I Have Had It! I Have To Lose 25 Pounds!

[SandraC]

HELLO! Okay folks, you heard it hear! I want to be a loser!

A loser of 25 pounds!

I battled weight all my life. Five years ago I hit my high at 210 lbs. I was 175 lbs when I decided to quit smoking and went to 210 lbs. It was worth it because I still don't smoke. I had it! So I cut out the crap, counted calories and exercised. I went to 122 lbs in 8 months. I was an exercise freak! So much so that I went back to school and became an aerobics instructor. During my second pregnancy ( a little over 3 years ago ) I started teaching yoga. After my son was born I weighed 136 lbs and I thought I was fat. HA! Last April we went to WDW, I was 136 lbs. I wanted to lose 10 lbs and get to 120's again. Instead, I gained 20 lbs! I am now about 156 lbs. I am so disappointed, I haven't seen the scale in a couple of weeks. Tonight I went out to try on clothes and NOTHING looks good.

Here is the kicker ~ on Friday, I am getting am award at dd's school for leading fitness classes for the kids! I haven't felt this unhealthy in 5 years! I don't deserve this award. There are a couple of other volunteers who are so cruel, I know they will comment on how someone as heavy as me should not be leading fitness. I still teach 4 yoga classes a week and one step class. I also teach preschool art a couple mornings a week.

Tonight I got home, poured a giant glass of water and sat down at the computer!

I am done with being over weight!

For about 6 weeks, I have been experiencing terrible panic attacks and depression. I think the disappointment I have in myself is adding to the stress.

I will be coming here more often. Laying it on the line like this is hard for me ~ thanks for letting me get it all out! Thanks! Sandra

 

[Luvinit]

You are not alone....I have had a VERY similar experience. The whole school thing and all. (Lost weight when I started working...gained some back...yada yada)

Remember one thing when you are thinking about those evil women who are whispering behind your back....we all have crosses that we carry no matter what!!!

Someone who talks about anothers weight is just trying to pull herself up, by pushing another person down.

Hold your head up HIGH at your DD School...I PROMISE your DD will remember you being there and getting the award and the achievement of what it is for...not how much you weighed or how you looked!!!

Tracy

 

[nativetxn]

SandraC, my friend. I like your attitude! You <b>can</b> do this.

We can do it together. What eating plan will you follow?

Start visiting WISH everyday, it helps me so very much. Everyone here keeps me motivated and on target.

Sounds like you have taken that first big step. Hang in there, sweetie. You will be reporting losses on the WISH check in very soon.

Love your WISH clipart, both of you. Very attractive on you

Tracy is right. Be proud of yourself, you made a huge contribution to your daughter's school this year. That's all she will ever remember, you know, that she was proud of her mommy at school. And she <i>is</i> proud of you. Never forget that.

I'm proud of you too. I'm proud of you for coming here to WISH and deciding to get healthy again.

Hey, Tracy, you do pretty good for a reformed lurker I like your attitude, too

 

[anniet]

<marquee><font size=8><font color=purple>Welcome Sandra!!!!!</marquee></font></font>

 

[Alice Sr.]

Yea, more motivation, glad you are here.

Alice

 

[Debbie]

Welcome my friend! You can do this Sandra, and this is one of the two best boards on the block! Your clippie looks real good and NOW you can toe the line!

 

[zurgswife]

Welcome Sandra......You can do it girl....

 

[lvs_eeyore]

Welcome Sandra!!!! You CAN do it. WTG for starting!!!! Dont let those people get you down. You did a GREAT thing for your DD's school. Be proud of you!!! Your daughter Im sure is and so are we!!! Keep coming to the WISH board and we will help support you!!!!!

 

[wovenwonder]

So glad to have you here Sandra! Keep your head held high at the school program --- knowing that you've made the first step to a healthier YOU!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome Sandra, you can do this and don't let others bring you down. We each have our own worse enemy (ourselves) and we don't need to add to that problem.

It sounds as if you have set your mind to this and you will do it and then you will be happy and healthier and you will be jumping for joy!

 

[ead79]

Welcome to our group, Sandra! You've got a great attitude, and you CAN do it!!! Focus on the positive things you are doing now (like teaching yoga and step) to keep from getting down. Make lots of mini-rewards for yourself along the way. I totally understand how you feel when it comes to yo-yoing. I'm busy trying to break that habit even as we speak. You CAN do this!!!

 

[Cthia]

Welcome Sandra.

Congratulations on your award. You do deserve it. Don't let anyone bring you down, just means they are jealous of you.

You have come to the right place for encouragement and support.

 

[Beanie]

You have come to the right place, Sandra!! Welcome to the WISH Board!!

You will find lots of helpful advice, encouragment and support here!

 

[NancyK]

Nice to see you here Sandra. You'll love this board - everyone is so helpful!

 

[blanq]

WELCOME TO WISH, Sandra! You sound like you have reached the point where you are "ready to do it". Good for you! You know, I think you should feel proud to receive that award! You are getting that award for your volunteerism and dedication to teaching fitness to kids, and that is a WONDERFUL accomplishment! You are not getting the award for anything having to do with YOUR weight! Anyone who (i.e., those mean-spirited volunteers you mentioned) would turn it into something other than that is not even worth thinking about. You will find "TRUE" friends here on the WISH board. The people here will not judge you for your weight, or your struggles with it. They will support you and root you on. I am glad you are here!

Linda

 

[maryliz]

Hi Sandra ! I just joined WISH yesterday, and already I feel like I have friends that will always be here to lend me some will-power when I need it! You've done fantastic things in your life over the years and you can be very proud of your achievements.

Mary Liz

 

[nativetxn]

maryliz you <b>do</b> already have friends here who will always be there for you to help you. We've just been sitting here waiting for you to join us, you know. I was beginning to think you weren't ever going to show up

Katholyn