I've Just Started...again

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

3 years ago (June 2001)I weighed 280 pounds....I started my own program with low fat and exercise. I got down to 169 pounds within 10 months(April 2002) (never starved myself, just very strict about exercise)...then things started going downhill. I had to have surgery to remove a lump in my cesarian scar (endometriosis)...which put my exercise on hold for 6 weeks...it's so easy to get lazy!! Got back into exercising 1 week before my neice was born prematurely(June2002), things didn't look good. Weight went to 180. Things were better, baby was going to be perfectly fine...got myself back to 175...got news that my grandfather had cancer and only 3 months to live....weight started to rise....Grandfather dies June 2003...weight is at 190...go through the stress of death, really trying to help my mom cope...then the bombshell hits December 2003...my uncle who lived with us growing up unexpectedly dies in his sleep...he was like a father to me...that was harder to get over than anything. So, here I am today at 220 pounds...nothing fits anymore and I refuse to buy new clothes.

Can you tell I'm a stress eater??

The first time I started my quest I would visit a few sites of people that inspired me the most and it REALLY helped! This time I am coming to this site with the hopes of being accountable will keep me going. I appreciate any encouragement and will report my losses

Gail

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hi Gail! Welcome to W.I.S.H.!

It sounds like you have had far more than your share of trials and tragedies over the last few years. I know how easy it is to just let everything go and not care for yourself as you should when times get tough. It's something I've had to work on myself. I wish you all the best in getting the weight off for good! We're all here to help you along the way.

 

[ZerasPride]

Gail - another welcome to WISH! This is just the best place to get support. Post often and I'm sure you be back down to your goal weight in no time!

A trick that helps keep me accountable is keeping a journal on this board. You might want to consider it. I definitely find it's one of the biggest factors in helping me be successful!

 

[thotfulspot]

Group hug! Welcome, Gail!! You've gone through a really tough time, and I'm sorry to hear about it. Now it's time to take care of you -- check in with WISH often and I'm sure you'll find all the support and encouragement you need! We're all pulling for you!

 

[panfan]

Welcome Gail!
I am new here to and just into it a week. I cannot tell you how much of a motivation it is to check in here and read about other's success ! It's nice to know that other people go through similar things in life and there is a place to share.
I am sorry to hear of you losses. Big hugs to you!
Once again...
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