Hello everyone, I'm new on here.. I think all of your stories are incredible and very inspiring. I just recently started dieting again two weeks ago. I've lost 8lbs so far so I'm happy with the progress. Within a year's time frame I lose 40lbs and gain them back. This time my goal is to maintain my weight loss and exceed even my expectations. I am tired of going up and down. For once in my life, I'm going to get my act together in regards to my weight. I've always made excuses for it. I always make myself believe that I don't care what my weight is and that I like the way I look. The truth is that I am incredibly scared of what I will be like ten years from now if I don't make a change NOW. It has always been hard to lose weight because I am comfortable in my relationship. I have gained 70lbs since I met my boyfriend five years ago and he still loves me for how I am and never says anything about my weight. He is very physically fit. He has a extremely active job so he keeps the weight off. My problem is that I eat the same thing that he does, but I had a desk job. I recently was inspired to lose weight because of my father. He weighed close to 500lbs. A couple months ago, he decided to challenge himself. He gave up alcohol, which is something I thought he would never do. He drank 12-24 beers a day. So far, he has lost 55lbs in 51 days. I am so proud of him. I want to lose the weight not just for appearance but to be healthy and be able to enjoy my life the best way possible. Sorry this is so long, but I just had to get it off my chest. Thanks for listening/reading
Getting my act together
