Hi everyone, I am new to posting here, but have been a fly on the wall for a long time, I joined a few years ago, I started when I joined ww and lost 85 pounds. It was great for 3yrs & gained it all back. I tried IP last Nov & lots 35 pounds, but lost control again & here I am. I am starting again and I am scared, angry and pushing myself away from the wall & joining in the group to get some support, I need it so badly. I really can't tell you why I choose to give up and loose control again, its been so painful looking at what I've become. But I am ready to say enough is enough!
I'm 39 yrs old & weigh 270 pounds as of last week, I am weighing in the morning to have my "start" weight. I have all of my IP food and vitamins ready, so I guess this is it.
Congratulations on the decision and the start.
You can do it!
Just stick with this forum.
Although you have been here for awhile, it's probably a good idea to read the first post by Lisa on the daily chat and stick with that
Also, I think it was bekkn that said : THis forum is my daily staple.
It does help.
You can do it!
Congratulations on your return. We are all on a lifelong journey and we will have ups and downs along the way. This forum is a wonderful motivator and source of strength. Together with IP and this forum we can all reach our goals!
You can do it!
IP does work and this forum is a wonderful motivator and source if strength.
Welcome back Trickdaisy! We all have our demons and we wouldn't be here at all without. I started IP last June and everything was going my way, lost 50 lbs and could see goal in sight! Then bam my mom got sick the day after thanksgiving. Se has been the hospital 5 times since then, rebab twice, and diagnosed with recurring breast cancer, lung cancer, and dementia. My last weigh in with a coach was in February and I had lost nothing that week and she kind of let me have it. I never returned. I had been experimenting with alternatives and thought I could do it alone. Well as embarrassing as this to say, I've gained 20 lbs since feb. with fitful restarts since then. Last week I decided I can't let emotional upheavals undo everything I've worked so hard for. I haven't gone back to the clinic, but if it appears that this site and my own accountability are not working, I will. Hang in there! If you need a little one on one talk feel free to look me up! We CAN do it!
Welcome back. You can do this. I check in on 3FC every single day and I Know that is what keeps me motivated and accountable to myself. Never in a million years would I have thought that I would stick with a plan this long (15 weeks) and have success. I have struggled with my weight all my life (had to go to the chubby girls store for my First Communion Dress) I vividly remember that too! LOL. This site is a lifesaver for me. Good Luck. We're all here for you!
Welcome back,,,sometimes we stumble ...but the most important thing is to keep getting up! This is a new start and hopefully you have gotten rid of the things in your life that made it hard for you to continue before
Sometimes I think we are not truly ready .... And we need to regroup and make the commitment to give ourselves the best chance at being successful
Good Luck,Roo2
Welcome back! We are all here for you. This website is a lifesaver. It is so important to be able to talk with people who are going through the exactly the same thing, sharing similar stories, feelings, and all victories no matter how small you think they may be. They are ALL HUGE! Good luck on your journey!
Welcome back! This website has been a big part of why I can stick with this program. It's so inspirational to see what others have accomplished and solutions to or someone to talk you out of cravings that your body doesn't need. Good luck!
You can so do this! I feel out of control too sometimes. That's what led me here. I really do believe some food is addictive for some people. I feel out of control with carbs and sweets. Sometimes so much so, I have to literally sleep it off to stop eating. My highest weight was 240. Hold your head up high. You got up and are back in the game. Been there. Done that. That's what matters!
You CAN do this! A friend who lost her weight once said to me "I just finally had to get it (the weight/fat) off of me!" Those words have motivated me to commit to IP and I'm over 3 weeks in now. You can do this too - just let yourself say "It is time!"
Good luck to you and you can do it!!! I am new to IP, first week, but so far so good. If this does not work for me I will go find something else that will. BUT I will not go up again and neither will you!!!
I can do it?!
