[redturtle]

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Liz. I have lost over 100lbs and managed to keep it off for over 4 years. By I have since lost my desire to stick with it. I have gained about 15lbs since January and I'm terrified of regaining all the weight I lost.

I don't know what's wrong with me. I know what to do in my head, but everyday I seem to tell myself the same thing - I'll start again tomorrow. Thank goodness for exercise otherwise I'd weigh more than I do now.

I hate that everything I own is tight, but I refuse to buy fat clothes again. I hate the way I look, I'm not motivated, and generally depressed, (not just about weight loss). I feel like I don't know where I want my life to take me and because of it, I've gone on this downward spiral.

Life seemed much easier when I was fat. People had less expectations of me. I had less expectations of myself. Now I feel like a failure for gaining 15 lbs. While I could accept the gain and move on if I could find whatever it was that got me to lose the weight the first time, it's the fact that I can't get back into the swing of things.

That wasn't much of an introduction, but I am hoping to come here for support and to help others.

Thanks for listening.

Liz

[becky144]

[jademarlene]

Hi Liz. I have been saying I'll start tomorrow for the last two years, hopefully we will both find that spark to get going again.

[LindseyLou]

Welcome!!!! This forum is awesome!

[WendeeLou]

Liz-

I can totally relate to the "it was easier being fat" comment. I have had a few days latley where I have thought to myself, "its too hard, i dont want to do this", and my favorite, "well, my husband still loved me when i was fat..."

The only two things that keep me motivated when I get into these funks are 1. Remembering how terribly I physcially felt when I was overweight (nothing to do with vanity, but just plain unhealthy) or 2. coming to this forum for support and to reaqd success stories.

You have done an amazing thing my friend, losing 100lbs is no joke.. Dont let that be in vain. Keep your chin up- and if for nothing else, do it for those who love you and want to keep you around.

Oh yeah, and welcome! If you are anything like me, you will LOVE this site!!

[redturtle]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the welcome.