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Stuck in a Rut
| 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
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

hippolytes
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
Hi there Jessica and welcome to the boards!
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)
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!
angelinoh 270/241/160's(for now)
http://pages.ivillage.com/angelinoh
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