First of all, Happy New Year everyone! I've been a member here for over a year- but as you can see from my post count, I always disappear. I thought the last time I came here and posted was THE time- I lost 20 pounds, I thought I was in the clear... and then my husband's birthday came up, our anniversary, a trip, my birthday, etc.. I fell off the wagon, and it was a pretty hefty fall. In July of '08 I got down to 175 pounds and here I am in January back up to 192.2 (I managed to keep off 5 pounds of my loss- If I want to look on the positive side). MAN, when I gain... I can gain, and quickly.
Here's my story, since I know none of you all remember me. I'm Erika, i'm 29 years old (so barely in the 20's club
but I am!).. my husband is Christiaan, 26. We have one little girl (Alexis, she'll be 3 in March). Back in 2003 I was at my highest EVER (215) and that year (+ a few months) I lost 90 pounds down to 124. It was the smallest I had EVER been, I've always been obese. Unfortunately, due to MANY life circumstances (though none excuses) I wasn't able to maintain that (life circumstances being our marriage, a very long and stressful immigration process, and a pregnancy!)... I've tried 10 times to get off this weight since then, to no avail. I get off 15 pounds and I backslide right back to the 190's.
Each time I lose I say "I can do it this way" .. i.e. I can just cut calories and exercise, or.. I can just cut portions and move. Apparently, I can't. I did weight watchers from home in 2003 when I lost my 90 pounds, and that apparently worked the best for me.... so, back on I go.
Nothing like the new year to start fresh, right? I really can't disappear this time- I just can't. Hopefully the motivation and drive I have RIGHT now is the same motivation and drive I had back in 2003.
I'm looking forward to being here, and knowing you all!
Re-Into Here....
