Coming out of lurkdom...

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Coming out of lurkdom...
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Sat, 04-09-2005 - 10:39am

I haven't been around much for a lot of reasons.

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Sat, 04-09-2005 - 11:13am

((((BIG HUGS COMING YOUR WAY))))Please don't feel worthless...you are so NOT worthless.You have much love and talent,please remember that.You have so much to offer others,and the weight that you've lost so far is amazing...you certainly don't want to give up on that.

Can you look into the hospitals for classes or seminars on weightloss instead of re-joining WW? I know WW is great,but some places offer free information and maybe from there you can find out where to get more advice/info/help.Wouldn't hurt to try calling around.What about your town? I know some towns offer classes at reduced prices.

((HUGS))

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Sat, 04-09-2005 - 1:07pm

Awww....sounds like you're having a rough time, honey. Don't beat yourself up too much. We all fall off the wagon sometimes (I've been lately, too). What matters is that you're picking yourself up and getting back to it.

Big, big hugs, hon!!

~Joanne

 

 

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Sat, 04-09-2005 - 5:30pm

Im very sorry that you are struggling with work and your weight loss but do not let your struggles and weight define you.

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Registered: 04-26-2003
Sat, 04-09-2005 - 8:43pm

I'm sorry to hear that you are having a rough time, Mary! This is just a setback, it doesn't determine the rest of your life. Remember, weight is managed over months and years, NOT over days and hours.

And no matter what you weigh, your family was wrong about you. Worth ain't measured by the pound, darlin'.

This job thing will get resolved, I know it will. Right now it's a struggle though. My hope for you is that you can live with it until you are able to get something better.

((hugs))
Erin

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Sat, 04-09-2005 - 11:34pm

Mary....life just seems hard right now....don't let the negative get you down and make you eat more. You will find a great job...concentrate, the glass is half full...I have you in my prayers....just do your present job to the best of your ablilty and see what happens....heads up, we love you and wish all the best for you.

Prayers going up for you!
SussieQ

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Registered: 04-06-2005
Sun, 04-10-2005 - 7:14pm

Hi, Ladyirish.

Hey, I'm just getting started on this message board and I have about 120 pounds to lose, but the one thing that I've learned already is that there are some pretty amazing people here and are certainly one of them. Anyone who can quote "Samwise" has got a lot of love and spirit to offer the World.

It is really hard to do this, to eat the right things and do the exercises under the best of conditions, but when your home life and work life are also a struggle and a drain on your energy and spirit, it can keep you from living your life if you let it. I know from personal experiences that it's the "letting it" that we have to pay attention to.

The two things that I have to recite to myself constantly is that I have no control over what other people say and do around me, and "the only thing that I do have control over is my own reation". That is the only thing that gives any control back to me, and that I have to make my own choice as far as how I chose to react or respond to either someone treating me badly, or some temptation that I really don't want or need. It's not easy, but it helps to give me a little strength when I have to make a choice whether to pass by a plate of donuts or have at it, but at least I try to give myself that chance to "just say no". As hard as it is to do, I try to keep a picture of my goal in my mind's eye...I see myself with my cheek bones showing, in a form-fitting top with a long flowing skirt pouring over fit and shapely legs. I've even drawn pictures of what I want to and WILL look like once I reach my goal of not only losing weight, but getting fit and strong. You could use a picture of yourself enjoing your future trip to Ireland if you want to (just a suggestion).

I'm sorry this is so long-winded, but your message hit so close to home for me that I just had to respond. I hope my words have helped, and if not, please keep posting because there are far wiser women on this board than I am. The best of love and luck to you, and since you started it:

"All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you"

Hang in there and keep up the GREAT work!

Debbi the Hammer Chick

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Sun, 04-10-2005 - 7:33pm
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} Mary. I know you can beat your family! I know you can. You have the heart to do it, and won't it feel great to go to Ireland in a new body? Just keep thinking that way and it will happen. Have a great week Mary and keep your chin up.
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