[aznative371]

Hello everyone today is my first day here and I am greatful to be here. It seems like I have always struggled with my weight. I have a stocky build and I have no desire to be skinny. I just want to get in shape and feel good.

I had my son exactly two years ago and I was looking back through pictures and I realized that I have about 5 pictures with myself in them. I have gotten to the point where I really dislike seeing myself in pictures. That couples with my doctor telling me I need to take off a few pounds to lower my cholesterol has led me here. Also it seems like I have been trying to get started day after day and I keep coming up with excuses....like I will start on my sons birtday or whatever important date is in the near future...then I fail to do so and put it off...silly I know.

I have worked out my entire life so I know what I need to do...exercise and eat right. I just have been lazy and I really dont know why. It is so funny because I eat crap food and feel really bad...and then do it again...dont you think I would learn by now???

Well I am here for support. My husband use to body build and can take off pounds without any effort...he also eats like a horse. So even though I love him to death he is just not that supportive. He is also tired of hearing me ***** about my weight and not do anything... Also funny thing, if I put it out there I am more likely to follow through than if I just tell myself (yes I know more self defeating behaviors)...so I am here to tell all of you I am going to do this...162 today on my way to 148!!!!

Thank you for listening!!!

Jennifer

[LotusMama]

Hello, Jennifer, and welcome! I am glad you are joining us. You will find a lot of support, advice, and great ideas here.

I wish you the best with your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

[ShrinkingAmy]

Welcome Jennifer,
I completely understand your procrastinating ways... I have a hard time motivating myself too! The first day is always the hardest - you just have to get started! I have a couple tricks that I use for inspiration so maybe you could do the same. Maybe find an old picture of yourself when you looked and felt your best and refer to it when you are lacking the motivation to work out. Or take a picture of you as you are now as a visual reminder of why you want to work out. My husband is also like yours - he's not a body builder, instead he's tall and slim and even if he gains weight, he can take it off just by thinking about exercise... it's rediculous!

[aznative371]

Thank you both for the support!!

I did fairly well for my first day. I ate well and even got in a weight workout. I just did not eat enough during the day and was too hungry at dinner. Ate a little bit more than I needed to...

On a great note...I became a jurored artist today. I applied for my first few shows as a jeweler and I was accepted to three out of four shows (the fourth is still pending a jury).... I am soooooo excited. I never thought I would make it my first try... YEAHHHHHH!!!

Jennifer

[AR4life]

Welcome Jennifer
Congrats on your job I'm afraid I don't really understand how jury's, jewelers and artist all go together but it sounds interesting

[aznative371]

There are different types of shows I can participate in...jurored and non-jurored. The first type you just pay and your in. A jurored show you have to apply, submit pictures and written descriptions. It is hard to be selected for a juried show. I am up against really great designers and I was not sure I was at that level yet.... Needless to say I am very humbled and greatful!!!

Jewerly has been a hobby for me up to now. I have a full time job as a probation officer, I have an internet business with weddings and I have a 2 year old and a husband. Hopefully this will work out and I will be able to do this full time.

I am just sooo excited. This has been the best news for me in years!!!

[srmb60]

Welcome!

Come and join us in our chat thread.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/feat...september.html

[lekshmiprasanth]

Hello Jennifer!!

Hearty welcome

Well I've joined here about one month back. I should tell you, it was the same case as you before I've joined here. I was too lazy, had no motivation, and above all no support from Husband!! Exactly because he was tired of hearing I try to reduce the weight. He stopped listening to it. But now I am inspired by all our friends here that I don't even feel I need any other support outside. You can do it Jennifer, like me, like anyone else here!! Be positive and concentrate!!

Best of Luck!!

[lekshmiprasanth]

oops, see you in Plan and chat in September!!