[Briar Rose]

Hello

I'm new here so thought I'd stop by and say Hi to everyone.

I've joined up as I really need some help with my diet, I've lost a fair bit so far, I was 15st 10lb and I'm now 11st 6lb but I seem to have lost the will power to continue.

On the 1st Jan this year I set myself a realistic goal of losing 2 stone this year which I managed in July but since then it's been a real struggle, I've still managed to lose 5lb but the lure of the forbidden fruit so to speak (cake, takeaways etc.) is so great I've given in regularly

I'm hoping that by joining this forum that I can find some help and support and be able to give some as well.

I look forward to meeting you all

BR

[Misti in Seattle]

So glad you have joined us. Please just jump right on in anywhere... it's a very friendly place!

[Fatness]

welcome!

[Briar Rose]

Thank you ladies :-)

[Lakilaulea]

Welcome, Briar Rose! I'm totally with you on that cake/takeout thing. Anything I can get delivered or anything with chocolate frosting are my vices. Double points when I can get my cake delivered! It was hard for me to stop eating it, but I've managed to avoid both for the most part these past few months. If I get a craving of say, cake though, I'll allow myself a small piece. That way I get the taste for it without going overboard.

Staying motivated for long durations is hard. I've been having a particularly hard month myself. But I also find that the more I visit these forums, the more I engage the people here in the threads, the more I'm determined to stay the course. A couple weeks ago I had a few pretty big slip ups, and they were also the times I didn't visit the forums. We'll be here for you for as much motivation as you need! Check out some of the challenges threads; maybe joining one will help keep you more accountable like it's done for me. Good luck!!

[penmage]

[Rhonda Marie]

Welcome, Briar Rose, I am new here too!

[Briar Rose]

Thank you