It's Time

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone...

It's time that I speak up. I've been lurking for a bit. I know it may

sound silly, but it's another year and here I am once again trying to make

some changes. However, this time it's a bit different as I've been at it

for a good month, having lost about 12 lbs so far. I have to say though,

that I'm to the part where it's getting tough. I seem to have the hardest

time making it past the 6 week mark... I start to fall off. I'm starting to

feel that and wanted to reach out for more support and a place to type out

my cravings than reach for the refrigerator. Give my fingers something else

to do... LOL

I belonged to this group a couple of years ago, but I think it was about the

time I found out I was pregnant and so weight loss wasn't on my mind. I

can't remember exactly, but I do know I was part of this group at some time.

Anyway, I've been overweight my whole life. I have started so many " diets "

and failed them, that it's so hard to even begin a new one because I fear

failing AGAIN! But I just have to take this weight off. I would ultimately

like to lose about 160 lbs. That just seems so overwhelming to me. I can't

think about that number and I have to make mini goals of 10 lbs at a time.

I was so excited when I met my first goal. I'm starting to slow down and

things are getting harder now. But I really am determined. 1 meal at a

time, 1 day at a time, and 1 lb at a time.

I've never been one to read weight loss books, but I was wondering if anyone

has read Dr Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss Solution? Is it motivating and

helpful? And what about the Biggest Loser Cookbook? Anyone have that one?

I need some good recipes.

I'm in Missouri... anyone else from here?

Take Care,

Amy