I am terrified to actually post this! It means I may actually have to do something! I guess I'm disappointed in myself and embarassed to admit what I've done!
I guess I should start by introducing myself. I'm Susan and I'm 37. I've been married for 13 years to a wonderful husband and we have 4 beautiful kids-ages 10, 7, 4 and almost 2. I joined WW in August 2004, after the birth of my 4th child in February 2004. I started at 228 lbs. I successfully used the Points programs and lost a total of 68 lbs and was down to 160. I had not weighed that since right after I got married! I was thrilled with myself. I had been excercising regularly and felt wonderful! I was shopping in the regular ladies department for the first time in years.
Then in March 2005, I got a terrible cold that lasted for weeks. The type of cold where I just couldn't get myself to excercise, my head was so stuffed and I felt horrible for so long. That was the beginning of the end. The last time I weighed myself I was at 195. I'm petrified that I will break 200 again!!
I plan to start following WW again, probably won't be going to the meetings as that isn't in the budget at the moment, but I know the program well enough to do it on my own. What I need is a buddy or buddies to keep me accountable. I have a nagging voice in the back of my head that is saying I can't do it and I should just face the fact that I am going to end up back where I started.
I sooooooooooooooooo don't want to do that!! First, I want to be healthy and active for my family. My 10yo DD is extremely athletic, and my 7yo DS is showing signs too. I'd hate for them to be embarassed by me! Second, I got rid of all of my 'FAT' clothes, can't afford to buy a whole new wardrobe and I like my new wardrobe so much better.
I've been lurking on the site for a while and I've decided that maybe I just need to dive in and get some help from those who understand!!
I'm so sorry for the long rambling message! I look forward to getting back into my 'new' wardrobe with everyone's help and maybe even smaller! My doctor wanted me to at least try to get to 150, I'd love to get there too!
I promise I won't be this longwinded normally! Thanks for listening!
Susan
Gosh !It seems you are already ahead of the game girl! Ya got the drive, and the know how... if your doing WW head on down to the WW "rooms" here on the forum.. Lots of great chicks there, super support and Wayyyyy toooo many great recipes to enjoy.. and buddies galore darlin'
