Here we go again!

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Registered: 01-06-2004
Here we go again!
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Thu, 10-07-2004 - 1:58pm
Ok, some of you all have seen me here before, and for those of you who haven't...hello. I've been off and on this board and off and on diet after diet. Well, I'm going to try this again. Hopefully I'll get it right.

I started walking about three weeks ago. My friend and I try to walk about an hour three days a week. That's just a starter, though. I didn't want to jump into anything that might hurt me. I plan on running when my body's ready. Anyway, I saw my doctor last week, and she approves everything I'm doing. I also saw a nutrionist, who put me on a three meal/three snack a day diet (about 2000) calories. I'm going to read some more of my information, do some planning, and start on Sunday.

I'm really nervous ladies. I've been overweight so long and have tried so many times before. I don't want to fail again. A few years ago, I had managed to get from 240 lbs down to about 195 lbs. I didn't maintain it, though. I keep telling myself that I must not have been ready.

Well, I finally am, but it's just so nerve racking. I now weigh about 270 lbs. I would like to eventually get down to around 150 lbs. I know I'm on the right track, and my buddy is wonderful. It's just plain scary.

Denice

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Thu, 10-07-2004 - 6:25pm
Hey there Denice! Im so sorry that things havent been working out for you. But sounds like you have a solid plan. I know your nervous and fear messing up again, but you will get it. This many not be the time but it will happen because you want it so bad and are so determined. You have the will and the heart for it! Keep us updated on the new plan is going...sounds good to me :)
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Registered: 02-17-2004
Fri, 10-08-2004 - 1:07pm
Hi Denice - I think I remember your name, but regardless...welcome back. Congrats on getting back on the road to a healthier lifesytle. One thing to think of , is take it day by day. Don't worry about things or how much weight you'll lose or not lose in the next 4-6 months or whatever. Concentrate on the day you're in.

You'll do fine and you'll be fine. We all worry about failing, that's where I think the fear comes from. Gosh, sometimes I live with failure on a daily basis. But when it comes down to it, I look at it this way. Failure only gives us another reason to try again.

You're already doing so great with the walking, which is half the battle. Keep up the great work!

Good luck to you and post often. You'll love it here!

Kerry