Giving it another try...

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Registered: 02-29-2004
Giving it another try...
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Fri, 06-02-2006 - 12:45am

Hi there. I've posted a couple of times over the past year, but then I go eat some cookies and try to forget that I need to lose so much weight! My name is Wendy and I'm 37. I currently weigh 281 and am 5'4". Last summer I was 265. My smallest as an adult was in college at 169 and back then I thought I was so huge, but now I look at those pictures and wish I was that weight again. The hardest part is looking at the big picture, I know I should set small goals. I'll try to eat better and do well for about a week and then I eat poorly and before you know it weeks have gone by and I've gained. I was diagnosed with diabetes earlier this year and did pretty well following the carb grams that I was allotted by my nutritionist, I even lost about 8 lbs, but then I feel off that wagon and started eating junk and haven't gone back on. You'd think being diagnosed would make me take stock and try that much harder! I feel like I am just lazy and want a quick fix, so instead of trying I sit around waiting for some miracle to happen.

I plan on sticking around this time. I really need to lose weight for my health and well being. I hope to get to know all of you better. :)

Wendy

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Registered: 11-03-2005
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 6:40am

Hi Wendy. You sound like me. I'm trying really hard but I get discouraged easily. I've just been trying to eat healthier and move around more. I feel if it comes then it comes off. I always hope if I ignore the scale then the next time I get on I will weight less.


I hope you stick around. And good luck.

 
 
 
 

 
 
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 7:07am

Welcome to the board Wendy...


I think we have all tried more then once to do this.


The key is to keep coming back. I hope you stick around, we all offer great support to each other in this journey we are on.


I know what you mean by thinking were were huge one time before and then we look at it now and think OMG, what was I thinking.


I've actually put old pics from when I was smaller on my refridgerator door for inspiration.

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 Karen


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Registered: 01-25-2006
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 11:48am

Wendy,

I wish you the best of luck. I like you went a long time saying I was going to do this then caving and not coming back for months. This is a difficult journey but I know we are all strong enough to face it. We have to be. Welcome and good luck!!

Angela

256/250.4/231 1st goal

 

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Registered: 10-16-2005
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 1:18pm
Yeah, been there,done that. Looking back at my high school years when I was a size 20 my freshman year. Thinking "OMG! I can't beleive I am so huge!" Of course, I think most high school girls are unhappy with their own bodies. But nowadays I long for a size 20. I am currently a size 30W/32W. I was looking at a picture I took with my brother around that time in my life, and I think I'll put a copy of it on the fridge so that it will be there to remind me of where I want to be every time I go foraging. I find myself opening the fridge even when I'm not hungry. "Just to see whats in there" I tell myself. But, if I'm not hungry, why do I need to know whats in there? I hope you keep coming back here for lots of support. These gals have really been a great lifeline for me when I get frustrated. Its also a great place to come and share the good news too. Like when I had 2 points left for the day last night (I follow WeightWatchers) and decided that i didn't need to use them just cause they were there. So I ended the day 2 points under--a first for me this last go round.Anyway, I suppose I've babbled enough for one morning.LOL Good luck to you.
Katherine
349.2/344.4/140 Mini-goal: size 26 jeans
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 7:04am

Welcome back Wendy. It doesn't matter how many times you tried before.. you can make this time work. We're here to support you and bug you until you make it work! Diabetes is serious and you have to do something about it. My husband was recently diagnised and he is still slacking and not being very serious, but I'm on his tail (now if I can get on MY tail for a while..)


Are you going to follow any specific diet plans? What are you planning to do?


I love your signature!!

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Registered: 02-29-2004
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 10:40pm

Hello. I'm currently trying to follow an exchange program (so many fruits, breads, etc) and within that I have to make sure I eat a certain amount of carbs for each meal. I say "trying" because I haven't done too well so far. I meet with a group at my church for the exchange weight loss program and we met tonight. So far I have gained 5 lbs in the 5 weeks! Not so good. But, tomorrow is a new day.

Thanks, I love my siggy too. A girl on another board made it for me. :)

Wendy

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 6:49am

Wendy, when my husband was diagnosed (last month), the doctor told him that once he starts the medication he will probably gain a few pounds.


Here is the explanation (you've been warned LOL).. when we eat, glucose (sugar)

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Registered: 02-29-2004
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 12:17pm

Hi Mary,
It's good to know that the weight won't continue to rise!

As for the carbs, I'm supposed to eat about 160 grams a day. The nutritionist had is broken down for my meals, based on my lifestyle (stay up late, sleep late). I followed it really well at first, but lately haven't been doing to well. But I am trying today. My breakdown is: Meal 1- 45g; meal 2- 30g; meal 3 60g; and meal 4 20-25g. They told me that it is important to eat the same amount of carbs for a specific meal each day.

Thanks!

Wendy

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Registered: 05-22-2001
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 5:03pm

Hey Wendy!!! Glad to "see" you here! Our stories are quite similar here too. I was never less than 150-160 from the age of 12 through High School and even though I felt HUGE, I would LOVE to be back to that weight, lol.


We already know each other but I know we can support one another through our weight loss journeys too.


Love ya!


Melissa




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