100 lb. Club - Square one again, all over again....

So I am back. Again, I know, I know.

I haven't been here in probably close to 6 months; life hit me hard and fast and I had to do a lot of growing up in a very short amount of time. I started a new job, very fast-paced, very stressful, and very full of yucky food choices. And they are just that: choices. I'm working in the ER as a Registrar, which involves 12 hours shifts that usually span 2 meals.

I looked in the mirror the other day and I was absolutely horrified. I know I have to do this this time, no more big talk and small game. I can barely fit into my 3X scrub pants; something just has to give!

The main difference between where I am now and where I was the last time I tried to lose weight is that now I am at a point financially where I can be in control of my own food choices. I can go to the store and buy my food and not have to be dependent on whatever someone else brings home, which is what wound up happening before.

But the past is the past, and tomorrow is a new day. Today, I'm working on make a menu or at least a rough food plan for the next week, and tomorrow I'll make a run to the store for provisions. I really want to do this right this time.

Best wishes to you. I'm just starting as well after losing 30 pounds going through a trauma and gaining it all back! We can do this.

Good luck!

Sara, I'm so glad you came back.:hug: Do this while you're young. You will be so glad you did and didn't waste another minute of your life.

Welcome back! This is my fourth or fifth time back here. This time it is working though :)
And it will work for you too! Good luck and glad your back :hug:

hey xtris,

sounds like you are getting honest and ready to do it...so come on girl and lets kick some booty!

p.s. I am in TX also. :)

:welcome: Back :)

I remember you from before! So glad you're back at 3FC. Just keep at it!

Glad you have made the choice! I know how it is believe me, I've lost the weight and gained it back 3 times. But like yourself, this time is serious, life changing, You can do it girl.

You can do this!!!!!!! Go team you!

Welcome back Sara! Glad you found us again. You CAN do this and we look forward to reading your posts :)

welcome back!! you can do anything if you put your mind to it :D

Do this while you're young. You will be so glad you did and didn't waste another minute of your life.


Amen, amen, amen! Definitely do it while you are young! I applaud the younger girls here (and the older ones, too) I so wish I'd gotten a grip on this whilst I was still "young". I'm 40 now and it's not as easy as it was when I was in my late teens or twenties.

I'm new here, so I don't know you from before but I am glad you are here!:hug:

Welcome back!!

Thanks so much everyone!

Welcome back!

:welcome3: back!

Welcome back. Someone has a sig that says... you sometimes have to fight a battle more than once to win it. I think that is so true of weight loss, but it's definitely worth it. I'm another forty-something that wishes I would have taken care of this problem earlier. Rhonda's right, do it while you are young.

:listen: I hear ya. I'll chime in, too -- I was down to 199 in January 2006, but let myself fall into old habits. If I didn't struggle daily, I wouldn't be maintaining at this current weight, but easily bypassing my heaviest.

I can't give up, as much as my emotions, hormones and taste buds want me to! :no:

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Welcome back Sara!!!! I know you can do this!

Believe me, you don't want to know how many times I've started over!

But, today, I am healthier. Keep coming back. I'm in 1Xs now.

Glad to see you back!

KIMBERLEY (GardenWife)!!!!!!!! So happy to see you!

And Sara, welcome back! :):)

Sara - Welcome Back!!

Gardenwife - Good to see you too!!

I never post an "I'm back" because I am always here. But that doesn't mean I am doing well. A while back I even took my weight down. That's my way of hiding. But I am with you guys 110%!

Gardenwife-Welcome back to you, too! So many familiar faces! .

Sandi-No need to hide from us, honey! We're all fighting the same battle, just in our own way. You say it best; it's not about perfection, it's about consistency.

I agree Sandi--come out come out whatever you weigh!!!

Congrats for making the choice to come back and taking charge of your life.

All the best..remember Winners do not Quit and Quitters never Win

I am so glad that you are here and we can travel along this journey together!!!