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Hello, Please feel free to move this if I have posted in the wrong spot.
Hi, My name is Melissa, I am 165 pounds, almost 31 years old, a special education teacher in Ohio and unhappy. This is the largest I have ever been and I am sad. I was anorexic in high school. Not eating anything was easier then eating less and I still battle that fight everyday. I eat healthy almost all of the time, choosing to eat fruits and veggies and things before sweets...though I love chocoate and cherry coke. I gave up all pop for lent again this year, and lost not one single pound. Poop. I have now switched to diet since yesterday and have had a revelation after reading page 122 in the new Redbook magazine that I recieved in the mail. I have 38 days til I leave for disney and I do not want to be like this anymore. I never put myself first, love to be outside, though ohio weather right now sucks, love to craft jewelry and other things, and spent $168.00 tonight on frozen low fat dinners and 100 calorie snacks to meet my new 1200 calorie healthy weight program. (I hate the word diet, its a four letter word...ever since I was sick in high school, no problem with anyone else using the term though :)) I am going to also partake in the "walking to disney" on my treadmill, of which I just bought a DVD for the Tv in front of it, so I can watch disney planning movies while I walk. The woman in the magazine lost 18 pounds her first month and 13 her second. I feel I have hope. One day at a time. I have the dinners tied together with yarn in my freezer and dated for the next 3 weeks, I have 8 boxes of the 100 calorie snacks, 2 per day in addition to the food and low calorie breakfast cereal, fruit and yogurts in the fridge. I am type A and ultra organized. It helps with the special ed thing, and I also work at an accounting firm during tax season. Another reason why I have been so busy. Any words of encouragement? Or anyone who has done it in this way? I am feeling a little wierd, but it's what works for me...My sister took one look at shook her head, and told me "only you, and I know it's going to work for you too". I have also been on calorieking.com and have been checking "normal" not frozen foods too, because I know I will be eating out and at my parents house numerous times over the next month. TIA for listening to my long messy post. Missy
 
Hi Melissa,

Welcome to WISH. I'm at 169 right now and I'm heavier than I have been since I originally lost my weight back in like 2003 or 2004 -I forget.

I feel so awful right now. I feel my skin stretching, My pants are tight, I feel self conscious and like I want to hide myself behind large clothing or covering my body with my hands. I can't believe I let myself get out of control again. Stress is what's caused it, but today was my day to get back in control. I went back to Weight Watchers on Saturday. I find that even though I know how and I should be able to lose on my own, I can't. For some reason I must join WW to get myself on track.

So today I did well. Baby steps - 1 day at a time!

You can do this - Take it 1 day at a time.


Hello, Please feel free to move this if I have posted in the wrong spot.
Hi, My name is Melissa, I am 165 pounds, almost 31 years old, a special education teacher in Ohio and unhappy. This is the largest I have ever been and I am sad. I was anorexic in high school. Not eating anything was easier then eating less and I still battle that fight everyday. I eat healthy almost all of the time, choosing to eat fruits and veggies and things before sweets...though I love chocoate and cherry coke. I gave up all pop for lent again this year, and lost not one single pound. Poop. I have now switched to diet since yesterday and have had a revelation after reading page 122 in the new Redbook magazine that I recieved in the mail. I have 38 days til I leave for disney and I do not want to be like this anymore. I never put myself first, love to be outside, though ohio weather right now sucks, love to craft jewelry and other things, and spent $168.00 tonight on frozen low fat dinners and 100 calorie snacks to meet my new 1200 calorie healthy weight program. (I hate the word diet, its a four letter word...ever since I was sick in high school, no problem with anyone else using the term though :)) I am going to also partake in the "walking to disney" on my treadmill, of which I just bought a DVD for the Tv in front of it, so I can watch disney planning movies while I walk. The woman in the magazine lost 18 pounds her first month and 13 her second. I feel I have hope. One day at a time. I have the dinners tied together with yarn in my freezer and dated for the next 3 weeks, I have 8 boxes of the 100 calorie snacks, 2 per day in addition to the food and low calorie breakfast cereal, fruit and yogurts in the fridge. I am type A and ultra organized. It helps with the special ed thing, and I also work at an accounting firm during tax season. Another reason why I have been so busy. Any words of encouragement? Or anyone who has done it in this way? I am feeling a little wierd, but it's what works for me...My sister took one look at shook her head, and told me "only you, and I know it's going to work for you too". I have also been on calorieking.com and have been checking "normal" not frozen foods too, because I know I will be eating out and at my parents house numerous times over the next month. TIA for listening to my long messy post. Missy
 
You go Girl!

