View Full Version : On My Way to a new ME


ASTRORIDER
12-15-04, 05:08 PM
[FONT=Comic Sans MS] I have started my goal to a new better, slimmer, healthier me. I am shooting for 2 years to get there, 1 have 172 pounds to loose.

Today was an ok day for me. At work we had our holiday luncheon, so I at chicken and turtey, mashed taters and green beans. The caters cooked everything in BUTTER. The this morning my kids had thier holiday breakfast, so ate sausage and pastries with them.

I came to my bottom a few months ago. I'm getteting so tired of people looking at me, marking me as 'fat' before they acknowledge that i'm a person. I want to be accepted as a person not stared at and talked about. My son asked me to lose weight, and he's only 5 years old. That kinda hurt.

I've only been on the site for maybe and hour or more. I read the one person's letter to Food. I've done that, but i've actually haven't been tight with my restraint on not over eating. I do curves 3 times a week. It feels good. I do Leslie Sansome walk away the pounds 3 mile walk. But inspite of all my physical efforts i still pile the plate up high or 'graze' my what through the days. I have get on a tough track.

About 4 years ago i lost about 50lbs just cutting the fats, not eating junkfood and walking, walking, walking. I pray for that will power to return. So that i can get into shape, i felt so good loosing then. I need, i want to get that feeling back. I 'm not sure what's so different now that its so hard for me to commit myself. At the beginning of the summer iwas at 304 then jumped to 322 now im at 318 since i've started curves, but i know that i can do better if i can just cut the fat!

bell
12-15-04, 05:37 PM
Hi Astrorider!
welcome to diettalk..this is such a wonderful place to give and recieve support i know you will love it here.
Good luck with your weight loss journey..i think you have an edge on most people starting out in your exercise routine...thats really awesome how much exercise you do already..getting a handle on the food will come..when i first started i was ok with the food but resisted the exercise at all costs..
i will keep checkin in to see your progress.good luck!
hugs bell :)

BuckeyeSHS
12-15-04, 05:44 PM
Hi Astrorider! :welcome:

I love my journal and all the support I have found here at Diettalk and I know you will too! You have already made a big step by going to Curves and losing those four pounds! Way to Go!

You can do it!
-Lindsey

elsie
12-15-04, 05:59 PM
Welcome to DT. I am sure it is very ovrewhelming when you look at losing over half your weight, but I am sure you can do it. The best advice I could give would be to make a plan, a liveable plan, and stick to it. Plan out what you want to eat, drink, and how much you are going to excercise. I know for me I often wont allow myself watch TV and veg out unless I have excercised. Also being so overweight it will definately be hard. You will feel hungry all the time while your body adjusts. But just know that all the cookies or chocolate in the world doesnt feel as good as being thin, and feeling good about yourself. It wont be easy, you will probably want to give up a couple of times, but know when you get to your goal, you will be healthier then you can imagine, and for the sake of your children, that is the best thing ever.

nu_me
12-15-04, 06:00 PM
Welcome Astrorider:D Congrats on the loss!

I know it seems tough now, just want to let you know you've come to a great place!:console: Keep pressing forward, and you'll be making great strides before you know it. In a couple weeks you'll be further and further away from where you are right now as you stick with your plan.
I know it feels terrible how people can make you feel, but have confidence in yourself, and always remind yourself your doing this for you so you can be healthier and happier. I get those looks as I go to the center to workout, but I remind myself that I am doing something many never excel at doing on this journey, which is staying consistent and focused. Stay focused, your going to get there!! :wave:

monicapink
12-15-04, 06:30 PM
Hello,

:welcome: to Diettalk ... and to starting your wonderful journey to success .... when I started my weight loss program in 2000 .... I too felt very overwhelmed ....

KEEP REMINDING YOURSELF THAT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY TAKES TIME ... AND PATIENCE TO ATTAIN YOUR GOALS .... and imo WE ARE ALL WELL WORTH THE TIME AND PATIENCE IT TAKES ....

You will find this site and your fellow DT members VERY SUPPORTIVE ... I am looking forward to reading and hearing about your success. Always, Monica