Hi Jenn, I started my (most recent but truest) journey to a healthier being last year right around my 38th bday.
this august will be my one year anniversary of maintenance.
stick around, it's all good
Thanks for introducing yourself to me. I really could use some support right now. I watched a film my husband took of me and my children yesterday. I literally busted out crying in front of my family. I can't believe how big I look. I am mad at myself for gaining all of my weight back. I worked so hard to get to where I was. Here I am again....right where I don't want to be as far as weight goes.
You are right; weight loss is a great gift to give yourself. That's a great way to think of it. It's hard to stay on a diet though. I'm just not totally dedicated to diet mode yet.
You'll figure it out. Do expect to do 100% from the first instant in anything else you start / learn / change?
Hi, Jenn. I'm new here, too. I just started AGAIN this past Friday. I have lost all the weight before as well, and here I am again. I turned 40 in January, and for a while, I was telling myself, you know.. I'm 40. I'm tired of constantly worrying about how I look, I've earned being able to eat what I want. Well, that's just dumb, and I finally realized it. I want people to look at me and say, WOW. She's 40!?
We've both done it before and we can do it again. I think this is a great place to start. Hopefully we can support and motivate each other.
Hi, Jenn. I'm new here, too. I just started AGAIN this past Friday. I have lost all the weight before as well, and here I am again. I turned 40 in January, and for a while, I was telling myself, you know.. I'm 40. I'm tired of constantly worrying about how I look, I've earned being able to eat what I want. Well, that's just dumb, and I finally realized it. I want people to look at me and say, WOW. She's 40!?
We've both done it before and we can do it again. I think this is a great place to start. Hopefully we can support and motivate each other.
Hi! You are absolutely right...we can do it again. I know that we can. We gained our weight back again. I never thought I'd do that! It totally "snuck" back on me. I had compliments every day when I was thin. I don't get them anymore. I actually got sick as far as my nerves went from dieting too extreme and exercising too extreme last time. I won't do that again. Lesson learned. I would love to be here for you for support and motivation; and happy that you feel the same. p.s. I love to cruise myself!!!!
Thanks, Sunshine! Living in CA I'm sure you are in your bathing suit a lot. That's great will power in itself. Today is day 8 for me. I think I'm having a difficult time because I am still mad at myself for gaining all of my weight back. I worked out every day for 5 months and dieted myself down to a size 6. I guess I have to get over that and take one day at a time. What are your dieting strategies?
Hi again Jenn!
I have a little bathing suit addiction. Fortunately I can still turn heads while wearing them and I have them in tons of styles and colors. I'm actually packing up a few for my trip to Philly next week. As hot as it is today, I need to put 1 on and head to the pool!
Don't stay mad at yourself. You're entitled to do that for 1 day only. After that, just get back on track. Easier said than done, but doable. As you stated, one day at a time is key. Also remember one pound at a time as well.
I'm a South Beacher by the way. Because South Beach is more of a lifestyle than a diet, it works. I finally cut the yo-yo string and realized this is no longer an option for me.
Last edited by SunshineCA; 07-21-2009 at 02:25 PM.
Late 30-somethin' here and I made the same decision just over a year ago. You can do this. I am a PM away if you ever wanna chat!
I so understand about not wanting to get on the scale. I was a couple of months in before weighing the first time. I had been qualified for additional life insurance in May '09 and it required a physical. I had to get a copy of the papers to figure out my starting weight. I wouldn't even let the nurse say the number--I just looked away.
Don't "diet". Make changes that you want to dedicate yourself to lifelong. Get activity back in your life and DAILY. Make changes in your cooking to support a thinner body. Take care of yourself the way you would your very best friend visiting from afar.
Last edited by Thighs Be Gone; 07-21-2009 at 02:29 PM.
Late 30-somethin' here and I made the same decision just over a year ago. You can do this. I am a PM away if you ever wanna chat!
Same here...I really think having someone to talk to about your diet frustrations is helpful! By the way....my thighs are never gone even when I diet myself down to a size 6!! I swear I can never get them thin....exercise and all!
I have a little bathing suit addiction. Fortunately I can still turn heads while wearing them and I have them in tons of styles and colors. I'm actually packing up a few for my trip to Philly next week. As hot as it is today, I need to put 1 on and head to the pool!
Don't stay mad at yourself. You're entitled to do that for 1 day only. After that, just get back on track. Easier said than done, but doable. As you stated, one day at a time is key. Also remember one pound at a time as well.
I'm a South Beacher by the way. Because South Beach is more of a lifestyle than a diet, it works. I finally cut the yo-yo string and realized this is no longer an option for me.
Right now I even refuse to be seen in a bathing suit. Maybe by the time Summer is over! lol I guess I will have to go to an indoor pool after my weight loss. How does the South Beach diet work?
Hi jenn! I, too, am a yo yo dieter. About 5 years ago, I got to my goal weight and since then I have managed to put it all back on and about 40 additional pounds. It happens. Don;t beat yourself up over it. Now is the ti e to make a change. YOU CAN DO THIS!
BTW, I am 3 years away from 40 and would love to be looking fine by then!
Like Sunshine, I am on the South Beach diet and I love it.
I hope everything goes well for you! Do this for yourself!
Right now I even refuse to be seen in a bathing suit. Maybe by the time Summer is over! lol I guess I will have to go to an indoor pool after my weight loss. How does the South Beach diet work?
Wear 1 in black and you'll be fine I'm sure. Indoor or outdoor, swimming and water aerobics are my favorites. Come on over to the South Beach Forum and check us out. Everything you ever wanted to know is over there. Well, at least 99.9%.
Wear 1 in black and you'll be fine I'm sure. Indoor or outdoor, swimming and water aerobics are my favorites. Come on over to the South Beach Forum and check us out. Everything you ever wanted to know is over there. Well, at least 99.9%.
My problem is my upper thighs....hard to hide those!!! I use the wraps...I found one a few years ago that you can actually get wet. It is hard to find those in a longer version though. I will definiately check out the South Beach Diet Forum! Thanks for the advice!
Hi jenn! I, too, am a yo yo dieter. About 5 years ago, I got to my goal weight and since then I have managed to put it all back on and about 40 additional pounds. It happens. Don;t beat yourself up over it. Now is the ti e to make a change. YOU CAN DO THIS!
BTW, I am 3 years away from 40 and would love to be looking fine by then!
Like Sunshine, I am on the South Beach diet and I love it.
I hope everything goes well for you! Do this for yourself!
Nice avatar!!! I have a thyroid problem which doesn't help matters. My metabolism is slow. But...I can lose weight as long as I am exercising. It's just staying dedicated. My sister is coming into town tomorrow for a few days. I think it will be tough staying on my diet.
My problem is my upper thighs....hard to hide those!!! I use the wraps...I found one a few years ago that you can actually get wet. It is hard to find those in a longer version though. I will definiately check out the South Beach Diet Forum! Thanks for the advice!
Wraps, skirts, etc. are great! Whatever works for you but wear that suit with pride. See ya in the pool and on the SBD Forum!
I'm actually packing up a few for my trip to Philly next week. As hot as it is today, I need to put 1 on and head to the pool! 
Wear 1 in black and you'll be fine I'm sure. 
I use the wraps...I found one a few years ago that you can actually get wet. It is hard to find those in a longer version though. I will definiately check out the South Beach Diet Forum! Thanks for the advice!