome memories with my toddler, despite the photos and that by the next time I take her to Disney, I WILL be where I want to be.