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| Tue, 10-18-2005 - 11:11pm |
I've been watching this website debating on joining and each time saying I can do it on my own. I am soon to be 31 and gave birth in March to a wonderful, very busy little girl. I don't want to be the chubby mom. I also have a 10 year old and take him 3 times a week to Tae Kwon Do and work full time. My husband works nights so I'm home with the kids quite often and eating takes place. During the workday, we always have food days and food finds its way to my desk.
I've tried diets and dont' stick to them and I even put off buying clothes saying " I'll lose first and then buy later". This weekend I broke down and bought clothes to fit me. I had to buy size 18's. I'm so depressed. I have the hardest sticking to a diet and don't even think about working out. I am very good at making excuses and it's time to stop. I can't be 5'2 and weigh 200 pounds. I'm not fully round but am thick and it's so ugly to me. My hubby is supportive in anything I want to do but so far I haven't done or stuck wiht much.
Time is of the essence. I'm now pre-diabetic and must take off 30 pounds. I've thought of joining a gym but then wonder if I'd stick to it. I know what I need to do I just feel like I'm missing out on the good food when I'm on a diet.
Any ideas, support,etc is greatly appreciated.

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I am glad that I started looking at this message board because the ideas are definitely helping. You're advice is priceless. It is so nice to know that I'm not alone and I am perfectly normal in my mission to lose this weight.
Thank you!!! As I sit here typing this with a 1/2 sleep 1/2 awake 7 1/2 month old on my lap, I'm smiling and I don't feel so alone. I know I can do this and by reading these messages and sharing frustrations I truly believe I will be successful. You're right we have to start somewhere.
Seeing that I have 2 kids and both my husband and I work it's safe to say there's not alot of money for going to the gym, buying expensive equipment etc. I guess I kept thinking I can't workout because I have to have a scheduled workout time, etc. Imagine trying to be in control of your life and schedule things and you have a 7 month old and a 10 year old that say " no way Jose'". They rule the roost right now.
I too am trying to lose a big amount of weight. A lady at work mentioned the need to lose 10 pounds on her already tiny body and I almost screamed!!!
My hubby always tells me to stick to it I can do it but then I have a stressful day and junk food hits my stressful spirit. It calms me down so I think!
I do pretty good with the water, but you're idea of freezing it is a great idea.
I really really like your idea of being kind to myself. I know I haven't been. I do notice that I down grade myself. I go off on my big butt, and make other snide remarks. I thought it was funny but then my husband pointed out that it really wasn't needed. He told me that if I truly wanted to do this then to go for it andhe'd be there for me. He's a keeper!!
Buying those clothes helped because I now get dressed for work and say "wow I look nice". I'm not where I want to be but it was a nice boost. I enjoy wearing my make up, doing my hair and realizing I may be a bit bigger now but I'm still the same lovable little lady who loves all the same things.
I do falter and then spend the rest of the day eating so much junk. Problem is now that I'm a borderline diabetic I have to behave. The other day my mother gave me candy and I had a bad day at work and sat there eating mini bar after mini bar. Problem is that when I got home my sugar was high and I was so lethargic. Nothing like mother nature to make you do better.
Keep me updated as new ideas pop up and God Bless you for all the words of encouragement. Let's stay in contact. Together I bet we can lose those 50 pounds!!!
Good day to you!
I am so glad to hear that you were encouraged by my words and that alone makes me feel good, too!
Sounds to me like you've got one heck of a hubby on your hands....such support is wonderful and vital; not just for weight loss, but for every hill and valley in our lives.
If I have any more ideas I'll pass them along your way....but those are truly the basics that I have been following. One thing I'll add is that perhaps your diabetic concerns are a blessing in disguise - there's nothing like medical reasons to get a person motivated! LOL And the next time your mother gives you candy, tell her no thanks, or simply take it to work and leave it in the lunch room or boardroom for others to enjoy. If your office has as many staff as mine, there won't be any left to temp you anyway! And, mom won't be offended if she isn't any wiser. ;o)
I loved your comment, and I quote: "I now get dressed for work and say "wow I look nice". I'm not where I want to be but it was a nice boost. I enjoy wearing my make up, doing my hair and realizing I may be a bit bigger now but I'm still the same lovable little lady who loves all the same things".
That's the spirit! I've made the same comment to myself about not being where I want to be, but I add the word "yet". I may not be where I want to be...yet! I keep picturing myself at this time next year: slimmer, healthier, and shopping for new sexy outfits to wear for the Christmas & New Year's season! I also tell myself that every second of the day that I stick to it, the skinnier I get! Every sip of water, every healthy bite, every step I take during my walks gets me that much closer to my ideal size and that much farther away from my not-so-ideal-size.
Anyway, enjoy your day and I'll keep checking back as often as possible whenever I have a new idea for ya!
Best wishes,
Tchik
Tchik, welcome to the board and thanks for the great advice you posted!!!
I too love the frozen water
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