Hello I am new to the group ;-)

Hello friends,
I originally tried to join this group last yr. Feb/Mar. 2013. Was trying to lose some re-gain but gave for up before I even got started. I was not willing at that time to give up my beloved apple martinis ****tails, which was indeed adding to the sabotage of me loosing wt. at any attempt. This go around at it is my motivations are:
Re-gained wt. of now 30lbs. & My Graduation! I have several goals. The first goal is to lose whatever I can before the big day.
The 2nd. is to lose the regain of 30lbs. + 20lbs. more totaling 50lbs. altogether, in how ever long that takes? I guess the ultimate goal is to "Maintain" the wl & not regain again. I've only been back on the boards for a short time, and right now it's my crutch! to read others challenges and hopes and dreams, and knowing that we are in the same boat is so helpful. I am really not alone as it feels. As it says I have gotten back to basics, of Vits. & Protein, water intake is increased. Food is modified, and exercise is taking place! So for the most track I am somewhat on track. It's only been a little over a week, but it feels like an eternity? I wonder why is that. I just keep asking my self, "how bad do you want this?" Envy has also inspired me as well. A friend of mine, just had her surgery last yr. And she is melting down so well. And she claimed I used to be her inspiration? I did feel slighted in the wl game, because I never made it to goals, my own or docs. And when I stalled (222lbs.& HW- 354-lbs.) at my LW, I just gave up for the most part, and now 7 yrs. later. I am striving to lose and make it to goal finally. My goals have changed, a little more realistic I will say. And even the docs. goal I felt shunned by, but I would kill for that wt. even now! I just want that scale to say One-something? 1st- goal is 199-lbs. & 2nd. goal will be that docs. original for me, 190lbs. I'll take with gracefulness, because the wl game and maintaining is so HARD! Another sabotage was avoiding the scale, scared of knowing the regained truth. But once I do finally make it to my goals, I will weigh routinely, to keep my self in check. Well friends, that's my journey thus far, and I am sure I will learning so much more from my group. I am so glad you "ALL" are here! and so am I for the long haul. Right now I am taking it "one pound at time" & second at a time. I know I can do this, but it's going to take some time and a whole lot of effort on my part, but I truly believe I am worth it, and I want this real bad! It's like the "Eye of the tiger" I can just hear that Rocky song playing in my head-lol May need to make this my Exercise theme music! to get me started.
Peace and Blessings!
jbug!

J bug. Congratulations on making steps to a healthier and better you.  I know exactly how you feel.  I have had weight gain also.  This is my 3rd day of being BOTT.    I see that you are  in Laurel, I am you neighbor over in College Park.  

Hi and welcome.... What helps me some days is to look at my before  picture and a picture of me at my lowest weight.  Thee first one to remain me how miserable I was then and the other picture to remind me that I can do it. 

Welcome aboard.  I never made it to goal either. Onderland was so close I could taste it (208 lbs) but I had a couple of setbacks and simply gave up. I didn't re-gain this weight overnight even though I'd surely sell my right arm to get rid of it overnight. It's a slow and steady comittment. One day at a time, one meal at a time, one bite at a time. I know I'm my own worst enemy and that I'm the one *****peatedly sabotages my efforts. It's time to get down to business.  

- Iris

Hello and welcome.

The support you will receive here is wonderful, all you have to do is "show up".  We all have the same goal in mind, and everyone has different struggles and different strengths.  It's a great way to learn and it's a great place to be completely honest with yourself.  Keep that "eye of the tiger" theme going in your mind!

Gaby

Welcome aboard!  You have a goal now you can work towards it!  Good luck to you!