Hello!! I am new

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Registered: 10-31-2005
Hello!! I am new
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Thu, 11-03-2005 - 12:24pm

I just found this board today. I am new to IVillage, but after lurking through the messages I believe this is the place I need to be. This weekend I had a life turning moment. My husband was complaining about a situation at work and the next thing that pops out of my mouth is "Hey, I can sit here and complain about my weight or I can actually do something about it." Meaning for him to do something about his situation because complaining won't do anything. I am known for giving encouraging words, but never have I listened to them myself. I guess for a while I just sat in my own misery that I gained over 100 pounds in the last 7 years. But it hit me like a rock, that I do alot of complaining but never really do anything or if I do I give up within a week. Not this time, I realize it is time to lose this burden I carry that is now physically handicapping me from living the life I want. So here I am on Day 1 of the South Beach Diet, so far so good and I am motivated as h*ll. No excuses anymore!! :)

My name is Rachael, I a 27 year old SAHM to 4 beautiful children. My scale is broke, but I know I weigh around 280. My new scale should be here in a few days and I am looking forward to finding out really how much I weigh so I can say never again and start my journey losing all this excess weight. :)

I look forward to getting to know you ladies and working together to obtain our goals!! We can do it!! :)

Rachael

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Registered: 08-26-2005
Thu, 11-03-2005 - 1:09pm

Welcome! This board is full of great ladies who know just what you’re going through. You sound a lot like me, I tried and tried and kept giving up. Something just hit me this time and I knew I could finally succeed. It sounds like you are in that place as well. It’s a very empowering feeling to know that if we set our minds to it, we really can accomplish anything. It sounds clichéd, but it’s true. This is something that we are all capable of doing. And each day that you are on plan with diet (although I despise the word diet, because it truly needs to be a lifestyle change) and exercise, you can go to sleep feeling proud of yourself. That’s one thing that helps keep me on track. I know I will feel miserable if I slip up too much, but I know I’ll feel great if I do well. Just keep your goal in mind and try to picture yourself at your goal weight and the rest is just sheer determination!

Good luck and post often!

Anna
227/206.8/150

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Registered: 09-19-2005
Fri, 11-04-2005 - 6:28am

Hi Rachel!! Welcome to the board! I am almost 30 and a SAHM too (although my kids are both finally in school I still stay home and take care of my 2 nieces another infant and friends children when they need me) and your situation sounds familiar...I have gained 100 pounds in the last 10 years and I pretty much sit around and feel sorry for me. I "restarted" my weight loss again this past Monday and I am EXCITED!! I posted on the Losing Weight Board back in 1998 when I was trying to lose weight so I would feel comfortable getting pregnant with my son. It helped me sooooooooooooooo much... I lost 40 pounds got pregnant and have steadily gained 60 + pounds since then. I've been lurking on this board as well and the personalities here seem to fit with what I need. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Hugs
Cher

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Registered: 07-01-2003
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 5:41am

Welcome to the board!

Mary
247/218/165

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Registered: 10-31-2005
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 3:20pm

Thank you for the warm welcome. I can tell this is where I need to be. :)

Rachael

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Registered: 11-04-2005
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 7:01pm

Hi Rachael! I just want to extend the warm welcome you gave to me back to you! I can tell already this is going to be a great place to visit for support, advice, and friendship. Best wishes, and I'm sure I'll talk to you soon. :)

Jen

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Registered: 06-03-2005
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 7:37pm
Just wanted to say Hi Rachael! I'm new here too and hopefully with support we'll be able to finally reach our goals! :) I look forward to getting to know you! :)