Well here I am again.

I joined March 2008 hoping that I would be here a nearly a year later celebrating some significant weight loss, but the facts are facts, it just didn't happen. Some things happened in my lift and all the willpower, want and everything else just withered and disappeared.

I know that nothing is an excuse and come **** or high water, people of all different stories have taken steps to lose weight here. I got motivated to change things and stopped drinking pop just after this last Christmas 2008 but about a week ago I fell off that band wagon and haven't been able to get back on. Then it kind of hit me. Everything I did last year and many other things have been all half minded attempts at something. I have had all sorts of intentions to do great at many things and have had many disappointments because I had no self discipline, no self respect and very little confidence.

The bottom line is, I am sick of not being able to be proud of myself. I miss the days in high school when I worked and worked hard and could stand back and admire what I had accomplished. So I have returned in hopes of finding people to hold me accountable for one, secondly for support and guidance in this great forum, and finally that I can develop confidence and maintain what I will learn....

We'll help you!

If you've been reading a bit, you'll know that we celebrate everything. One day without pop. One good long walk. One evening without snacking. They're all victories.

It's too easy to fall into a pattern of only seeing our mistakes. Each day we do several things that are healthy and noteworthy. Stick with us, we'll cheer you along.

Hun, I think many of us can relate well. What is important is to keep trying! I've lost and then gained many times for many reasons. I am new since last night, but can already see why you came back to this board! I look forward to celebrating with you!

Great job coming back! Falling off the wagon is hard but admitting you have done it and striving to get back on track is even harded! We all need that push, that kind word, that 'attaboy', and that butt kicking once in a while- I'd be happy to do that for you! See you around the boards and if you ever need someone to talk to, vent to, whatever- shoot me a PM!

Welcome back! You know your way around. Settle in and post often. Sounds like you are in a good place mentally to address changes in your life.

Glad you came back. 3FC was a big help to me when I got down. Everyone here is so supportive. Susan is right. The more you post, the more support and help you will receive.

I couldn't have done it without the fine folks around here!

Take it once choice at a time! Don't get overwhelmed by a bad choice or two - progress, not perfection is the goal!

What I coincidence... Moments ago, I was literally thinking "I want to feel proud of myself for once"... I have so much trouble following through with anything I start.

But we can do this!

Doing this will mean that I can do anything I set my mind to. Cliche? Yes. True? Yes.

Have faith in yourself. This time will be the time that you follow through, and yes, you will be proud of yourself.

Thank you everyone, Im still having a hard time getting going but just posting and getting myself to come back and post again and read responses is getting me to think more positively about the changes ahead.

I really like what susan and counting down had to say, its not about the mistakes its about what youve done right and the changes for the better that matter. sure we want to learn from mistakes but we shouldnt dwell on them. Thanks to all of you tho for a warm re-welcoming