Well, I have been gone for a while. I had a bit of depression, and stopped dieting. I got into a state of mind where I just hated myself. I avoided leavng the house. I didn't want to see family and friends. I was so disgusted with myself, I assumed everyone felt the same way. I decided one day that enough was enough. The very first thing I did was find a therapist. I obviously have some real issues that I need to deal with. One of my therapists suggestions was to find a gym that had a childcare facility. I didn't even know gyms had childcare. After I left her office, I started googling gyms in my area. I found one that did have childcare. Today I went in for my first session with a trainer. I decided to sign up for a monthly "check in". I would like to have more sessions than that, but the monthly budget just wont allow that right now. After I finished at the gym, I left and went to the grocery store. I knew it would be a complete waste to go work out, and come home and eat garbage. So, after months of putting myself down, I have decided today I will give myself a pat on the back!

Excellent! Well done, that sounds like a really good plan.

The therapist and the gym, I think we all have issues that lead us to medicate with food. So good for you for seeking help!

Terri

welcome back!

it sounds like you are motivated to get back into healthy ways and to be proactive about your depression. I'm really glad to hear that!

That's wonderful! You have a good plan in place. I wish you lots of success and welcome back!!

Good for you! I'm currently in a similar rut and came here looking for inspiration. Thanks very much for posting... I feel a little less like I'm the only one going through this. Keep moving forward!!

Good for you for taking that step! Welcome back and I look forward to following your progress!

Welcome! It is great that you have come back to continue the journey. Good luck with all your goals!

Wow!! Three wonderful steps all in one day. That's so great!! I wishing you lots stick-with-it-ness!!!

BTW, my gym has childcare and they also hire folks to work in it. Check out your gym for a job even if it is just a few hours a week - it could pay for your membership or the extra trainer time.