Weight Loss Support - Worst summer ever, just thankful

that I was able to maintain!!

My summer was a show off of a soap opera:(
The last week of school my eldest stepson took it upon himself to steal, yet again, starting a second stint on probation.

A few weeks later my good friend's nephew was attacked and stabbed by someone I knew. The nephew survived, but could have been considerable more serious if the knife had moved just a few inches up. Still waiting to hear what the state is going to charge the kid with and what his plea is.

Then I finally get in contact with my long lost half sibling, to find out that I have to sneak behind her father's back to even speak to her.

In the process of finding said sibling, I find out that the person I believe to be my father may not be. My mother confirmed it and then tried calling the next week and acted like I had no reason to be upset.

Then about a month after that, she freaks out on me, blaiming me for bringing up her past and tells my brother that he also has a different father. She continues her rant and proceeds to tell me that she doesn't support me and doesn't believe that I was abused by ex-stepfather!!!!

I've been so stressed, I have binged a couple times, but managed not to let it get too bad. I've been keeping myself busy outside the home, I feel like I'm sticking my head in the sand but I don't think that I can take anything else going wrong right now! I was getting really down and being hard on myself about not staying on plan, but then I realized that I hadn't gained anything......................that is a step forward for me!:dizzy: :)

You know, I honestly thought everyone lived in their own sitcom. Mine was definitely a comedy and satire. But yours, wow... soap opera it is! I think you should just relax and look on the bright side, whenever you can. Maintaining is a good thing! Even if life gets in the way of weight loss, don't ever get pushed back from your progress!

Wow, sorry you had a bad summer! Just be the big person and don't let others drag you down and keep pushing forward! I know that's difficult advice to follow up on but I've learned how to do it especially with problem family members and their problems that they blame on you.

GAWD al--MIGHTY!!!
With all that going on, you sound like you need a big :hug::hug::hug:
It can only get better from here...

Thank you for the support, it means so much! Hoping with the kids back in school that I can get into a routine away from the craziness and get those lbs down:) I'm going to keep my head in the sand for a couple more weeks and have little contact with extended family for awhile. I am also a matron of honor for my best friends wedding, exactly two weeks away. :carrot:I tried on my dress, it still fits:carrot:
My goal is to try to lose at least 5 lbs before the wedding, cut back on salts and not feel bloated........I am suppose to get my period this week:p Drink lots of water!
THANKS AGAIN!

My summer's been up and down, too. I managed to drop 10 pounds right at the start (down to 155 from 165), but have been yo-yoing for a couple months now. I'm right around 155 right now, but looking forward to being back at school where I can tackle the rest of it.

:hug: Congrats on maintaining! Being able to do that ultimately is just as important as losing. I hope everything mellows out for you soon, so you can get back to your weight loss efforts :)

Ok Heres What Happened To Me This Summer I Gainded 30 Pounds Now There Is Your Bad Summer. But I Will Lose It Again, I Will Keep My Head Up And Take Eating Healthy One Day At A Time.