After struggling ALL MY LIFE with yo yo dieting, I finally am trying to lighten up...in more ways than one. Losing pounds for sure but also not being so hard on myself. Embracing that I don't lose in large chunks and that every bit down is " a good thing".
The problem is that I am still a slave to the numbers.. Get on the scale daily which sets the tone of my day.
So that's my mini goal...to weigh in once a week.
Anyone else have "scale issues" ?
BTW I am 59, live on Long Island, NY. I am a retired Speech- language pathologist. Mother of an adult child ( living back home) and a 6 yr old yellow Lab.
Three years ago I weighed the most ever so tried, once again, to lose. Got about 10 pounds off and then came to a screeching halt...my usual M.O. In April hubby and I went on South Beach and have now adopted its principals as our eating lifestyle. I've lost 14-15 lbs more. Still fluctuating but the most success I've had in a long time. More importantly, I've changed my food focuses, have more energy and feel good.
Looking forward to the support and information here
BTW..hubby, who has never had a weight problem, has lost 30 pounds. Grrrr in mean Hooray for him
A new member checking in
and 
on the 25 pound weight loss--that's awesome!
Striker Mom!!!
MrsKevin
