I am new to 3fc and have loved reading through all of the posts. I have gone up and down the scales I don't know how many times. It seems like I can't wait to get to my goal so I can reward myself with what else ---FOOD. What's up with that? Anyway, I have always said that it was not hard for me to loose weight, it was the maintaining that I still have not had the inner strength to do. This issue has really humbled me. I have always thought of myself as a strong person. I have armed myself with a ton of knowledge on nutrition, fitness, etc. But this sick weakness to food must be a curse passed down from generations. I am a Christian and believe that the Lord can and will help with anything we give over to Him completely. I guess this is an issue I haven't done that with. I have no other addictions, but this one. I love healthy foods and bad foods alike. I just eat too much. So portion control is what I am focusing on. I believe that I can get to my goal weight ... but this time I am going to admit that I am a weenie and reach out for support to help keep it off.
It is strange that when I was in my 20's staying thin was not hard ... vanity drove that bus. However, in my 30's, married with a son, that motivation has left me. This new determination is born out of the desire to want to take back control. Feeling good about myself again. Not for vanity's sake, but for my own mental well-being. Anyone relate?