8 Week Challenge - Mid-Week Check-In

This challenge started Monday October 30th and runs til Christmas hence the "8 weeks". Anyone can join at any time along the way. Set your own goals for the period. Be sure to think of some reward for yourself at the end whether it is something purchased for yourself or simply taking some much needed time for just yourself - it all counts. As for goals, try not to set a goal of complete "perfection" meaning doing something 100% of the time, 24/7. Life sometimes gets in the way. Set goals that are reasonable and attainable - no need to fail before you even get started. Also, try not to set a goal of losing x number of pounds between now and Christmas. Being over 1 year post-op, I think we all know that it is hard to predict losses. Just commit to things like water intake, exercise, good eating habits and if you have weight to lose... the scale may very well be kind and move. Welcome, if you are new! Report-in, if you started this earlier in the week! Kathy

Kathy, Thank God I stumbled in here tonight. I have been so very depressed today after finding out that I have gained five pounds. OMG.. I swore this would never happen. I decided this is a new and better day and I am going to give this all I have. I cant let myself go back to where I was before. I dont ever want to be that sad Laura again. I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face full of so many emotions. So greatful that I found this group at this time and so scared.. So scared that I could wake up again and be 320 pounds. I need all the love and support I can get right now and This seems like the place that I reallyh need to be right now. Starting today ( well actually yesterday) 11/6/2006 I began writing down everything that went into my mouth again. I started drinking more water and have vowed to begin working out again. I had been faithfully swimming at a local hotel and working out on their equipment until money got tight. I hope and pray to find a way to get that $30.00 a month so I can get back to my water aerobics. Please pray for me to be able to find a way. I am cutting out all snacking that is unhealthy. No more chips, sugar free candy or diet soda. I want to be down ten pounds by the time I attend the OH conference in Columbus Ohio on the 18th of November. I want to be feeling better about my life and my self control. I will start journaling and getting in touch with why I was overeating again. Thank you so much for this challenge.. I think you just might have saved my sanity and my life again. Love and Hugs Miss Laura from Ohio..