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sasha
06-10-02, 10:30 PM
Hi Everyone: Well, finally decided to do a journal after I've been nagged.LOL.Lost 40 lbs last year, then gained 13 lbs. It's been a struggle, since we have had alot of stress in family. But have now lost 10 of the 13 lbs. So my goal now is to lose those 3 lbs. and then on to the next 60 lbs. I find if you make a goal of 10 lbs each goal, it is alot better. As Monica says, it didn't take us over night to gain so we must be patient. Some days are such a struggle as I'm sure you all have been there. I use to feel so guilty when I "fall off the wagon" but we are all human. The main thing is, is to get back on and forget about the past.
I am disabled so can't walk like other people, but I swim alot and go to the gym on the machines twice a week. Exercise DOES help and make you feel so much better. I had to take "Baby Steps" and sometimes I found it slow going. We tend to want to rush things and have the weight fall off in a few weeks. I was on maintenance for so long and that can be so frustrating!
I now do wookworking and decorative painting and that helps to keep away from the food. The nights are bad for me but trying hard to control it.
To everyone out there who is struggling, Don't Give Up!It will come!Roman wasn't built in a day!But we will succeed!!!

monicapink
06-11-02, 12:09 AM
HELLO SASHA ....

So this is where you are --- I am so glad that :D nagging BUT I PREFER TO CALL IT PERSUASIVE SUGGESTIONS :laugh: . Now that I know you are here ....LOL guess where I will be coming.

You my friend are very special ...... and by giving yourself time I KNOW AND YOU KNOW --- SUCCESS WILL BE ACHIEVED.

Well I have to go and note my blood sugars in my Journal. I will check on you tomorrow. Make it a great evening .... and KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU LOTS ..... you and I have formed a strong bond of friendship -- and I am so looking forward to meeting you so that I can :hug: A FRIEND.

As always, Monica

Alice
06-11-02, 01:01 PM
Welcome Sasha,

I am very glad you decided to join us. I know what you mean about the nagging (uups PERSUASIVE SUGGESTIONS). I love every minute of the persuasive suggestions and everyone has been a big help to me. Thanks Monica Anyway, welcome to the Seniors Board and I know we can all help each other.

Alice:) :rose: