It is time.....

[kimwim8]

Yes, it's time for me to return to the WISH friends I've missed and to make new ones....as I start back on a journey to health.

Some of you might remember me from a few years ago. I was a runner and lost weight with the help of a nutritionist. I maintained for a while, but then life seriously took over when I decided to end my (then) 11 year marriage. It was a very, very hard decision but one that I ultimately needed to make in order to climb out of a deep depression and get back to happiness.

I gained back every pound of the weight I lost a few years ago, over the past 2 years. I just didn't have it in me to fight this big fight while going through such an emotional and mental time. I am now at the point where I have separated from my stbx husband. We have sold the house we shared and have each bought our own houses. We share 50/50 custody of our 2 beautiful children - who, have come through this with flying colors, thanks to stbx and I putting THEM first no matter our disagreements.

So now.....IT IS TIME. For me to get back to me. The happy Kim who loves life and likes herself.

Please join me, friends.....

 

[inkkognito]

Howdy from a newbie...just started my WISH journal recently and am checking out others because I love that feeling of being part of a group with a common goal. Good for you getting back to yourself and you well-being! You know you can do it because you did it before!

 

[toystoryduo]

Welcome Back, Kim!!!!!! I'm so excited to see that you have a brand new journal!!!! We missed you around here, WISH sis!

I know that the past couple of years have been rough. I am so glad to hear that you and the kids are doing so well!

I'm looking forward to sharing this new time in your life with you. Glad you're back, my friend!

 

[kimwim8]

Thank you so much, inkkognito! Welcome!

Tracy, Thank you so much! I've missed you so much! I promise to go back & get caught up on you and my other close WISH friends. Love ya!

I don't have a plan set yet as far as diet/healthy living...but I'm working on it and hope to have something set within the next couple of days.

 

[corinnak]

BACK!!!

So great to see your nice, fresh journal! Looking forward to seeing all you are able to achieve in 2010!!!

I might just have to go and dust off my poor, tired old one again...

 

[lovinaz]

Welcome back, Kim! I was hoping you'd make it back some day and let us know everything is OK. I'm sorry to hear about your marriage. I went through the same thing years ago, so if you ever need any advice or a shoulder to cry on, I'm here for you.

You know how to get the weight off, and I know you can do it again.

 

[kimwim8]

Thanks, C! I'm so glad to have you as a friend IRL as well as on here...

Amy! Thanks so much! I've missed you too! Thank you for the support and I may just take you up on it!

 

[lovinaz]

Any thoughts on how you are going to tackle this? Are you going to use the info you got from the nutritionist again? Do you plan on starting to run again?

 

[Briarmom]

I'll be following you on your journey Kim. You will do it!

 

[kimwim8]

Amy - No, I'm not sure what my plan is yet. I think possibly a combination of the nutritionist's plan and counting calories. The nutritionists plan was extremely depriving...and I don't have that in me this time around. I won't be jumping in with the running at first. I'd love to get back to that at some point, but my knees have been acting up over the last 2 years. I've gone through cortisone shots and 2 rounds of chicken fat injections. Beginning arthritis, they say. I'm definitely going to try the 30 day Shred DVD for starters.

Briarmom - Thanks for joining in! It's great to have you along!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kim,

I think I'm going to get the 30 day shred as well. I like a tough workout...Makes me feel like I've accomplished something!

Hope you have a great day! Happy New Year!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Kim, welcome back, missed you loads, it was you who inspired me to start running & i did my 1st 5k a few weeks back

so sorry to hear about your marriage it was a very brave & tough thing for you to do. Im glad the kids are doing well & that you & stbx are doing this in such a way as to put them 1st, so many relationships end badly & kids suffer! Heres to a VERY Happy New Year & new you

 

[lovinaz]

Chicken fat injections? YIKES! I'm sure you will find a plan that works for you and your body. Have you tried the Shred yet? I am going to do it again today. I wasn't nearly as sore the 2nd time I did it (but still felt it!), so we'll see what the 3rd time brings! I definitely wouldn't go more than 1 day between doing it, I would hate to start "from scratch" every time!

 

[inkkognito]

Yes, it takes some experimenting sometimes to find just the right program or combination.

I've always wondered about those chicken fat injections because my husband has really bad knees but he is allergic to chicken so the docs. won't try it on him.

 

[toystoryduo]

Happy New Year, Kim!!! Hope you have a wonderful day ahead!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey all! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

While I still have no official plan...I'm starting today. Here's what I know:

I will:

• 
  Log my food every night
  Drink at least 80 ounces of water a day
  30 Day Shred 3 times a week

I will not:

• 
  Eat after 8pm
  Eat carbs at dinner
  Skip breakfast

....here we go!

 

[corinnak]

Check those things off your list every day and you are DEFINITELY on your way! Every positive action makes the next action more likely to be positive as well. Go Kim!!!

 

[TxRabbit]

Stopping eating at the same time each day is a great control. It gives your system a good rest between the last meal and breaking your fast.

Your the second mention of the 30 Shred that I've read. I'll have to check that out...

 

[kimwim8]

Ok....day 1 was yesterday. I guess it's gonna take some time to get back into the groove of posting every day. I did well, considering the fact that I was extremely hung over and called out of work (holiday party the night before).

scrambled eggs with lite english muffin
healthy choice tomato basil soup
lite string cheese stick
1 cup of my dad's homemade chili

I did stop eating at 7:45pm. I didn't get all my water in because of my funny tummy y'day.

Tonight is 30 Day Shred.

 

[toystoryduo]

Good job on your food yesterday, Kim!

Hope you have a great day!