Hi everyone! I can't believe I only just now found this amazing site.
I am sad to say I am about four years into my weight loss journey and yet still at a weight higher than most contestants
starting out on the Biggest Loser! I knew nothing of healthy eating or living when I first joined WW at my HW of 418, and on their momentum plan I started making much better choices, dropped to 330lbs...and then the magic stopped. I hit a plateau, I lost and regained the same five pounds for nearly a year, and then they changed their plan to PointsPlus. I remained faithful to the program but didn't see results and got super frustrated, then just cancelled my account and gave up.
Although I "fell off the wagon" and have regained 30 pounds, I know it could have been much, much worse if I hadn't learned so much during my time on WW. I still eat much better than ever before in my life and still exercise, I just haven't been tracking calories or limiting portions.
I'm really trying to gear myself up to get back in the saddle and become dedicated again. I know one of my biggest issues is my pessimism, the moment I stop seeing results I sort of fall into that downward spiral of hopelessness and shame. I know that if I were able to keep my spirits up the last few years I'd probably have been able to keep losing at a slow but steady pace and I'd have a good deal less left to lose right now.
But can't dwell on that now!
My goal weight in my profile is 259. I know that may seem high but in all honesty that number seems like a dream to me, I haven't been that weight since I was 13 years old. I'd be so happy just to be able to get under 300, but for some reason 259 sounds like paradise!
Sorry for the rambling intro, I just really hope to find some sources of inspiration and motivation here! Thank you for reading!