Originally Posted by Meg:
Think about the joys of a body that works effortlessly.

My new mantra! Your whole post went straight into my heart, Meg! (D*@# those crackers I just inhaled before logging on...:dizzy:)

Trazey, I could have written your post several times of the last year! I think it all comes down to us deciding what we truly want out of life.....and, reminding ourselves of this over and over again! I'm so glad to see that you've given this some thought and have become accountable. I can't wait to see what you will look like in 12 months! :) You can do this!

HI guys & THANKS for all the encouraging comments – you know what??? I CAN DO THIS!!! I won’t give in or give up!!!

Last night I went to Wal-Mart and my heart broke to see a young woman, probably 30 or 35, in a motorized scooter because she was so heavy! We were in some of the same spots at the same time and she was easily over 400 lbs, and I got a few things off higher shelves for her. After that encounter I thanked my LUCKY stars that I’m able to move and did 6 laps FAST around the perimeter of the store LOL, I was panting by the end but I couldn’t stop, I had to keep going. It felt awesome! I think I may have solved my walking dilemma! I hate doing it in the morning, and at night I’m too scare-dy cat to walk alone in the dark, but walking around the mall or store sounds like a great idea to me.

I’m so glad I confessed my struggles and didn’t keep it hidden. You have no idea how hard that was for me, to ask for help. But I’m glad I did, it really made me feel better.

I’m happy to report those cookies from the bakery are in D.H.’s lunch, NOT mine, and the fridge is once again stocked with cottage cheese, cut up veg, and I made a big pot of yummy veg soup last night.

Things are lookin up ;)

Do you have 1 cheat meal a week that you eat what you want within moderation? I found if I preplan it and have to wait 6 or seven days for it, I won't derail as much. It makes the sacrifice throughout the week much more doable.

[QUOTE]]"When you are having a craving...look at the food and think, What do I want more, the 5 seconds of enjoyment that I will have while I chew this food, or, the ENJOYMENT that 24 hours of everyday, 7 days of every week, I will have the body I want to have. Remember, no food will taste as good as getting the results will feel."[/QUOTE

"The longer we put off addressing our weight and health issues, the more years of life we lose. The time we invest in exercise and healthy eating is returned with interest in extra years of healthy living."

Keep going, we can do this!!!:smug:

better health, that was really inspirational, and exactly what i needed to read right now. I'm having a really really bad day, not eating wise, but everything is just getting on top of me, and i just needed those words of encouragement right now, bless you

It was similar for me...I kept losing weight over the holidays and then in January I stopped losing (plateau, I guess). After a couple of binges about ten days ago, I realized that food was only a temporary answer. It's easy to go there...like an old comfy tee-shirt - just slips on. But - you are worth the anxiiety it may take to get back to healthy eating.

Drink lots of water....plan for a good interesting healthy day and do the best you can.

Remember to also think about the days and months you ate in a healthful manner. A few days of over eating gone...a bump in the road of life. Every day is a new beginning.

:cheer: Tracey!!!!! I'm so glad that you're feeling better!

I'm happy that you bit the bullet and requested the butt kicking! :)
Sometimes seeing someone else in a terrible situation, does give us the motivation to care for ourselves...out of fear.

A side note: When we were in Disneyland in September, I noticed that there were SOOO many very large people riding around on those electric wheelchair/scooter thingies. I remember one family in particular, where nearly ALL the adults were on these machines, with the kids on their laps...I felt so bad for them. I then, in turn, was proud of myself...because even though I was my fattest ever and my feet were COVERED in blisters from walking the parks for three days..I could still do it.
I think it was one little episode that I could add to my list of things that FINALLY got me to get my *** in gear and do this.

The next time we go to DL, I want to be in much better shape, and hopefully avoid some of those blisters.

Totally off your topic, but it does relate to your seeing that young woman.

I am SO PROUD OF YOU!

:hug:
Linda