It's time to ask for help
Hello 3fc, you wonderful community!
My name is Jadeyn, and I am not exactly new to the 3fc wesbite. In fact, I started my weight loss journey two years ago at 234lbs, and with the help and support of the wonderful people I met online here, I was able to lose 65lbs. I had never been more proud of myself in my life. My goal had been 140, but at ~167 I was so happy, I loved myself and who I had become. But I'm afraid that person is no longer here.
Over the past year I have lost control. Time and time again I would tell myself "I know how to do this, I did it once" and I would try over and over again, starting and restarting the same diets, destined for failure. My will power has really thinned out. I'm now at 183, and I am so disappointed in myself and unhappy. Just 16 pounds have made such a huge impact on me physically. I can no longer fit into the clothes I had bought for myself when I lost weight the first time. I struggle with the same self-conscious issues I had before. When I look in the mirror, I hate the me staring back, and every day I pray for that strength I had before but I can't find it.
This is just one more thing I'm going to try. I know that these forums helped me so much before, and maybe it is the boost I need, or maybe it will also fail, but I have to try to reach out and admit that no, I can't do this by myself. I keep pretending like I'm going to wake up one day and be strong enough to power through my goals, but it's been a year and the motivation hasn't cropped up yet.
My goal is no longer 140, I have bumped it up to 160, because in the 60s is where I felt happy and comfortable, and I want to be that person again. I want to be proud of myself again. For six months I was an athlete, and now I can barely convince myself to get off the couch.
So... my first step is admitting I need help. I hope I can find the support I need here, just like the first time.
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