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Hi drea29,

I understand!  Head issues and stress issues are our biggest hurdles to overcome.  I had this life style in the bag. Stayed the same weight for 10 years. Then my husband started having serious health issues and I started to reach for food and moved away from everything that had kept me on track and healthy.  I am back on track now, but it took some serious soul searching.

If you have access, go back to your support group meetings.  LOG everything. When you feel uncomfortable note what is going on? Get back to recognizing those red flags and then prepare to do battle. Yes I said battle LOL  

Read the sticky posts at the top of this page.  There are some great reminders of our basics that got us to goal in the first place.  Make note of them and add them one by one to your daily life.

Yes, we are not giving up!  WE can do it  Stay in touch!

Hi BOTT Family,

I'm not doing so great. I've hit plenty of bumps!!!  I never thought that 2015 would find me in such a slump. I haven't been running or done any exercising, I mean I know what to do, I just can't seem to kick it into gear. I pack my survival lunch bag everyday and never touch it...who does that?  I'm hoping tomorrow will be a better day and I'll do better, because I'm starting to feel the weight gain and I'm not liking it.  I'm open to suggestions and feedback!!!

Genie M. aka Dreamgirl119

Sometimes I feel it is the same bump that just keeps coming back.  Woke up yesterday feeling uncomfortable.  Some might call it anxiety. There was nothing in particular that was more stressful than any other day.  I had breakfast and 2 hours later I want to eat.  Made it to lunch, but then got into grazing on almonds.  I don't know why I find it so difficult to tolerate discomfort.  It is like a child that doesn't know how to sooth herself. So eating when I am not physically hungry.  When I do this, there is no way for me to know when I am full or satisfied as the hunger is not real.  On a positive note I didn't throw in the towel.  I ate dinner and that was it for the day. I have been doing really well and when I go off track I find it hard to not berate myself.  I know this doesn't help, but I feel like a failure again.  

Had a better day today.  With great effort I stayed focused.  I guess one day at a time.  I am trying to lose a regain of about 7-10 pounds.  I am really not that interested in the number.  I just want my clothes to not feel snug.  Not super goal focused. I know there is no magic number for me.  I can feel the regain in my body and this is something I really couldn't when I was obese. I guess that means I am more in touch with my body because I try so hard not to leave with food. 

I started a yoga class again and I do love it.  I miss walking outside as I am just to cold.  Thinking of renting a Zumba tape from the library to see if I can do it with back and knee injuries.  Not giving up either. 

Hey Botts

After getting a great start I have been sitting scale wise at the same place for over a week. I know I need to move but back issues are throwing road blocks my way.  Usually by now I would have joined a gym and love doing Zumba, swimming, weights and I even did boot camp.  But I am eking out walking.  NOT giving up

How are you guys doing?  Any speed bumps?  Doing great with getting back on track? Share what is working for you!

Take care,

Kathy