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  • And here we go again!

    I hate to be here... not with y'all, because I've been reading, and well... it sounds great in here! Just HERE ... this isn't my second time, or third.... I have been around since 2000 off and on...

    But I'm back now! Heavier than I have ever been, in deeper to the sugar monster's control than I have ever been, but if anything is going to help, this is it! It is what works for me, I just don't always work for it, if that makes sense.

    Just thought I would make myself known. I am a single mom, homeschooler, and work in a Women's prision. My office is right next to, literally a foot away, from the facilities "snack area", so chocolate, popcorn or gummy worms are no more than 7 average sized steps away from my desk at any given time. So there is not a single area of life that is not saturated with stress...oh, and I am trying to buy my first house, ever. May as well dump financial stress in the mix also. So instead of reaching for the peeps, (I hate the Easter candy season almost as much as I love it), I'd best have some walnuts instead, and hop back on the wagon.

    On the bright side, I live in small town America, my kids are great, this is the life I always wanted, and I know I can do this.

    I got hit with reality when I realized that I am about to launch a huge weight loss program, nutrition, exercise accountability (modelled after the 6WEC by the by), blood pressure, water, weights and measurements, stress management and life skills/ choices activites, and I am actually heavier than all of the inmates I am going to be coaching to get into shape. That was huge, and the one thing you don't want to be with that crowd is a joke. So I'd best get myself going too. I also read "The Town that Lost a Ton" which is a great book except for the low fat high carb nutrition components... but the community and the support is what I really lack. So, I am here, and hoping for that.

    They say you have to be realistic about your goals. I do want to be healthy, and even more I want to look great, but really, I want to weigh less than this one lady who makes me crazy with her supercilious attitude, and if there ever is an eligible, decent guy who moves to this town (it is a really small town in the middle of nowhere), if at that point I want him, I want to have a shot. And I want to be comfortable in jeans, not always feeling like the waistband is going to cut me in half, even in sizes that do fit.

    So, I know where I am, I know where I want to be, and why, and I know how I need to get there. Now to just do it.

    Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

    k
    278/275/271/160


    Earth is crammed with heaven,
    And every common bush afire with God,
    But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.
    Elizabeth Barrett Browning



    Daily Goals:
    No wasted carbs.
    Water intake .5 -1 gallon.
    Exercise 60 minutes 5x week
    Get in the right veggies.


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    Re: And here we go again!

    Welcome to STAC! The best advice I can give is to log on everyday, read and post often. There are inspirations in every thread around here and these folks are awesome, knowledgeable and so supportive.

    See you around the boards!

    ~V

    413 squats so far this month!

    36y F, ht: 5,5 223/206/150, RE-Start date: Feb. 19, 2008

    Current mini goals:
    199 Goal by Easter:confused:~treat myself to a pedicure
    180 Goal by Sept. ~spend a day at Glen Ivy Spa
    160 Goal by Dec. ~spider vein therapy for my legs
    150 Goal by Feb. ~big bitchin new tattoo ;)

    >>>>
    B4 @ 223. Good grief,
    I'm the size of Dora!

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    • #3
      Re: And here we go again!

      Welcome! I really admire your attitude! You made me smile and your dedication really encourages me! You can do this! We will all be here along the way as you do! You've done it before so you know it works!
      ~Amy~

      5'7", 24 years old
      (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

      1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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      • #4
        Re: And here we go again!

        Welcome to the stac club, you've already got a lot of the knowledge which is what makes us so likely to succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out here to all of us, we're here to help each other, to stay on track, stay accountable and change how we look at those snack machines and "cheat" foods.
        Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
        Starting date: 01/19/2008
        Starting Weight: 340
        Current Weight: 288.2
        Goal Weight: 210
        Major Goals and Milestones
        299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
        265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
        249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
        230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
        210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
        Current Challenges:
        CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
        Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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        • #5
          Re: And here we go again!

          welcome back !!

          the boards will help you set your stress aside.. I usually don't post much but tend to read the boards daily.. I use it as me time.. and it has helped me so much in the past..

          You have a wonderful attitutude I look forward to seeing you on the boards..

          were all here for you ...
          ~Tracy~ 36 5'7
          SW 322 CW 322 GW 145
          restart date 4/26/08


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          • #6
            Re: And here we go again!

            Welcome. This is my first second day on the diet so we will be starting about the same time. I have the same feeling about the vendy machine in the break room too. For the past few months it has been my only exercise...get up from my desk walk over to the snack machine and eat a snickers... It has got to stop.

            I admire the work you do. Hope it is not to scary - not sure if I could do it.

            I wish you all the best of luck and we will be seeing you out there on the boards.
            How does one become a butterfly?
            You must want to fly so much that you're willing to give up being a caterpillar.

            Shauna
            re-Start Weight: 250 lbs. 01/08/10
            240 lbs.
            230 lbs.
            220 lbs.
            GW 145


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            • #7
              Re: And here we go again!

              Welcome back!!





              5'0/35/Mom of three boys
              SW 133
              CW 104 - GOAL!
              GW 105-110

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              • #8
                Re: And here we go again!

                welcome back! thank you for sharing your story! hope to see you around on the boards.








                25/F



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                • #9
                  Re: And here we go again!

                  Earth is crammed with heaven,
                  And every common bush afire with God,

                  But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.
                  Elizabeth Barrett Browning


                  Oh, what a wonderful quote!! I love it!!

                  Thank you for sharing that one!

                  Welcome back!
                  ~ Terry ~
                  Eat to Live, Not Live to Eat
                  ~ Carpe Diem! ~

                  Getting ready to restart

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                  • #10
                    Re: And here we go again!

                    Hey girl, welcome back!
                    74 8/1/06
                    SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
                    2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
                    Jess Female/51/5'3

                    www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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