[Myrtle]

Hello! I am looking for some support from some others who know what it's like...

I really am wanting to lose weight, but think I require some prodding to keep on track. I think it would be nice to share the daily struggles and offer others encouragement along the way.

Help! Anyone out there?

[KellyB]

Welcome!! We'd all be happy to help! Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. For me it was like a lightswitch I just had to turn in my head. Making the commitment to myself. Taking one day at a time... I'd be happy to help any way I can. I too live in the frozen Artic North of Ohio. Remember do this journey for yourself. You can do it!!! I'll talk to you soon Hugs Kelly

[lppennington]

Hello Kelly and Myrtle, welcome to the 30-somethings. You can always come onto our weekly threads. We share our highs and our lows. We give encouragement and support. If you blow a day we say, just don't do it again tommorrow.

Kelly, I know what you mean about living in the Artic North of Ohio, I live in Toledo and for the last 10 years or so I lived in the Cleveland area.

Where are both of you from?

[Myrtle]

Hi there! Thanks! I am really looking forward to being here. I think the encouragement will be great and I will offer some in return.

Aren't the holidays tough? Today I end work for two weeks and that really scares me - treats, dinners, boredom. I will probably be here often so I won't be shoving food in my face. I am such an emotional eater! This weekend I plan to drink water. I am bad about that. I bought a new "water bottle" and hope that will keep me in line...it's measured and everything.

What things are you all working on?

Isn't Ohio weather great...sounds wonderful for the weekend!

[lppennington]

Right now, at least through New Years is to maintain. Once the new years start, then I am going to get right back into my lifestyle change. I plan on keeping a diary of everything that goes into my mouth and their calories, I have found that works extremely well. Also I will be weighing in once a week, with myself, I even bought a special calander that I can tape on the back of my bedroom door. I will probably weigh myself Sunday Mornings before anything goes into my mouth. I also set monthly goals of usually 10 lbs a month. If I make it then great - shopping trip (for one item), if not I buckle down.

Hope this helps,
Lisa

[Myrtle]

Hey there - Seems like forever since I have been here. I have been doing alright. I have been off of work since last Friday and I have been fighting the stress and boredom without too much food. I can't wait until the holidays are over! I will keep drinking my water -

How is everyone else doing?