Stuck in a Rut

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Registered: 05-16-2004
Stuck in a Rut
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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 2:33pm
Hi Ladies

My name is Jessica Harrell. I have been lurking for few days, and I feel like this may be the place I need to be. I have been overweight my entire life...and three and a half years ago I married my high school sweetheart of five years, sadly though, I cannot look at the pics because I am ashamed of my 290 pound size 26 image. I have wavered between 275 and 290 for over three years now thru many marital issues(just the usual stuff) and two pregnancies (one miscarriage and the birth of my beautiful Bella Grace 8 months ago). However, her birth inspired me to get myself healthy and be healthy about doing it. I follow weight watchers (WW) thru at home tools obtained from another member due to the fact that I don't have the money or time for the meetings. I am a stay at home mom, so I prepare my own meals, or use the frozen WW meals. I started this in February at 282...as of March 12 I had lost down to 247...35 pounds in six weeks was so exciting...however, March 12 my husband lost his job and I came to a stand still (I waver between 247 and 252). With him at home(being the diet devil that he is and doesn't really need to be) I have found it easier and easier to cheat a little more and more and then exercise a little less and less and drink a little more sweet tea than water....He is not the cause, but he doesn't help it....I am a comfort eater and I am trying to break thru that. I found this page and was instantly drawn to it... I want to give my support to others, I also need some support. I have issues that I know add to my want to comfort eat that I am sure will come out here...and I am sure that a lot of you have issues that make mine look very trivial.....I hope I am welcome here...I am currently 247 and wish to be 140....I hope to be here until my journeys end...God Bless and Thank you
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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 2:51pm
It looks like you've had a really good start, and I'm sure you'll get back on track. Ever tried ordinary ice tea without the sugar? I like mine that way. Or how about ice water with a twist of lemon or lime. Or if you want it sweet, the tea, how about making it plain and then adding a tsp or whatever, so you control the amt of sugar that goes into it. I'm not a fan of the artificial stuff, but there are those sweeteners if you don't mind them. Continued success to you.

hippolytes

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 3:05pm
Hi Jessica -- of course you're welcome here! Congratulations on the weight loss so far :-) I'm sorry to hear about your dh losing his job. I know that can be stressful. I hope he finds a job soon.

And congratulations on your baby! What a pretty name, Bella Grace. She must be such a blessing. I can understand your wanting to lose this weight so that you can enjoy her as much as possible.

There are a few members here who are on WW. Shawna (Voxpopulli) was on it for quite a while and lost a lot of weight doing it. She's a real inspiration, as are other members who have lost a lot of weight(Amy comes to mind, although she didn't do WW).

Feel free to join in anytime. We're a pretty open group here.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 3:10pm

Hi there Jessica and welcome to the boards!

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 10:17pm
A big welcome to you, Jessica ! It sounds like you are off to a good start and don't let the cheating get you down..I am an emotional eater and it's tough to get out of once you start. Remind yourseld why you are doing this ( For your Beautiful Bella - GREAT name BTW; read my member profile!) and for yourself. You must be healthy and strong to ensure your daughter is healthy and strong and has a great image of what it means to be healthy.

This is a wonderful board filled with wonderful women and I wish you all the sucess in the world!

Amy (Barking at the NEW new girl)

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 10:33pm
Jessica, you've done a great job so far with your weight loss and even maintaining it, though you say you've found it easier to cheat.

What about involving dh in your decision to lose weight. Maybe explain to him that it's very important to you and you would love his support. Imagine how much happier *he* will be when you are happier with yourself.

Take it a day at a time. A minute at a time if you have to. And if you mess up, well just begin from that point. The nice thing about WW is that you have those points so you can always accomodate your days eating.

Best wishes for your continued success!

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Thu, 05-20-2004 - 1:03pm
welcome to the board Jessica =) and congrats on the loss so far! We all get in ruts sometimes it helps to change exercise or look at eating habits to be sure it's on plan with what you thought. And be sure to do body measurements there's been weeks i have maintained or gained and yet inches have gone down.


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Registered: 03-19-2004
Thu, 05-20-2004 - 1:36pm
all I can say is keep fighting .... for you.

even if you do cheat .. get back on the cart the next day .

These cravings will not go away in one day .. you will be fighting all your life with wieght.

I came to this realization....2 months ago... seems so simple...but

I would lose weight then... think I could eat what I want ... then gain it back... over and over again.

If you reallly want it . you will do it.

No one but you can do it.

I am here if you need me!

Sasha