I hope this is where I'm supposed to write for help, because this is my first visit to this site. I need to do something about my weight, because I'm tired of hating the way I look. Last summer I finally lost some weight, was working out, and felt good about myself. Unfortunately, I gained every pound back and feel 10 times worse. I know how to loose weight and I like to exercise but I can't get the motivation back. I now weight 170lbs. and would like to be at about 135lbs. I just feel like I'm weak and have no control. Please email me at katalec@vitrex.net

youre just about where i am. i was at 185 and i want to get to 135. i am at 161 right now. if you have come here looking for motivation, you have definitely found it. i right everything down, and what i am feeling at the time-hunger, stress, bored,etc. that way, i can resolve the problem. i have since taken classes at the community college and center and got involved in charity. if you would like to talk, email me at your convenience. keep smiling, good luck, and think positive. only you can do it.
stephanie

Hi there:

K.Winn: I could have written what you wrote also. Last summer I was doing great with WW123 plan, but I felt I could do it alone, and I did...for awhile. But, now I've gained everything back. Currently I'm at 173 UGH and it's not unrealistic for me to get down to 140. I'm 5'8 1/2" and I've just recently upped my exercise time to 35 to 40 minutes. The 20 minutes 5 days a week did absolutely nothing for me. It used to, but now (I'm in my 30's), it's just much harder to lose.
I wish I didn't let myself go again, but I'm slowly getting my "thinking" and my body back on track.
I have good days and of course bad days, but the point is to "just keep doing something about it, anything", being is it's healthy and you'll be able to do it forever.
Like I said, I'm still sturggling and have accepted the fact that 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week is just something that I'll always have to do, on top of watching what I eat. I don't do well at all with deprivation, but I'm trying so hard to lessen the quantity of food. I'm using salad plates for dinner now, and I won't go back for seconds.
It is very hard, but think of the warmer weather and how you want to look and how you want to feel. Just remember last summer how you felt. You CAN DO IT AGAIN! For good this time! :)
Good luck and e-mail me if you'd like.

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I'm right there with you all. I always seem to have no problem losing weight in the summer, but as soon as fall comes around i gain it all back. Even though i've been exercising for the past three years steadily it hasn't been until recently that I've started weight training. While i haven't lost weight, i've dropped inches. Right now i do both cardio and weight training and im hoping to lose about 15lbs and firm up everything else. Losing weight isn't the hard part, maintaining is, and i think everyone here can attest to that.

Hello to all!

Hope everyone is doing well! Just wanted to add my thoughts here. I think of weight loss as a lifestyle change - one that is gradual and one that I take one day and one step at a time. Once the weight came off - the hard part began. Maintaining it is hard, but I just keep telling myself that it's for the best in the long run for my overall health and happiness.

Having this board here makes it a little easier because whenever you need some support, you can post your thoughts or get in touch with others who are doing the same thing. You can get ideas, tips, suggestions or just plain vent and then get back on track and keep at it.

Best of luck to everyone - WE CAN DO IT!!!

TAKE CARE!!

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