Left Alone..............

Hey Loves, This road has gotten tough. I appreciate you all that are honest with the struggle and reality of this new found lifestyle. I find myself slipping at times. I'm in a 14/16 and some 18's. I have become comfortable................. I have gotten okay with my size(coming from a 28/30). I eat to much at times... and not the right things. I know that alot has changed but I never want to be where I was. I love me............ but wonder, have I lost control? Renee'

Oh gosh Renee....I sure relate to all you are going through. It is a daily battle for me. I don't usually make it through an entire day of making the correct choices with food and exercise. Just remember PROGRESS not PERFECTION! We definately have made progress. We defionatley are not perfect. Every minute of every day we have a choice. I can make that same choice as many times as I have to today regardless of any slips. I am going to see my family today. The last time I saw most of them was about 4 months ago and I think I have only lost about 10 pounds since then. But I have to hold my head high and go tho this reunion anyway. Who I am on the inside is what counts. Same for you. I really feel like I owe it to MYSELF to continue on this weight loss journey. So do you! Hang in there! Diane

Thanks, Diane.... that Hug was great!

Renne' - Oh I hear you... It is a tough road...lots of bumps and obstacles...but not impassible. We can do this. (((((hug))))) Have you lost control?? HECK no!! One can not "lose" control but only relinquish or give it up.....and I just know none of us are quitters!! ~*just keep swimming, *~swimming, *~swimming*~ I'm trying to get back in touch with my stubborn side.... the one that looks at the bad food...laughs mockingly in it's face....and walks away! Pam

Hi Renee'~ First of all, let me just give you a big ((((((((hug)))))))). It's all going to be alright. The road HAS gotten tough, and we are now out of the honeymoon stage. I think all of us have gotten comfortable, especially since we compare our now-selves to our then-selves and see the big differences. I really don't think you've lost control, I just think that you are having to learn how to manage it...the new you, the appetite, the carbs and sugar, and the portion sizes, and the exercise. Having something to help motivate me has helped with the exercise part~ like an event or a race or something. I can guarantee you that I wouldn't be out walking between 3-11 miles every couple of days if I wasn't training for that 1/2 marathon. If it was just for myself, it's too easy to just blow it off. Hang in there, I know that you can get back on track! You're doing great! Hugs, Kerri

I too am in 14/16's Renee. And I too make some bad choices now and again. I sometimes stubbornly eat crap I know will make me sick! But I won't give up. I am still gonna give it everything I have to get to my goal weight. I agree totally with Pam. You cannot "lose" control. Take it back and do what you can. Start with every other day I will eat nothing but protein and see what happens. Or allow yourself one treat a day. I do this sometimes and it helps. As long as our calorie count is still good we will still lose. Wendy