Okay as most of you know I have fell off program in a big way. Been eating way too much since the end of September. I was so in control before I went to disney world and have been so out of control ever since my trip on Sept 22cd. Yikes it is time to turn this thing around. I know that part of my problem has been that I am very worried and stressed out about my upcoming surgery, November 15th is getting soooooooo close, my gosh only only 12 more days. I am very frightened but excited too. I have always been an emotional eater and I realize I still am. It doesn't matter what emotion, happy, sad, scared mad whatever, it always seems like a good excuse to overeat. No more, I am getting my life back in control as of right now.
Okay, here I go. I vow to do my best at getting back on track. I am going to wake up tomorrow morning and follow the plan that I will make tonight. I felt so good when I was on program before my trip, so in control. Now I feel fat and my pants are getting ready to bust at the seems. It is time for me to start moving down that on program road again. I am ready.
I hope others will join me in this re-comittment to ww or whatever plan you are following. I also am quite sure that alot of our lost owls are out there lurking. Is there a better time to jump back in the nest? I think not. So come on all owls old and new, let's do this and win the weight loss battle.
I am definately going to join you Brenda.... I have been doing well, but find myself getting a little lazy this past two weeks.
What I really need to do, is keep journaling. Then I find I don't cheat as much (or ignore those extra bites).
I know November will be a tough one for me since I am scheduled for a medical procedure on 11/16 and it is too easy to feel sorry for myself. I CANNOT DO THAT...THAT MAKES ME EAT!!!
Then of course my birthday is on Thanksgiving. I am making sure to have my points banked for that day for the double whammy. Actually, it may be a help having them both on the same day so I don't overdue it too many days. I've really learned to enjoy not feeling stuffed and really don't want to get to that point again.
Anyone else wanting to joint us? This is a great time to re-commit to ourselves and our health. Together we can do it.
Count me in! I think this is the perfect time for me to make it "official" as we go into the two worst holiday eating seasons for me. A friend of mine gave me a neat suggestion about journaling on a white markerboard on the frig so that before I open it, I can see what I've done. I LOVE that idea.
Susan, what kind of surgical procedure are you having if you don't mind me asking. Just curious because on nov 15th the day before your surgery, I am having breast reduction surgery. I am scared about it and know that is a big problem with why I am eating way too much lately. Well, we can heal together.
Judygal, I have missed you soooooooooooooooo much. I am glad you are still in the nest. Good luck to us all on our re-committment. I know we can do it.
Count me in! I go to the Neuro tomorrow and we are going to have a head to head discussion, no pun intended LOL on my meds. I want to get back to loosing again. I will let you know how tomorrow goes and will probably rejoin WW this Saturday.
Count me in too...I got the first 25 lbs off and had a 1 lb gain this week...I need to start fresh as if I haven't been on plan to help get the next 25 lbs off! With all your support I know it can be done!!
I am going to post my losses each week from now to the end of the year...it makes me accountable!! And when I have a gain it makes me so mad I work harder the next week...just like I am doing now...determination is the name of the game!!
November 11-
November 18-
November 25-
December 2-
December 9-
December 16-
December 23-
Thats only 2.2 lbs a week to make my Christmas goal!
I weighed in this morning and lost another 2 lbs, making it a total of 13.2.
Brenda...good luck on your surgery. I have found that I've been cross-stitching, knitting, and quilting more which keeps me busy and from getting nervous. I am having a more in-depth colonoscopy along with 2 or 3 biopsy's done on the intestinal system next Friday. Definately not a lot of fun. I'll be fasting all day Thursday, so I guess I won't go over points then. We can definately recuperate together. I sure hope all goes well for you. I am trying to keep a very good and positive attitude towards it all. It feels good to put yourself on a higher priority and knowing you need to take care of yourself. We will definately be healthier and much stronger for it.
How is everyone else doing on their new re-commitments? Anyone else ready to join us. You don't have to try to maintain over the holidays by yourself.
Glad to see everyone joining in. I am still struggling but doing much better. Not perfectly on program but working on it. Too much junk around right now and here come the holidays, Yikes!!
Susan, good luck on your surgery too. I didn't know all that was going on with you, I haven't kept up on reading the posts much the last few months, trying to do better though. Well I also wish you luck with your surgery and I know we will both do fine, it is a bit scary though. I have tried not to dwell on it too much but find my mind drifting back to it here and there. Well the good thing is that I haven't had a cigarette since Tues morning, almost 48 hours now. I just think it is much safer to go under anastesia without smoking and I am also told it will help the healing along much better too. It will be nice to have someone to re-cuperate with.
Setina, how did the heart to heart go with your doc? Are they going to be able to do anything to help you start losing again and still keep the headaches away? I have my fingers crossed for you.
Michelle, I will join on you on posting my losses/gains here on this thread. I usually go to ww on Mon night but sometimes tues. I will write the dates for mondays and just write the loss/gain whatever day I go on.
Ok.....count me in - I'm ready to re-commit with you all. I have been so-so on program and as all of you pointed out, the "Holidays" are coming.....the "Holidays" are coming......
Judy - Love the board on the frig idea. THAT is a definite for me. A great idea that I'm going to use starting TODAY!
Susan and Brenda - Hang in there girls. Only a few more days for the both of you but as I told Susan on the phone....I've lit candles for you nightly and I know you'll both come out with flying colors. Trust me on this one girls.
So, as of today......I am tracking every little morsal of food or drink that goes into this big mouth of mine.
Seriously I am with you all 100% and wish you luck..I have been on program for 1 year and 7 months with not one slip up! I am down 54 pounds and will only lose 1 more then it has to be maintaining and no more losing cause I know I will make myself sick.....I know that getting off and lowing some of the Fibro meds has helped.............
I am raising my glass of water to you gals..we can do this together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hoot!~ Hoot!
I am not doing great. I decided to quit smoking because my chances will be much better with the surgery of not having any complications. Well I have not had a cigarette in 7 days. I am not doing as well as I would like on program but hanging in there. It is real hard to quit smoking and lose weight too I think. I have gained maybe 3#'s, hopefully no more will arrive on my body. Ofcourse I can look at the bright side and realize I will be losing some on thursday, lol!! I plan on going back to work on monday but everyone I have talked to says I will be out atleast 2 weeks, we will see I guess.
PJ, so good to see you here and thanks so much for the candle lightings, it really means alot to me. You are such a good friend.
Candice, way to go girl. You have done absolutely wonderful. I am so proud of you and happy for you. You must be floating on cloud 9
Well, I dropped another 1.4 for a total of 14.6. I know I still have a long way to go, but I'll take whatever loss I can get. Right now I just want to get through the next couple of days.
Of course next week being Thanksgiving and my birthday, it will sure have a lot of temptations around. My mom is really great about preparing meals in a low fat manner which will really help. It will just be good spending some time with family.
Good luck all with the next week. Remember we are choosing how we want to feel in the long run.
The Owls Re-committ 2001!!
