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| Mon, 02-14-2005 - 10:03pm |
Hi! I'm here to find how you all are losing weight! I've tried every commercial diet on the market. Am considering joining Weight Watchers At Work when the next session starts up. It'll only be the 40th time I've joined, well maybe that's an exaggeration but it will be one of many! Even when I tried LA Weightloss, an almost impossible diet to fail at, if you follow the diet, and I've failed.
I just lost my dad a couple of months ago to suicide and I'm so depressed I can't stand myself. But one of the reasons I'm depressed is because I'm sitting at 270, the biggest I've ever been. I have problems sticking to anything but I am at a point, I have very few clothes that I can fit in and I'm miserable. Physically, I'm so uncomfortable! Short of breath with any activity! Tired all the time!
I work full time and have a family. I am very stressed! HELP! I NEED A VACATION!
OK, I'm gonna quit whining. I'd like to join the group if you'll have me!
Thanks,
Janie

Welcome janie,
I bet if you were to take a poll almost every person here has failed at a diet sometime or another. I can't tell you how many diets I have been on in my lifetime. Some have been successful and I have lost weight for several years only to gain it back. Others I just didn't lose that weight. Sometimes it just wasn't the right time for me. I guess I hadn't made up my mind to make the sacrifices to lose the weight. Other times I had other things going on that prevented me from losing like an undiagnosed Thyroid problem. With all of that experience, though, I have learned what works and what doesn't work for me. More important I keep trying and I will never give up until I reach my goal. Weight watchers is a great plan and a lot of people here have lost weight with it. The important thing is not the plan but sticking with it. If you have a bad week(or month) start over. That isn't a failure it is a set back.
Reading your post it sounds like you are under a lot of stress. Losing weight and exercising with help with that. I know when I have been depressed going to the gym has made a big difference. I encourage you that if it doesn't get better to talk to your DR.
This is a wonderful group of women and they are all very supportive. Hang in there and good luck. sharla
Hi Im new here. Just wanted to say hi and say I know how you feel. I think I weigh around 270 too. This is the biggest I have even been as well. Im very sory about your Dad! I have just cut back on everything like portion size and carb's and calories. I dont know what everyone else is doing. Thats why I am here too. Looking for support and finding out how people are losing weight. I dont think I have lost that much. I dont weigh myself so I have no idea. My friends and family say they see it but I dont. Its only been like 2 months though. But still I want to see it. Good luck and Im sure I will see you around.
Melysa
Welcome to the board, Janie!
~~Linda
Hi and welcome here, Janie (: I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad to suicide as well, and then a couple years later my mom died. Take your time with your grief and remember it's ok to get angry.
As for weight loss, take it one day at a time and take baby steps! Set small, attainable goals (: Don't look at this as a diet, but as a new way of eating that includes your family.
I look forward to getting to know you better.
- cl-Yavie, sig in still in progress :D
I am just a young girl in need of some
Hey Janie!
I agree with whoever wrote…”I have been on so many diets I know what works for me”. I too have been on so many diets.
I now know that I am a carboholic. If I eat too many things that turn into sugar or are sugar it will make me gain weight. I also know if my portions are not small I will gain weight.
I know if I drink non diet sodas it will make me gain weight. If I drink just one it will stymie my weight loss. And let’s not even discuss fast foods!
I know if I don’t drink plenty of water and do some sort of exercise I will not lose weight.
To recap: 1) I must eat smaller portions; 2) eat 3 meals and 2 snacks so I won’t be starving by the time lunch or supper come around. 3) Drink plenty of water 4) Do some kind of exercise.
This is basically it for EVERYONE.
If you think about it and with the many diets you have been on I bet you already know what does it for you.
Don’t sabotage yourself, if you want to eat something non-diet, do it. Just get back on the wagon. Most people here have a cheat day in which they eat what they want. I usually tell myself….Self…if I am going to eat this (thing) with all these calories, fats, and carbs…is this really what I want to cheat with. In other words make your cheat day worth while.
Sussie_Q
312/298/280 (for now)
Janie-I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please accept my sincere sympathy. As for your weight loss, you are making a positive first step reaching out for support and planning your strategy. I think you will see from the women here that every person is different and what works for each of us is different as well. I think the main thing is to find something that fits well with your life and to stick with it. We all are guilty of starting and stopping but we are all successful because we keep trying and making the changes we need to make. You can do this, you are worth it, and we will be right here to help and support you every step of the way.
Rhonda
237.5/226/200 for now
I lost my mom 2 yrs ago. My dad took his life in November 2yrs and 3 days after my mom passed away. I miss them both terribly!
Today is a terrible day for me. Very emotional! I look forward to getting to know you as well!
Thanks for sharing about your dad! If you want to email me, please do mjloyd@comcast.net
Janie
Hi Janie!
It sure sounds like your stress level has reached it's maximum capacity!
Fear