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Old 09-20-2015, 12:30 AM   #1  
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Unhappy Newbie to the Site -- Working on My Self-Control

Hi Everyone!

I decided to join this forum because I have gotten to my highest weight ever, and I do not have the greatest motivation to lose the weight. There is part of me that knows I need to lose the weight because of all the health problems I have now. The other part of me has worked so hard to love myself just as I am, so now its difficult to change who I am. My weight isn't me, but it is a part of me.

My biggest stumbling block when trying to lose weight is my self-control. However, I have been portioning for the last three weeks and I have already lost about 4 pounds. Those 4 pounds have motivated me to keep going, but I know I will need help to keep it up from people who understands what I am going through.

I have not done very well this week because of stress from work. Tomorrow is my weekly weigh in day, and I am afraid I went up instead of down.

Anyways, I look forward to meeting lots of you lovely people!

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Old 09-20-2015, 02:49 PM   #2  
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Just a quick update: I weighed in this morning and was actually down 3.2 pounds!

I think this will keep me motivated for awhile
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Congratulations!! That is a very good start! Keep up the good work. I know you can do it!
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I'm so sorry that your into was missed before! Welcome to the site!! We're glad you're here!
Feel free to post away in other sections too, you'll probably get more responses. This site really helps keep me motivated and I know I do so much better if I come here almost every day.

Congrats on your loss!
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Old 09-20-2015, 06:35 PM   #5  
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Thanks katiam247 and HIheart!

I definitely will be posting in other sections. I am more excited about my weight loss journey than I have been for a long time!
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Hi MinervaMoo! It is wonderful that you have worked so hard at learning to love yourself, and losing weight to take care of your health should be a part of that. If you didn't have health issues and just chose to accept yourself as you are, that'd be one thing, but since you have health issues, you are smart to recognize something needs to change. Congrats on your latest weigh-in! You can do this! Good luck!
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Old 09-20-2015, 07:09 PM   #7  
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Thanks Jacqui D!

You're right, of course, loving myself shouldn't include ignoring my health. I am committed to taking better care of myself
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Congrats on the weight loss thus far! I completely relate to the self control issue. Keep posting, I can't wait to see your progress!
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Old 09-22-2015, 11:47 PM   #9  
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Thanks Lemontart! I look forward to seeing your progress too!
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