My first post here. But it seems like I’ve been trying to lose weight my whole life. Always dreaming of the day I’ll reach my goal weight and then “Won’t things be great?”
I’m finally truly absorbing the fact that I’ve got to live my life now. Everyday that I waste on meeting that instant gratification is a day lost in the battle. So no more giving up because I made a bad choice. Instead I’m picking up where I left off and facing each choice with focus and determination.
Some of you here know me and I’m so pleased to have a place to meet with like-minded people on the same journey. People I already “know” and feel comfortable and a chance to meet some new ones too. I joined Weight Watchers for the first time last Thursday and will be going to meetings for similar support and accountability that I hope to find here on a daily basis. I tried the message boards at their site. It was like I was a tiny little tadpole in a big fast-moving ocean. I couldn’t connect there.
I have 150 pounds 2 go to goal (I can’t believe I’m coming out with that). It will be a long journey. But one I’ve got to get moving on or miss the whole trip.
*I’ll post Thursday night after my WW meeting what my loss for my first week was.
3:00 pm
That’s something my mom would ask me–if not now, when? In 4 months, do you want to be in the same place, or 4 months closer to a goal?
You can do this!
3:04 pm
I am also doing WW and just changed my day to Thursday as well, so I’ll have to look for your post after I post mine. I’m nervous about it because i have weighed in early in the morning for the past 3 weeks and had a full week to lose the weight. This week is cut short and I don’t know how good I’ll do.
This website is a great support network,so I encourage you to enjoy it and use it. There’s a wealth of information out there and lots of great people to support you even when you have bad weeks. Good luck!
3:37 pm
:wave: Welcome!! I also have a substantial amount to lose, 90 more lbs. and it seems overwhelming. Break itdown into small goals like 25 lbs. at a time and focus on that. I have done this my whole life but I have been trying to make my mind feel as if I am NOT on a diet but just trying new foods and eating better, knowing that I will blow it once in awhile. But I really love the support here and these ladies are awesome!! Don’t give up and if you feel like you wanna, come here and we will all encourage you
9:04 pm
That’s one of the things I really like here. It’s easier to open up and make a connectio or two. Other places are just Way Too Big or just too cliquish… I’m glad you’re here!
9:39 pm
Coming out with a real number was a huge thing for me, also.
I’m sure you’ll do really well this first week. Good luck and stick with it — this group is the best!
11:19 pm
Nice to meet you! Jump on in, the water’s fine!
6:45 am
Good for you for making the step to change your lifestyle! You can do this. We will be here for your support. This is an awesome place. I look forward to getting to know you and watch you shine. BTW, I am a WW member, too.