[Trina_cc]

Hi...

I am planning to start my diet tommorrow and need all the tips and encouragement you've got.

I have 3 children and although I lost all my weight after each child, I weigh today more than I weighed when my last baby was delivered and that was 8 years ago!!! I have no willpower and the first time I slip off the wagon, I give completely up. I would love for this to be the time that I start a healthy program and STICK WITH IT!

Any suggestions????

[ToniMarie]

What program are you planning on starting? I have done weight watchers for the last few years and absolutely love the winning points version of the program.

If you have any questions, my email is in my profile, and I'll be glad to help when I get a chance.

Good luck and hugs!

[snoskater]

Hi Trina!
First, congrats on starting your diet today!! The hardest thing for me was to start this darn diet!! I kept putting it off, and putting it off.
You have come to the right place for encourgement and support. Everyone here is great! It has really helped me to have a diet buddy....she really keeps me in line!!
What kind of diet did you start? I am not doing anything particular, just trying to eat healthier and watching my calories, and oh yeah, exercising...blah! I hate that word!!
Just remember, don't give up!! If I can do this, ANYONE can do this!!
If ya ever want to talk, just leave me a private message or answer back here.
Good luck and just take it day by day!! Have a good one! Lisa

[krngallo]

Hi Trina,

Like you, I am finding myself back on the weight scale , something I dreadfully avoid when I fall the wagon. And I have to admit I have fallen off a few times. In fact, I joined 3fatchicks website 4 years ago almost exactly today! I have had my ups and downs, and am sick and tired of I look and feel. Instead of looking at all the times I didn't quite stick with it as failures, I am going to look at them as lessons learned--and move on.

There is not a day that has gone by that I didn't think about making myself committed to being healthy each and every day. It hasn't been easy--and quite often is just difficult to stay motivated. But recently, I looked at the scale and realized that I am inching closer to 300 pounds (at 255 and only 5'4"). I just can't believe it! I have been in denial long enough! Not to mention I have two beautiful daugthers, and I am giving them some of my poor eating habits. I have to do this not only for myself, but also to be an example to them. I KNOW that I can be one of those success stories that I always read about. I have it in me to succeed...and the first part of anything is believing that you can. I know that is true. I am generally an optimistic person, but the "weight issue" is by far the hardest battle in my life. I deal with food emotionally, and realize that has to change. I have started to incorporate some strategies that are starting to help--I like to think of the healthy changes as my arsenal to fight the battle of the bulge!

How are you doing? Do you have a plan? I think having a plan is one big piece of the puzzle--and also having support. One step at a time!