I'm digging in my heels again and.....

[December99]

Coming back to this board. After alot of support a couple of weeks ago from Holly and telling me I can do it and telling myself I NEED to do....I'm gonna give it another try.

Over a year and a half ago I had joined WW and lost 25 pounds, then I went to WDW and ate what I wanted and gained back 10. Over the course of the last 1 1/2 years I have gained all 25 back plus 4 (as of this morning). I feel miserable, I'm having problems breathing, I'm always out of breath, I'm always tired and I'm going on a cruise in less than 3 months. I HAVE to do something. My health is not in danger but I feel like it is. My blood pressure is still great which has always been a good thing I have in me. I just have to stop feeling sorry for myself and get off my dead butt and do something about it.

I ate the easter candy that I had last week, got that out of the house. I'm not doing a particular program right now because I just am not. I'm going to try and pick up on some exercise which I know I'm very weak in. I was going to Curves but my schedule since my mom died has just been hell and I can't get there. So I'm going to try walking. I need to get a treadmill but other things are more priority right now. I'll just see what I can do. My dd has also gained alot of weight and I told her last week we have to do something about it and so if she is, then I need to also.

 

[PAdisMOM]

Good luck!

Involving dd with you sets a great example for her.

 

[Snow White]

Good luck to both of you!!!! Keep us posted how it goes!

 

[ohMom]

12/99

Welcome! I am doing WW on my own and would be honored to be in your support system! Keep us posted each day and come here when you feel like snacking, or not exercising, or just need a laugh or hug! You will quickly realize you are a member of the "family" too!

We also went to WDW 12/99! (I remembered your explaination for the name in the user thread b/c of it )

That was my only trip so far! I'm looking forward to spending the next 7 months right here with these LOSERS until our next trip! This time there will be a little less of me going!!!!

 

[Kelsie]

Welcome to WISH, December! It's great to see you back.

We are here for you whenever you need us.. It will be difficult for you for awhile but, take it from me, it gets so much easier.

 

[TigH]

Well, welcome back!

Life is great because you always have another chance to start over, no matter what! So hang in there and little by little you'll see those changes that will make you happy! Hope you post here often. Heck, I think that's the real secret behind our weight loss, we are all on the WISH board reading and writing so we don't have a chance to snack!

 

[Meriweather]

Hi Chris!
I just joined in yesterday (so far so good...but I'm starving!! )

so...when the urge hits......we can talk toppers instead of food!!

Good luck!

 

[December99]

Well I already messed up for the day so there is always tomorrow....I went home for lunch and did some damage to a box of KK's....well not that much damage but I wasn't planning on eating that. And I had done so well not bringing any "junk" with me to work for snack. My goal is to eat more fruit and raw veggies (I HATE veggies).

And I hear ya Meriweather....I'm hungry today too. Guess it's time to go eat my apple.

 

[wovenwonder]

You've made the first step by coming back here Chris! We are all here for support -- just let us know if we can do anything to help you out.

YOU CAN DO IT --- one step at a time. Don't look back - you are moving forward now to a healthier YOU!

 

[Mskanga]

Chris, I am not in any particular diet, however it works for me to watch what I eat and exercise a bit more than I used to ( which was nothing ), I'm always moving doing something ( except when I am DISing , and over the last 15 months I have lost 26 lbs, it may not be a lot for some , but it is for me, I'm more comfortable than I was before , clothes fit much better ( and I even went down one size ) and if I was to stay to where I am now without loosing anymore, I'm ok with it, as you know I'm a tall person. I am hoping to loose some more this summer , so welcome to the loosers bunch , I think this is the perfect place to come for support, we are all on the same boat.
I have no problems whatsoever eating veggies ( cooked or raw ) or fruit , I can live all summer on watermellon and fruit salads, I plan on doing that. Like you I love KK's but they are off limits for me now.....and the pay off is so well worth it.

 

[minnie56]

I lost 54 lbs 3 years ago using Xenicol. I am not sure if that method is the kind anybody here is trying?

I stayed on it for 3 months and took it 2x daily. I lost my weight pretty quickly and think more than anything else...it was the fear of the side-effects of the medication that kept me honest! I say whatever it takes...that's O.K with me! Xenicol is a fat blocker and blocks one third of what you eat from being stored..just passes it through you. Therein CAN lie the problem if you eat too much fat It's not fun!

At the end of three months I decided I wanted to finish the last 10 lbs or so alone...so I joined a gym and got a trainer to keep me disciplined and show me how NOT to kill myself on the equipment. It's a struggle and sometimes I am up 5 lbs and sometimes I am down 5 lbs...I get sick of the gym too...but all in all..without that quick gratification at the strat... I am not sure I would have carried on the struggle.I have not gained any back...that I don't get rid of quickly..in all that time. Just my story...thought I would share.

 

[blanq]

Welcome back to WISH! I am so glad you came back for another try! I hope you visit and post often! When you feel like eating, and you know you probably shouldn't be, come visit us instead. We would love to support you in getting a spiffy new body for your upcoming cruise.

Linda

 

[Jiminy102]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey there my friend glad to see you back!!!! If you want a PM buddy you know where to come!!!!! I think they help!!!!! Lots of people have asked for them!!!! Call or PM anytime!!! You and Brit can do this!!!

 

[Meriweather]

Originally posted by December99
My goal is to eat more fruit and raw veggies (I HATE veggies).

And I hear ya Meriweather....I'm hungry today too. Guess it's time to go eat my apple.

I don't like veggies either...and if I do eat them, I prefer them raw....so salads are good for me.
I'm picky about fruit too sooo................
I haven't cheated today.........and it's almost time for my Kashi bar, so I might just make it.
However......tomorrow is lunch out I'm skeered !!!

 

[nativetxn]

99, I think we all know exactly how you are feeling right now. That is the beauty of our support group here on WISH we've all had the same experiences with losing and gaining again and feeling badly about ourselves. We <i>understand</i> each other.

Honey, I know that <i>I</i> know how you feel. You sound like you are almost in pain right now. I know that feeling so well.

You sound very determined. That's great. You don't have to follow a specific eating plan, we have lots of WISHers who are losing weight by eating sensibly. See? You have a ready made support group for your plan for losing as well as an emotional support group.

And let me tell you something...you haven't <i>seen</i> support until you have seen our WISHers in action. It is downright magical, truly it is.

Welcome to our circle of encouragement, motivation and caring. It's so great to know that you will be part of my support group now.

Okay, are you ready? set? then GO! You can do this, I know you can, we will all help you do this, we will do it together.

I love your clippie, but the way, it really brings out the color of your eyes

 

[tiggerlover]

Hi Chris! So glad to see you over here on the WISH boards. You've lost the weight before, so I know you can do it!!! With the support of all of us WISHers you will be feeling better about yourself in no time at all.

 

[loisg1]

Glad to see you here, 99. Just put those KKs outta sight and move on.

Lois

 

[Beanie]

Yay Chris!!! I am so glad you are on this board!! You have a wonderful attitude about things and I just know with all the support and encouragment here, you will be fine!! Hugs!!

 

[CDoobee]

Hi, Chris Welcome back! I think we've ALL been where you are right now. I KNOW I have!! I lost 50 pounds, gained 15 back, and am now back on track. I WILL lose that 15 pounds, plus 10-20 more. You WILL do it, too! The support here is phenomenal! I've even seen those lucky enough to have Internet access at work get talked through a food crisis with immediate support and encouragement! It's a wonderful place. Glad you're back!!

Debbie

 

[Cthia]

Welcome back December99.

There is so much support and encouragment here on this board. Glad you decided to join us.