We are here and keep reporting in!
 

Hi melanie ::wave::

melissa -- you CAN do this! i have been there and I understand what your going through. I lost almost 25 lbs in 2003 and slowly regained about 18 of it back. i was so frustrated and disappointed in myself. slowly i am taking some off, since January. For me it was calorie counting on sparkpeople. I had done WW before and was bored with it. I can't stick to a restrictive meals planned out type diet b/c that i feel trapped. i'm not perfect everyday, but that's ok.

i have been told be a nutrionist that 1100/1200 calories is the very minimum for a day, depending on your metabolism. be careful ;0) it's not worth sabotaging your metabolism.....when you can lose with out doing so

i live in OH too - central ohio -- and the weather is looking better this week ;) i powerwalk and try to as much as possible outside. gloves, hat and all.....i really actually love walking in the cool crisp air, but about 20 degrees in my limit. remember when you walk outside to dress as though it's 10 degrees higher b/c you will warm up. my inner layers are always wet from sweat even in the chilly crappy ohio weather

are you drinking enough water a day??

anyhow -- this is just the beginning of a journey for a healthier lifestyle.....baby steps will get you there as well. and joining us here on WISH is an excellent step!
 
Hi there!

You can do this! Take it day by day so that you aren't overwhelmed.

I am 40 and weigh 158. I want to get to 140. I'm really watching my calorie intake - keeping it at around 1,400 a day and drinking lots of water. I've only been doing this a week and I already feel better and my clothes aren't as tight.

I'm very determined!! And say to myself every night how great I did that day (kind of a pat on my own back type of thing);)

I'm looking at it as a challenge to myself - what can I eat today that is healthy but not high in calories. It's kind of fun.

Don't be hard on yourself. Try drinking lots and lots of water. Best of luck!
 
You have come to the right spot for all sorts of support. Everyone here listens and actually understands you.
 
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Hi - How are things going - Please check back in and let us know. checking in and being held accountable is a powerful thing!! Hope your doing well :)
 
I am WISHing you loads of success!

You've made it through the first few days. Keep at it. You can do this.

You are right. Don't think of it as with that "D" word. Look at it as making healthy lifestyle changes. Trying to make better choices for you forever will help you get through things.

:cheer2:
 
Hello and thank you all for your encouraging words! Small steps I know, but I feel like I should be doing so much more. I know I need to be more active, but the day ends and it seems like there are just not enough hours. I am trying. :) Missy
 
Hello, I usually hang out on the other side of the boards but anyway...

I am the same age as you, and I weight the same amount. I have given up my Coke on my desk all the time habit. I dont eat that unhealthy but my scale never moves. I too have been hopping on my treadmill, even if it is for 5 min a time when I get a moment.

The biggest thing is you are trying. You are making decisions to work at this and I think that will make you sucessfull. I can sit on the couch and moan about my size, or I can get off my butt and go outside with Dd.

Good luck, keep posting as I would love to hear how it is going and what is working for you! I go to WDW in November and I need to get into the pool with DD since Dh isnt coming. That is a challenge, to get this body into a bathing suit and going out in public!
 
:hug:
You can do this! Simply starting a healthier lifestyle is a huge step--I know! Don't look at this as a diet--you are changing your lifestyle to improve your life and health. Keep us updated--we're rooting for you!:cheer2:
 
Any updates, is the dinner plan working? Are you walking and how far have you gotten.

Good luck!
 














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