Has it really been almost 2 months since I posted? Well, that means it has been 2 months that I’ve been stuck at the same weight. Since that time, I have dropped Weight Watchers meetings (for the summer to give myself a break and see if I can do this on my own) and I have not lost any weight. I may have even gained back a pound or so, but I haven’t gained more.
While I feel defeated, the not gaining it back is an accomplishment. I joined this site for support and I have not been giving or receiving it lately. And, I realize that I do need it. Like Sleeping Mommy, I do not want to give up on myself again when it comes to weight loss.
This is more a “have-to” kind of thing now, versus an “like-to” lose the weight. My doctor says I need to lose 30 pounds for optimal health in dealing with my Type II diabetes (diagnosed last July). It has almost been a full year and I’ve gone through denial, anger, and complacency. It is time i get real and do this.
My weight loss was so slow, but it was 12 pounds and I can’t forget that. It was a big help to me physically, but also emotionally. Now, I need to take it to the next level. I have proven I can maintain this, now I need to lose more. I will shoot for 10 pounds at a time, to keep it realistic.
Thank you to Leanne for emailing us and asking how we were. I have a feeling so many of us stopped posting because we’re in the same place and we should have been TALKING to each other to help ourselves through it! So, I’m here…and I’m listening…let’s get through this rough patch, eh?
11:11 am
You can do this. Like you said you lost 12 pounds and you MAINTAINED it for two months. Good for you! Now that your body has had a chance to adjust to that loss you can go back to what works for you. And try new things too! This should be an adventure and a journey not an ordeal.
Like I said. You can do this. I have faith in you!
5:35 am
We’re in the same boat, I’ve been at a stand still, too. Haven’t tried too hard to lose, haven’t totally fallen off the wagon. I’ve certainly had my hands outside of the wagon though, and need to put ‘em back in my lap!
I’m happy to hear you’re maintaining, that’s so important! What kinds of changes have helped you?
I’ll be back on track after my trip to NY this week. I don’t think I could bear to “be on a diet” in NYC. It just doesn’t sound right, ya know?
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