[eterniti]

Greetings everyone!

Well, I have taken "the plunge", yet again; I have committed myself to losing "the weight." Don't you feel sometimes like a drug addict, constantly entering the recovery phase. How many days have you have been "clean"? *sigh* But regardless of the number of times I have tried, I am back again. So, I guess that is the good thing; I haven't given up.

I was beyond frustrated, and so down that I was in tears (on Saturday). I could no longer fit into even my "fat clothes." And with school just around the corner (I am a Vice Principal), I am terrified of walking those halls and being labelled "the fat teacher." I am starting a new school, a new position, and it's imperative that I make a "good impression."

So here I am! As of Saturday, Aug. 4th, I committed to staying "on track." I have been watching my food intake very carefully and have been walking on the treadmill for 3 miles a day. As of this morning, I am down 7 pounds (water weight I am sure). I have signed up with a personal trainer, and my program with him should start in a couple of weeks.

I am looking forward to talking with other ladies who are committed, but struggling, and need support. Thanks for listening and best wishes to all!

Sue

[LBH]

Hi Sue!

I hear ya', my fat clothes are getting too tight also! Come join us on the daily thread!

[Hdawn]

My "fat" clothes are too tight as well. And there are only so many times you can say "I must have dried them too long".lol...
I need to have the mindset that I need a Lifestyle change. I'm really bad about the mentality of short term goals...(fitting into something) and as soon as that happens I give myself permission to pig out again.
I also am going to sign up with a trainer as soon as my kids are back in school. They start Wed. the 14th, I believe it is. So just around the corner.
Let's help each other out. I know we can do this.

Heather

[mum2seven]

Yes Food is like a drug to me, so I know what your talking about! Here I am again, in rehab....hoping I can kick the habit this time. LOL My fat clothes were getting too tight as well, and I am NOT going to buy bigger!! NO WAY!! Best of luck to you as you journey along with us all......

[bookwrmmom]

Well I am also back on the "Wagon". I started back on April 30th, and have been doing pretty well I think. I too have been here many times before. This time however I am taking a different approach, and am hoping that it is the right one. As far as the actual plan I am sticking to WW. I know this works for me. This plan has never been the problem-I have! The difference is that I am allowing myself to be human. If I happen to be in a situation that I decide to eat something that I normally would not eat than I forgive myself and move on. Kind of a "This is today, but I cannot do this tomorrow" sort of approach. I just tell myself that it is okay to splurge occasionally-just not every day. It really seems to be working well for me-and I am happy. I am losing, and enjoying myself once in a while. I still try not to over do it, but I am realistic enough now to know it is GOING to happen. In the past, I would get mad at myself and get an attitude and quit. I have realized though that even healthy thin people splurge on occasion too.
Another plus is that my employer has started a new wellness program this month and I have started to attend a twice weekly aerobics class. There have only been 3 classes so far, and I have gone to all of them. It has been alot of fun. Tough but fun. The first night halfway through I thought I was gonna die, but I would not allow myself to quit, and I felt great at the end after the stretching. It just seems that many things are falling ito place this time around, and I am thrilled. I also have a co-worker in the office trying to lose with me so that is a huge help too. We try to keep each other encouraged.
Anyway I can definitely relate to the on again, off again thing. At first I was almost embarrassed to tell folks that I was trying to lose weight because I thought surely they must think I am going to fail. I moved on past that, because at least I am giving it my best effort, and it is working.

Good Luck to you all, and I hope we can be support for each other. I promise to try to save you from falling off this crazy, runaway wagon!

Chrissy

[principessa]

Yay for being back on the wagon! I am, too. And I hear you about the new job. I'm applying for new jobs right now as well, and want to make a good impression as well. It's so hard when you are trying to lose and don't want to buy new clothes, but don't feel comfy in the ones you have. I am going to have to buy at least a couple of outfits to interview in, but hopefully I can make it down at least one size before I have to do that!