Well, here I am, and I must be honest in saying I'm really, really needing a bit of support right now. I've been dieting for a month, a little more than that actually... And I've lost 13 lbs so far. Trust me, that's not making me sad. I know that's very good. But see, up until lately I had my mom helping me out a lot, she was on the diet with me, and she was my main motivator for excercising. The weekend before last, I believe it was, I went to Disneyland, and she went to Reno. I did alright, all things considered. But she ate some things that weren't so great, and now it would seem she's slipping back to old habits. Which is pretty bad for me, since she was my main cause for actually getting out and walking, which is my best form of excercise. I haven't actually walked in a while... I'm managing to do alright, but tonight I was feeling a bit on the depressed side... And I was about this close --- to finding something in this house to binge on. But instead I made myself come on the internet to find more help and encouragement! A little sad, but hey. I could use it. So, that's my story. Hello! ^^

This might be kind of nosey but where in California are you? If your by me I'll exercise with you! The odds of us being close are slim but I thought I'd put it out there. As for you being scared you are going to lose your motivation, just keep your goal in mind and don't let it go. You could also try having a talk with your mom and try to get her back on board with you. Just continue to remind yourself why you want to lose the weight and if you need extra support this site comes in handy!

I'm actually in Carmichael. Yeah, I'm trying to keep my goals in mind and such... It just gets hard when it seems everyone you know is eating crap you're always trying so hard to avaid! Kids will occasionally offer me a mini doghnut or a cookie or something at lunch and it takes a lot for me to pass it up some days. I want it! But at the same time I know I don't. It just all becomes so frustrating!

You're way up north so we wont be able to be exercise buddies, bummer... I know what you mean about it being hard to turn down not so diet friendly food (my sister and mom are the worst enablers ever)! In the long run when you reach your goal you will be happy that you were able to though! If you ever need extra support I'm here for you (feel free to message me) as well as everyone else here. Oh and yay for you for already losing 13 pounds!

Thanks. ^^ Right now encouragement is my biggest need... And it just doesn't feel like I have a lot of it here right now! So thanks for talking to me. ^^ Hopefully we'll be seeing each other continue slimming down!