I am 35. I don’t like the way I look. I originally lost over 35lbs by diet and excercise. I slowly gained most of it back. But seriously, you gain a lot faster then you lose. January is a waste of a month. I can start the dieting but I am going away for 2 weeks and won’t have access to “correct” foods. I wil do the best I can, salads and healthy choices, and if possible, will start working out then but I am going for training and have to keep an 85 average on the tests to keep my job (don’t ask) so I don’t know how much free time I will have. When I come back, I am joining the gym. It’s across the street from my apartment. I can see if from my window (ok, not really, but it’s blocked by trees, I can see the grocery store next to it, though) I know they have classes I like and good equipment. I hope NO, I will join for a month, make sure I can do everything and then join for 3 months and then the one year. Why not join for one year to start, Well, I do plan on moving w/in the next couple of months and I know I won’t be in the area.
Anyway, I just want to be happy again. I am hoping that if I am happy with myself, it will lead to other things. Like meeting the right guy. I know I don’t have to be thin to be happy. But I also know if you aren’t happy with yourself, emotionally and physically, why should others be happy with you.























9:33 pm
Hi Rachel -
Welcome to P2G. Staying healthy is important, as well as your happiness.
I hope we’re all able to inspire and support you.
9:37 pm
Hi Rachel:
You’ve got it made having a gym so close!
I totally agree with you when you stated, “If you aren’t happy with yourself…why should others be happy with you.”
10:06 pm
I wish you the best of luck. We’re here for you 100%, and I can see that you will be motivating me!
11:09 pm
You have the right attitude! Why pressure yourself right now when you know the time frames that give your goals possibilities! And, you’re right, you must be happy with you. It’s not about anything, or anyone else. We’re here for you!
2:55 am
You can do it! We all can.

Being happy is a great goal and one I relate to totally. I am happy with my family, my relationship….but not with me…if you see what I mean? Because I kind of feel that me at this size isn’t really me…i hope that makes sense.
Take Care
Ivoryfrog x
11:56 am
You can do this! We are here to support you