You know I have been hesitant about starting an online journal for all to see. I have been doing alot of reading about nutrition, weight loss, and daily struggles for the last few months and just about everything lists 'Keep a Journal' under tips for success. However, I have also read that a journal should be written to 'clear the air' so to speak. You know, write whatever I am feeling and don't write with the thought of others seeing it. I guess in a true journal you are not supposed to try to filter your thoughts or words just because someone else may see them? Anyway so I am going to be true to my journal. I am writing to affirm myself, my goals, and my health. I have also been hesitant to get involved right now because I am at a low point in my life and I know it will come through in my posts. I would hate for someone to get to know me by my Pity Poor Pam trip that I am currently on and struggling mightily to get off. I think maybe it is time to discuss this mild depression with my doctor; but I keep thinking it has to end soon-doesn't it? Anyway, today was a good day for me. The eating wasn't good but I did walk 4 miles this evening and I felt so much better after that. I tell myself even though I have lost control of my eating habits and have let the exercise slack off, I still should feel fortunate that I have only put on 2 pounds of the 30+ pounds I lost this Spring when my friend was exercising/dieting with me. So I have 'maintained' without trying. Just think what I am capable of when I put healthy eating and exercising together at the same time!! Tomorrow is a new day and one I will try to start a smile with. Much health and happiness to you all.

Pam:(

Hello Pam and welcome to journaling. i love to do my journal and i write in it my true feelings day to day for all to see. everyone is so supportive and understanding too.
were close with how much we lost so far and have around the same goal weight. my goal is 120 or 115 cuz im only 5 foot tall and every pound shows on my body.
I am sorry you are in a slump. i think we all go through depression at some point in our lives but talking to your doctor may be what you need to get over it. i visited you earlier today in the welcome forum and glad your here. take care and i'll check on you tommorow.