Hi This is my first time at doing a journal. So I don't know what to say. I am trying to lose some weight. almost 100 pounds. Wow seeing that in print makes me want to hide and not look any more. but I guess I have to look if I am going to do anything about it. Right now I have alot of pressure that is causing me to over eat well snacking alot. I have tried to eat popcorn but I still give in to the candy bars and ice cream. My husband and I both are out of work and I am graduating from college on May 11th. I have been looking everywhere for a job but no one wants to hire me because I have no experience. My employment benefits stop on graduation day. So that is putting alot of pressure on me. I decided to eat a salad for lunch today but I had to have some cheese on it. I don't know if that will hurt or not. I have not decided what I will be having for dinner yet. Any ideas? Thanks for the out let. Have a great day. Donrita

Hi Donrita, :wn

Well I see you found the Journal's Forum ...

You know when I started my weight loss journey I weighed 307 pounds ... I was 57 years of age AND ALMOST EVERY WORD OUT OF MY MOUTH was "I CAN'T DO THIS -- I CAN'T LOSE OVER 100 POUNDS ..."

Well it took me almost 7 years ... and I did accomplish my goals BUT the work and the challenge is even greater today ..

Just remember that by giving yourself time and patience YOU CAN ACHIEVE WHATEVER GOALS YOU SET FOR YOURSELF. I'm glad you're here ... and you will find MUCH SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT at this site ...

If you ever need me I'M HERE FOR YOU ... btw .. CHECK OUT THE RECIPE FORUM ... you will find TONS OF RECIPES that both you and your husband can enjoy ... also if you're interested starting on Monday May 7th at 12 p.m. EST I will be hosting a chat entitled GET REAL ... I hope you will join in ...

Have and make it a great weekend. I am as always, Monica

Hey Donrita,

I wish you the best of luck and I know how you feel. I need to lose about just over 100lbs. And I keep struggling, there are days that I'm so frustrated and it seems tht this whole has been a waste. Have no motivation, but coming on here has help. so I wish you the best with your journey, there is plenty on nice people on her to give you support and good advice. Best of luck,
Cookie

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for the support and the words of encouragement. Yesterday was pretty good. I didn't eat after 7pm which is the time I usually sit down and start to snack. I had an salad for lunch and an chicken sandwich for dinner but I did break down and eat some fries. I didn't exercise any that is another problem that I have. I don't exercise enough. But I am starting to see that it is something that I need to do. My husband is trying to lose weight too. He gained alot after his heartattack. So we will be doing this together. But I need support for some where else too. Thanks to everyone for the help. Donrita

Congrats on the choices you made last night. You ate good, by only eating "some" fries that in it's self is a good choice cause you aloud yourself to have some fries. I find if I don't then I end up eating way to many. So I try to only have a few. Congrats again you had a very good idea. If you don't want to do to much exercising at once, why not go for a small walk after dinner. It's not too hard and it's easy to fit in. I wish you the best.

Cookie

Hello and welcome! This is defintily the place for support and friendship. I was a member on here 5 yrs ago and lost weight and then because of personal problems quit and regained the weight. When i decided to do it again i came right to here to get support. Its great you and hubby are doing it together. Me and my hubby started together and he quit so im alone with it except for the people on here. There all quite a wonderful bunch. Best wishes on your journey to a new you.

Hi Thanks for the words of encouragement. I have not been on here is quite a few days. Right now I am struggling with finding a job. I must admit that some days I do have comfort food. Right now I am struggling not to eat that can of chocolate icing in the pantry. So far so good, it is still there unopened. Some days I just wonder what is the use of trying to lose weight and decide that I will just lock myself up in the house and stay here that way no one will see me. Then I know that I can't do that I love to get out and enjoy life to much. I did stock my freezer with lots of chicken so now I have that to eat and I love chicken too. My down fall is veggies. There are not alot of vegetables that I eat. I love corn but I don;t eat alot of it. Bread is another problem I have to have it at every meal. I am trying to eat at least one meal a day without it. It will all work out in the end. Thanks for listening Have a great day. Donrita

HI Donrita :wave:

My heart goes out to you for your situation - out of funds and work and trying to eat healthy and keep hubby healthy. I just want you to know I am putting you in my prayers - for strength to do what you need to do and for good health and a job :hug: