Today's word- Accountability

Hey sweetie,

Maybe that 'void' is also your 'passion'?  Ya know that excitement and anticipation that was there when you were in the honeymoon phase and things were rocking and rollin and you couldn't wait to get on the TMB and post of your new victory.

I am realizing now that I am almost 3 years out that this is getting to be more and more like WORK and it's harder and harder to post every day.  There's nothing new and exciting.  There is no passion in my words.

If wish I could tell you there was a way to get that passion and excitement back and it does leave that VOID.  Tawnya is 100% right with all those positives she said about you.  I hope that we can help somehow to get that excitement back for you.

I'm sure there are many of us that could really stand to have the old board back. I do miss it alot.  But it's not dead.  So i'm in and will do what I can to revive it.

Sending lots of hugs my cajun sister!

Stephanie,

Thank you so much for posting this.  I need accountability and the friendship that I so enjoyed when meeting with everyone in Allen.  Most of all, I NEEED HELP!  I have been away so long.  I lurk on here most days to keep up with everyone i.e. Danni, Debbie, you, Gina, Dana, Jenni and others that I can't remember there names right now. I have gained some, well 13 lbs to be exact.  I too,  like a lot of others have transfered addictions to adult beverages, but vowed last week to give it up and have not had a drop and I don't intend too!  It is so easy to get started eating the wrong way and drinking alcohol etc.  But gosh is it ever to hard to stop, just  like any addiction.  The group on the TMB understands and I will say it again, I need your help.  I agree that the newbies need to take note of our honest postings and learn from them.  I am trying real hard to get on track, by posting daily on "fitday.com", and starting back to my exercise routine daily.  I have already learned so much in the last week by reading the postings from you and on the B2B post.  Please everyone keep me in your prayers, and I will you as well.  Thanks for being here and letting me ramble on.

Oh, one more thing, can someone help me post my picture?

Love to all

Melissa V

Melissa!!!!  Kudos on realizing your transfer! That is the first step!! Sadly I have let it get the better of me in the past. I have made great strides and have come a VERY long way from where I was with drinking a couple of years ago! you can do this...WE can do this!!!! Like I said earlier the TOGETHER part is just as important to me as the ACCOUNTABILITY part. Because I can say that I will hold myself accountable all day, but I won't! Or I might for a day or so and then I don't or something happens, etc!

You are not rambling! Join us my friend!

Hugz,
Gina L

First you have to have a picture that is no bigger than 100 x 10 pixels.  The best way to get that is to go to www.shrinkpictures.com and follow their instructions to shrink a picture for an avatar for you.  Once you have your pic, follow the instructions below.

1. Click on "my oh" above the forum in the lue bar.
2. Click on "Settings" in the menu on the left side.
3. Click "Avatar" in the menu tabs across the top.
4. Click "Browse" and you will have to find where you save it on your hard drive and click on it to upload it to OH,
5. Click Save and your avatar will be changed.

I can help with the pic if you need it - I can take a picture you like and crop a head shot and size it for you and email it back.  Then you can save it to your hard drive and upload it using the instructions above.  If you need help with the pic itself attach it to an email and send it to [email protected].

Gina,

Thank you so much for the encouragement.  Last weekend when I wanted to start drinking in t he morning just to feel better, I could not believe it.  I DIDN"T and HAVE NOT.  Like I said it feels so good to tell someone.  The weight gain and the alcohol has been like my dirty little secret.  Sad, Sad.  I just hope I can stay on track.  This is one of the hardest things I have ever attempted to do in my LIFE.  Quitting smoking was nothing and I have not smoked in 9 years.  I will be here for you and you are here for me.  Head up and onward.

Melissa

I'm guilty of not posting on TMB as often as I should. And I promise to fix that. I'm here every day reading all the posts, I just generally feel like I don't have anything to offer that isn't already out there.

I do want all of you to know that I wouldn't be where I am now if it weren't for you. Even now, with you posting about how hard it is to stay focused and on program when you're 2-3+ years out...that's helpful to me. Hopefully while I'm still in this honeymoon period I'll set down some life long habits and know what to be aware of in the future. I know I'm giving it my best.

On accountability....it's the main reason I'm still going to Weigh****chers. I don't follow their meal plans because I need to know more nut. info than they give but I love the leader at our meetings. It's funny but her 'programs' every week are so much like what we read in OH magazine and all over. And as you said, knowing I have to face myself when I step on that scale keeps me on the straight and narrow during the week. Yes, I know right now the weight will come off but ir keeps me from doing anything stupid that will set up a bad habit!

Thanks for all you are still teaching me!

Stephanie,

Thanks for putting this out here.  I need this right now, too.  I haven't posted in forever.  I really haven't even looked at the board much until this past week or two.  I am now 9 1/2 months post op.  And while I am thrilled with the progress I have made thus far, I know I can do better.  I have begun to get complacent, and have even started slipping into bad habits.  I need the accountability, and I need the support.  I saw your post right around the 1st about setting resolutions and goals, but still haven't taken the time to figure out what my goals are!  I will work on that this weekend, and I will start coming here more often.  I need you guys!  There are so many on this board that have inspired me.  I look forward to connecting with you all, and with the others that have joined recently.

Thanks!

Hey there namesake!!  It has been a long time since I've seen you post.  We're also neighbors too so if you ever want to get together for coffee or Diet Coke (my addiction) let me know.  Jodie is also in Mesquite and she can usually be talked into hanging out. 

As far as goals go-try to make them measureable.  Examples are: exercise 3x a week, eat 900-1200 calories /day, drink 60 oz of water everyday.  All those things you will easily KNOW if you met them or not.  Just saying "drink more water" doesn't hold you ACCOUNTABLE to meet certain criteria.  Anyway I can't wait to see you posting daily.  Give me a shout if you need anything or want to try to meet up.

Stephanie,

I would love to meet up with you guys!  Just let me know what your schedules are.  I'm up for coffee, diet cokes, whatever.  I'm thinking I may have to make a run to Rowlett some time this weekend for more protein.  I have been using Unjury for quite a while, and I'm thinking of switching back to Max Protein for a change.  I've looked at several other GNC stores but can only find it at the Rowlett store.  I plan on working on my goals tonight.  I will try to post them tonight or tomorrow.  Thanks for the tips.  Hope to see you and Jodie (and anyone else who wants to join us!) soon.

Take care,

Just talked to Jodie and we both have no life this weekend other than the Cowboy game on Sunday. (well it's my daughter's birthday tomorrow but she'll be in and out so no biggie).  So if you want to drive to Rowlett, just pick a time and we'll meet.  I live about a mile from the GNC and Jodie is near NW highway and I-30 so she can get here in 10-15 minutes.  We can go to Burger Island in the Tom Thumb shopping center and grab a drink or we can meet at Jason's Deli for lunch or whatever you want to do.  Just give me a shout back with a place and time and we'll make it happen. Either Saturday or Sunday works for us.