Is about to begin.
I have joined a group of women on ScrapShare who are actively working at losing weight. Yesterday there was a post by a virtual woman - you see, until you meet IRL, everyone is virtual - which also means your skinny ;) - whom I have come to know through posts. The topic of her post was "I haven't always been fat" and it struck a chord. This is one of my responses:
You are completely not alone. This forum is filled with all of us, at various ends of the weight loss spectrum: starting a weight loss journey and ending one and hanging around as our cheering section!
I'm 5'11" and 274 pounds. I'd be happy to lose 50 pounds and will be delirious if I could lose 100. Though I am not defined by my weight, I am not happy with the size I've become. I don't feel well or as energetic as I once was. I have four kids who are being raised to value athletics and competition. I was an athlete and I've let that discipline and drive go by the wayside for other things. I'm not much of an example
I think it's about time that I get back at it.
I wish you great luck on your journey. I'm here for any support I may provide
I'm 5'11" and 274 pounds. I'd be happy to lose 50 pounds and will be delirious if I could lose 100. Though I am not defined by my weight, I am not happy with the size I've become. I don't feel well or as energetic as I once was. I have four kids who are being raised to value athletics and competition. I was an athlete and I've let that discipline and drive go by the wayside for other things. I'm not much of an example
I think it's about time that I get back at it.
I wish you great luck on your journey. I'm here for any support I may provide
That pretty much sums it up.
Here I am at the start of my Weight Loss Journey. Will I lose 50? Will I lose 100? Whatever I lose, I'll lose enough to feel good. To feel healthy. To keep up with my kids. The plan is falling into place. Habits are changing. The group starts on May 5th.
I'm starting now.
4 comments:
Lee, you are brave. I have not been brave enough to talk on my blog about my weight loss journey. I know. I'm chicken. I just feel more secure with my virtual friends, I guess. I also feel like they "get me" more than my IRL friends and family would. I also am plain afraid of failing. There. I said it. Thanks, Lee. You inspire me.=]
Lee, this is so terrific. My piece of advice is...take it one pound at at a time. A number like 50 or 100 can paralyze you. Make small achievable goals as you go through your journey. It will give you strength and motivation to continue. Also, as my trainer has told me, make a journal entry of food...like EVERYTHING! and it gives you some place to start and move forward. Good luck, and if you need a cheerleader, I am here. YAY YAY
Love, Beth
You Go Girl!!!!! We are in this together!
Girly! You can do this! I know you can because you have that "LEE DRIVE".....
I will be here 100% for you!!! :)
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