WISHers, I'm back and I need your help

[CathyCanada]

I haven't been here much because I have fallen off the wagon so badly I've been embarassed.

It started a couple of months ago where I would have binges of everything I couldn't eat. Even though we were told at WW that we could eat unhealthy things in moderation that you didn't have to deprive yourself, I did. Then it all came crashing down.

Anyway, I went up and down, mostly up, and WW decided that my body seemed happiest around this weight and to change my goal to around that number. I spoke to my leader and she convinced me that this is the right thing to do. But it seems that mentally, having that short way to go to goal is only me go nuts on everything else!

Help?
CC

 

[kamgen]

Okay Cathy....breathe......everything is going to be alright!!!
We are here for you! And don't be embarrassed at all...it happens to all of us....
I have been away (vacation and such) and not following WW to a T lately....but you have to look at tomorrow....
Don't get caught up in reliving your past mistakes. I know you can do this!!!!! And having a different goal is fine...listen to your body! It knows what is best for you!

Maybe try and focus on something else.....I am now focusing more on workouts than eating...shifting gears a little... still following WW plan, but not being so hard on myself when I go out or things change....but working out is my primary goal.....

Just know you never need to be embarrassed!!!! We are right there with you!

 

[TigH]

CC, you can do it! Look, you are already two letters lighter (minus the WM!) ha ha!

Kamy created a great goal chart and sent me a copy of it. It's hanging in my home office now. I am looking forward to marking my daily progress on the chart - and at the end of the week after I have met all my goals, I'll get a TREAT!!! WOO-HOO!

You can do it! Don't go getting all overwhelmed thinking you have to make some major changes today. All you have to do is TAKE A STEP in the right direction and you'll instantly feel better. The wagon is making it's way up to Canada for you!

Take it day by day. Do the BEST you can at any given moment. Do not give into the temptation to berate yourself if you eat something that is high in points or if you don't get to do a really sweaty workout. In the grand scheme of things, you are going to be HEALTHIER in the long run, so a few weeks/months off track aren't going to screw you up for life.

Hugs to you, my friend!

 

[karebear1]

Without elaborating too much Cathy- you are not alone! Hang in there, it'll all happen sooner or later!

Kamy- can I get a copy of that chart you sent TigH?

 

[mowsie dreamer]

CC, don't be embarassed at all by falling off the wagon--we ALL do from time to time. The important thing is that you hop right back on that wagon and keep going forward.

You have taken that first step in turning things around and that it the most important and hardest one to take. We are all behind you! You can do this!!!

 

[Beanie]

I agree, nothing to be embarassed about, we all cheat once in awhile!! Once you start fresh again you will be at your goal in no time at all!! Hugs!

 

[msteddom]

Cathy I'm back on the WW wagon after a big layoff too. I've only benn back on for a few days but I swear I already feel the difference. C'mon we can do this!!!!!

 

[d.kurz]

If I had a dollar for every time I started, stopped, started, stopped, I'd have quite a pocketful. Consider the fact that I own 3 Points slides, and that doesn't count the one I gave my 105 lb SIL!!

Welcome to the off again on again club Cathy!

Let's stay ON together!

 

[KathyTX]

Originally posted by d.kurz
Consider the fact that I own 3 Points slides

Me too, Dorothy!

Cathy, remember this is not a race. There's no way for you to fall behind. Falling off the wagon is just a momentary little side trip.

Remember how you've gotten to where you are: you followed the program and changed your habits, right?

That's all you need to do to go the rest of the way toward your goal, too. This is the way you need to eat for life, if you want to maintain your healthy size. Don't deprive yourself of what you really want (in moderation), but be very cautious of continued bingeing.

(Remember that thing about Dorothy having 3 points slides? It sounds like she's done the same thing in the past I have- worked really hard to get to a good and healthy weight, then gradually binged back up the scales. You don't want to do that. You don't want to come back 5 years from now and have to relearn the same lessons over. We're not going to do it again- this time it's for life. Right, Dorothy? )

Look how well you've done so far! Look where you started, and where you are right now, right this minute. You're a big LOSER, you've worked hard and it shows! If you stopped right now, right this minute at the weight you are today and maintained it forever, then you've done a terrific thing for yourself!!

If you want to fine-tune your body and your weight, go ahead and work toward another goal. But don't get discouraged and allow yourself to undo the hard work you've done. You're a big LOSER, and we're proud of you!

 

[d.kurz]

Originally posted by KathyTX
Me too, Dorothy!


(Remember that thing about Dorothy having 3 points slides? It sounds like she's done the same thing in the past I have- worked really hard to get to a good and healthy weight, then gradually binged back up the scales. You don't want to do that. You don't want to come back 5 years from now and have to relearn the same lessons over. We're not going to do it again- this time it's for life. Right, Dorothy? )

Well, OF COURSE, Kathy!! That's the plan!

 

[Kelsie]

Hey CC!! Welcome back my friend!

Take it from someone who has started over more times than I care to admit, you CAN do this. Hell, I started the WISH Challenge at the end of January and didn't even join in until April 1st! If I would have kept off all the weight I've lost in the past 3 1/2 months, I would be at goal instead of wanting to lose 30 more . I've gained and lost the same 2 pounds, 15 times lol.

Seriously Cathy, I am 32 pounds lighter and truly can't believe it. You will do this!

((hugs)) and I am always here for you

 

[Debbie]

Well, I wondered where you were! If I'd looked behind me, I'd have seen you there!

Sweetie, we are all here and in the same boat. We've all been where you are at least once (sure, once- ) and we all slip and slide at some time or other. We're here for you whenever you need us-shoulders, ears, whatever you need. We're glad that you are back!

 

[Liz]

Cathy, glad to see you back. As others have said we all fail from time to time. The true mark of success is to pick ourselves up and try again. As long as we keep trying we're still winners. Maybe you needed a little time "off" and now you're ready to forge ahead! Take the advice of your WW leader. She sounds like a good one!

 

[LuvTigger]

Ditto what everyone else said. My personal theory is that weight loss is a lot like smoking...it takes at least 3 real tries before success occurs. You've always been a pillar of support for the DIS and I know everyone here at WISH is here to support you as you try again!

 

[ohMom]

CC - did I read your post right that you are close to goal and it's harder!

IF SO.........girlfriend, I am sooooooooooo with you!!!! I sabotaged myself a couple times this week and now I'm disappointed in myself and the time lost that I should've been staying OP better and losing not just coasting! I dread my next WI

PM me anytime you are tempted and type away instead of grazing! WE CAN DO THIS!!! We are close and we'll make it over this hump together!!

 

[CathyCanada]

Thank you guys so much. As my "LOSER" thread says, I hit my goal (I guess my week wasn't so bad after all!!) but I still really want to lose 5 lbs more.
ohMom, I'd be happy to have another buddy, I need all the help I can get!

Kamy, I LOVE that suggestion, it will take my mind off food for a change!

Thank you all so much! I hope I can repay some of this support that you guys have been so great with!
CC