Need Support to Reach My Goal

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-03-2005
Need Support to Reach My Goal
2
Tue, 11-11-2008 - 6:09am

Good Morning - I'm a returning member to ivillage and could really use some support to lose weight.  I'm turning 50 in three months and have a month of celebration planned.  Problem is, I can't fit into any of my celebrating clothes.  The weight didn't sneak up on me - I knew I was gaining year after year for the last 4 years.  I went up 3 dress sizes.  But the stresses that took over my life recently have been resolved and I have a new attitude.  I need a new body to match the attitude.  Getting back in shape is very important for me to feel I conquered my past difficulties - they didn't conquer me.


I've been in this position once before and I found that having a support buddy was the best motivator.  Because of my hectic schedule, I can't go to meetings but a virtual support buddy works just as well.  The way we did this before was each morning we would email each other our goals for the day (taking the dieting one day at a time) and then again at the end of the day to see how we did.  It was helpful to have another person review my progress or setbacks to help identify the triggers.  I'm hoping to find another person, (or two), that would like to do that with me again.


Of course these boards and the information in ivillage is excellent so I will take advantage of all of it but I do find the little focused one-on-one support to make the difference.  If you're interested, please contact me at michele08053@yahoo.com.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-11-2003
Tue, 11-11-2008 - 2:02pm

Welcome to our circle of buddies, Michele, I'm glad you found us! I know you mentioned you'd like to be buddies with someone, one-on-one, but you are welcome to jump in on the board anytime you feel you need support (or want to offer some). We are a fabulous resource for each other for motivation and accountability, and there is always someone around to respond within a relatively short time.

In the meantime, congrats on your positive, can-do attitude and for taking charge to make change. Do you mind me asking what kinds of changes you plan on making to ensure success? Eating? Exercise? Other?

I hope to see you around more so we can get to know one another and share in each other's successes, hugs and best wishes,

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 11-15-2008 - 10:26pm

Hi, Michele!


I'm glad you posted, and I hope you'll stick around and become part of our support system.


 


 


 


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