Hello again!! Well, I lost about 28 pounds from January to July, then stopped wearing my Gowear Fit, stopped exercising, and slowly gained 10 of them back. Now I'm ready to take better care of myself again, and I've been wearing the armband and tracking my calories for the last week. I feel almost relieved to be doing things right again. It's so weird, I know it doesn't really make me happy to eat junk and sit on the couch all day, but after a while I just reach a point where I feel like a whiny 2-year-old and just refuse to do what I know is best for me.

Anyhow, I'm writing from my trusty "treadmill desk", typing as I walk. It's great, cause it's all rainy and cold outside, but here I have no excuse not to throw on my flippie-floppies and get moving whenever I want to veg out at the computer.

I'd still like to try to find "fun" ways of getting activity into the day, some sort of team sport or something... I went snowboarding last week, and wow, that was an extra 1300 calories burned without me even realizing I was "exercising"! I need to find more of that stuff in my life.

Here's to an early and successful new year's resolution!

Hi jajabee!
Welcome back! Sounds like you're back on track with determination and a good plan -the support you need is here.

Glad to have you back with us! As you know, there are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated, inspired and entertained! I like the info and first hand advice on different eating plans and exercise to help get through the ups and downs.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here a few months myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of cheating or giving up.

So welcome back- you 're in the right place - jump back in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

welcome back! You sound really motivated! Good luck on your journey!

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle