Marcia's "thinking happy thoughts" journal...(comments welcome)

[MARCIAKAZ]

Hi everyone! I have been following several of the other journals here and have been inspired by them. I think that journaling may be just the "extra something" that I need to get my rear in gear!

I am a 41 year old, married, mom of DD17, DS15, and DD11 with a full time job. Last year, I lost 42 pounds in 6 months using a combination of Atkins and exercise--mostly walking. My weight loss goal at that time was 89 pounds. Since then I maintained for a while, but have gained back 7 pounds in the last couple of months. I've been going through a lot of personal crisis, so was pretty happy to just maintain without gaining, but now....I'm ready to get back to progress! My new goal is to lose 55-60 pounds before our next WDW trip, June 2006.

I've decided to get back on the Atkins plan becasue it was easy for me to follow (LOL--as easy as this ever gets, anyway) and to re-commit to an exercise habit, starting with 30 minutes of walking, 3 times a week.

I look forward to embarking on this goal, yet again, with the kinship and encouragement of fellow DISers/WISHers making all the difference!

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome to WISH!!!

Best of luck to you on your journey. You can do it!!!

 

[JnEsWDWMom]

Good luck and Pixie dust to you! Walk Strong!

~~Lynn ~~

 

[frogmommy]

Hi Marcia-

Welcome to WISH!! This place is so supportive. I totally agree with you that journaling may be that "extra something" that we need. I know it has been for me.

 

[J4Dis]

Hi Marcia,
Welcome! Sounds like you have a good plan. Look forward to reading your journal

 

[MARCIAKAZ]

First, I want to thank those of you who've posted to my journal...a little encouragement can go a long way

I arrived at work on Day 1 (yesterday) to a table full of donuts...yikes...a big challenge for the first day of my might-as-well-be-no-carb diet. I suffered through, though. Day 2 (today), so far has been two boiled eggs, a 2g-carb slimfast shake, and a cheesestick. Oh yeah--and cheddar peppers from sonic. (there can't be that many carbs in that breading on the outside, can there?) I really do like cheese...and that's a good thing

 

[frogmommy]

Hey Marcia

Good for you for avoiding the donuts!!!!

Yes, cheese is good.

Hope you are doing well.

 

[BankBunny]

Welcome Marcia-

Good for you getting back on your plan. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. Last year I lost about 37 pounds by eatting healthier and walking. Then I wenton vacation and fell of the wagon so to speak. Well, I never really got back on track after that. I losr a few more pounds and gained a few pounds, but have been holing steady aroud 185 for a long time. I also just started a journals on the boards a few weeks ago.

Keep up the good work and stay strong. Every little bit helps.

 

[Cruise04]

Welcome!! This is a great place to come to write what's going on in your plan and to get encouragement. Everyone here has been great for me.

Good luck on your plan, hope that everything is going good for you so far. It's hard, as you know, but it's great when you get to the goal.

Keep on
Chris

 

[MagicalMom]

Welcome to WISH. Sounds like you have a great plan!

 

[gradtchr]

Welcome to Wish! I agree 140% Cheese is a good thing.