Time to make a change for good this time

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Registered: 03-25-2008
Time to make a change for good this time
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Tue, 03-25-2008 - 11:04am

Gosh I don't even know where to begin.


First of all I joined this board back in the beginning of '07 under the name gettinhealthyin07 and had every intention of doing just that with SBD. I did good for awhile then faltered, started again and again faltered. Initially I had a really good run with SBD, I went from my beginning weight of 255 down to around 200 and really thought that at long last I was going to see onederland at long last after not seeing it for so many years. Needless to say, it didn't happen. :( My main problem is giving into emotional eating, losing and gaining the same 10 or so pounds over and over.  I came to the conclusion that I was suffering from depression, I saw a dr and my suspicions were confirmed. Over the course of working through my problems, I have at long last truly started putting myself and my well-being first.


So, that being said, I am giving SB a real chance to work for me this time. When I stuck to it avoided the nasty bad carbs like white breads, rice, pastas etc I did good and felt great. But...the depression would hit and I would give in to those nasty old eating habit.


The name change is a reflection of my my change of mindset. That it is truly worth the effort of me putting me first. I know that I can make this work for me because, I have done it before. after all I did lose almost 50 lbs with it. It may be more difficult because the years of yo-yo dieting may have totally screwed up my metabolism but, I am determined to succeed and be the person inside and out that I want to be.


Last but not least I wanted to thank Cathy, Karen, Joy, Maggie and the rest of you that provided me support when I was here. It really was helpful for me, it gave me strength during a difficult time. I thought that returning to a place that gave me strength, would be a good and positive move for me.


Yikes! I have sat here and written a book! Sorry about that.


 


Hugs


Barb

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Registered: 12-06-2007
Tue, 03-25-2008 - 11:17am

Hi, Barb, and welcome back!!

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Registered: 03-25-2008
Tue, 03-25-2008 - 11:28am

Joy,


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Tue, 03-25-2008 - 12:40pm
Welcome back Barb, good luck and you are definately worth the effort!!
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Tue, 03-25-2008 - 12:41pm

Barb,


Welcome back to the beach.

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Registered: 03-25-2008
Tue, 03-25-2008 - 12:51pm

Thank you Misty, it's good to be back to a place I know I will get the encouragement and support I need to help me succeed. :)


Hugs


Barb

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Tue, 03-25-2008 - 4:26pm

Welcome back, Barb!

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Tue, 03-25-2008 - 4:45pm

Thanks Cathy! I'm glad to be back here as well! I have been mulling over a number of weight loss programs/WOE the last few weeks but, my mind kept coming back to SBD and how much better I felt when on it.

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Registered: 03-25-2008
Tue, 03-25-2008 - 4:53pm

Randa,


Thanks for the welcome! I know I will be back in the swing of things in no time at all & coming back here makes me feel like I have come home. I am all too familiar with that I don't want to feeling when it comes to the ole exercise routine.


Hugs


Barb