[3mom]

Better yet, do I remember me? I have been on and off this site for years - this hiatus has been my longest probably 18 months...but I just keep coming back - I feel safe here....again - SO MUCH has been going on with me - can get into that much later (just so I don't scare everyone off right away) Anyway, I need to connect again so that I might have a fighting chance to get control of my life again - I have realized I need the daily contact of "friends" to drag myself out of this hole I have definitely fallen into. Is there anyone out there that needs this and would like to be consistent with a thread? I think if I can have/give support I can deal with my weight issues (at least that is how I did it last time - now 6 years ago!) If anyone thinks they may remember me - mom, teacher, 3 kids, yoyo dieting and losing, etc. etc. - I wonder if any of my old posts or journals are still on this site? Well, I guess the good news is that it is FRIDAY and I have finally reached out instead of feeling sorry for myself......

[BeatlesFan]

I'm fairly new here so I don't remember you. It does look like we're close to the same weight range. Welcome back.

[3mom]

Actually - that is an old goal - I am probably about 200 pounds now I am not doing so great now - but I want to try again and I am hoping that with no expectations yet I may actually get somewhere...... Trying to figure out how to get started!

[BeatlesFan]

I was at 200 pounds right after Christmas.

Just start with little things if it's easier for you. I know it can seem very overwhelming to think that you need to change everything at once.

I love using fitday and I recommend it to track calories. In fact I recommend putting it what you normally eat in a day prior to starting any type of plan. That way you can see where your calories are coming from, get an idea of your eating trends, and start from there.

[3mom]

Good idea - I may just try to do that - I did weight watchers on my own - I really liked that - I kept a notebook and it was like my watch dog. Right now I am trying to get my emotional life in order.I'm in a phase of life right now that I spend all of it worrying about my kids - you see my daughter is 10 and in a new school and is having difficulty adjusting and making friends - the girls basically ignore her, my 8 year old son has a Speech/Language Disability with ADHD, and to round out the corners I also have a 13 year old son who is very popular and thinks he knows everything! Yes, a hubby is in the picture but he never thinks anything is ever wrong and is very mellow to these situations... I wish I could be like him.....

[BeatlesFan]

It sounds like you need to take a little bit of time for yourself. Even 5 minutes a day helps.

I have two daughters. My oldest is age 7 and is having reading comprehension issues, and my youngest is speech and language delayed. I also "enjoy" sharing my home with a man that just goes with the flow.

Hang in there girl, you can do this!

[HatterasMermaid]

3mom, I don't remember you...but I sent you a private message!