Out of Hiding! Need help!!

Hello from Florida!  I have missed everyone the past few months.  After moving to Florida in July, looking for work here and all the other stressors of relocating I have managed to completely fall off the band wagon on taking care of myself and I have managed to gain about 10 lbs.  I was doing really good at first but I stopped exercising and not eating the way I should.  I've been under so much stress I have finally realized this is where I need to turn to and ask for help.  I don't know of anywhere else to turn to since I've been unable to find a support group and the message board here in Florida is definently not like the Indiana one.  I would appreciate any advice anyone is willing to give me. 

Thanks,

Regina

GET BACK TO THE BASICS. WATER PROTIAN AND EXERCISE. WALK AND SIP . I HAVENT FALLEN OFF THE WAGON BUT I HAVE SEEN OTHERS POST ABOUT IT . AND THIS IS WHAT IS TOLD TO THEM . GOOD LUCK  VICKI

Thanks Vicki!

I'm sitting here trying to figure out why I just let myself go and I honestly can't come up with an answer.  I just needed to hear it from someone to help get myself back on track.  I am so disappointed in myself and look back at the pics I had taken over the summer and I can actually see the difference a few pounds has made.  I just needed to hear a few comforting words from someone and thanks for replying. Regina

REGINA YOU KNOW WE ALL HAVE OUR MOMENTS AND THATS WHY WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN WHAT EVER WAY IS NEEDED.  YOU NOW LIVE IN A  TOWN I USE TO LIVE IN 17 YEARS AGO . VERO IS A SMALL TOWN AND I FOUND IT OK. I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL AND REMEMBER WE ARE ALL HERE FOR YOU.  THIS SITE HAS BEEN THE SECOND BEST THING HAPPEN TO ME. THE FIRST WAS MY SURGERY. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS [email protected] IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK.  HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND A BETTER TOMORROW AND GO FOR A WALK ON THE BEACH. NOT ONLY WILL YOU RELAX AND STOP BEATING YOUR SELF UP YOU WILL USE A LOT OF MUSCLES AND GET A GOOD LEG WORK OUT. THEN TREAT YOUR SELF TO AN ICE COLD WATER WITH A CRYSTAL LITE IN IT. LEMON AID IS AWSOME ON THE BEACH. AND WHILE YOU ARE WALKING AND SEE THAT NEAT SHELL BEND FROM THE WAIST AND PICK IT UP AND LOOK AT IT YOU ALSO GET A ABB WORK OUT THAT WAY. YOUR GETTING A LITTLE EXERCISE AND GETTING TO RELAX WHAT BETTER WAY THEN THAT.  GOOD LUCK AND REMEMBER WE ALL LOVE YA VICKI

Hi Regina, You know even if you live in Florida. You should find OH people there. BUT there is know reason why you can't keep in touch with all of us here in good ol Indiana. We will always have an ear for you.  You can get back on track. Just keep those pictures near as inspiration and you will be on your way. Don't beat yourself up. You are only human and everyone screws up sometimes. Hang in there Terri  

I've seen Sweet Sherri say it :-)   PEW! Protein, exercise, water! You can get back on track. Remember, your tool is still there, you just have to use it. And, you can. You can do this. We have faith in you.

Regina, You know you are welcome on this board anytime! My MIL use to have a place in Vero Beach. She sold it a few years ago when it got too hard on her to travel back & forth. You have already taken the first step to getting back where you should be...you recogized that you weren't doing the right things. I know it's hard to do everything A-Z when you are moving and stressed out, but taking care of yourself is something you need to put on the top of your priority list...and keep it there. Start grabbing tha****e instead of coffee, tea, or pop. Start walkng around your new neighborhood and meeting your new neighbors (and get your exercise in). Start loading up on your protein. Yes, PEW. Your tool is still there hon. It's just waiting for you to dust off the cob webs and use it. Keep in touch! Sherri

Morning Regina! Good to see you on here! First of all don't beat yourself up, Second hug yourself and  know this is a lifelong battle. Knowing that you need to regroup is the main thing and now doing it will be easier. Just look yourself in the mirror each day and say Today I will be the best I can be for today and go from there. Everyday is a blessing and learn to enjoy it to the fullest. Staying in contact with the board here will help keep you focused and it will bright our day just seeing you!  Hugs! Marianne

You GO GIRL!!!!  Congrats to you for KNOWING and ACKNOWLEDGING you have stopped on the shoulder of the road trip you are on to a healthy life.  Florida...WOW....beach...sunshine...get that bikini on and get to the beach....do some walking in the sand...walking in the ocean...water aerobics!  Remember the song..."Back home again...in Indiana..." YOU will always be part of this Indiana family and never doubt you can come back home (Indiana forum) anytime! Take care Janene

Thanks everyone for the kind words.  I will stay in touch and post more often.  That's one area where I went wrong.  Now after reading the posts I feel more confident and I am determined to get back on track.  It was just what I needed even though I'm 1200 miles away.  Thanks again!  I will try and do better and think about what is best for me.  You are all a great support to me!!

Regina