Newbie here...needs a kick in the rear! :)

May 14, 2003

Hi, my name is Lucy. I am 5 feet 9 and weigh 217 lbs. So I guess my

normal weight, according to the charts should be anywhere from 130-

169. I have one child and have been trying to get pregnant with my

second for almost 2 years now with no luck so far. Oh and I am

30something.

I can't get motivated to lose weight. I eat all the time and can't

force myself to exercise. I am eating a chocolate chip cookie as I

write this. That is how pathetic I am. The thing is I KNOW how to

lose weight...I have done it before. I managed to get within 20 lbs

of my goal weight twice. But I always gain it back, and not a few

years later, but a few weeks later. I know I will never weigh

130....but I have never weighed 169 either (except for jr. high). I

got down to 172 once, for like one day....then immediately started

going back up..a few lbs at a time until I was almost back up to what

I was before I lost weight. Another time I got down to 180, 2 months

later I was 188 and 5 months after that I was back to over 200 again,

and it just went up from there. *grrrr*

That being said 9 months ago I was the same weight as I am now...so

at least I haven't let it go too much further. If I can stay fat for

9 months without getting fatter why can't I stay thin for 9 months??!

So as I said I know how to lose weight...eat a well balanced diet and

get plenty of exercise. That is what I did before. But this time I

can't seem to make myself stop eating. I can't tell you how many

times I have said, " this is the day! " And I start eating good,

exercise and keep it up for 2 days then I decide I want food more

than I want to be thin.

See the thing is I don't eat because of boredom or depression or any

other subconscious reasons, I eat because it tastes good!! I know

that i could lose weight and not deprive myself of anything, I have

done it before...I have had my treats in moderation, and sometimes

have even gotten to the point where food didn't matter. But right

now my body doesn't know what moderation is. I can be sitting in

front of the tv, not even thinking of food then all of a sudden a

craving pops up in my head and I can't even concentrate on the show

anymore. It won't go away until I eat something!

I need motivation...I need a buddy or two or ten! I need someone to

kick me in the arse and tell me to get busy!! I need a reason to

want to lose. Of course I always WANT to lose but I need a reason to

really do it. I need to get off my rear and stop being a lazy, don't

wanna, 100 excuses whiner!

Anyone up for the challenge? Or does anyone have any advice or

tips?

I want to do this!!

Lucy

May 14, 2003

I think that eating " bad " foods is my biggest weakness, sometimes I just

crave something fatty!! But I also have a little saying on my fridge that my

nutrition teacher taught me... she said that 90% of people that lose weight

gain it back within a year, so on my fridge, I have a note that says: BE THE

10%!! And that encourages me some of the times to eat less. Plus, fuel

cravings in moderation. Yesterday I went out to coffee and wanted something

silky smooth... I usually just get a Vanilla Latte with skim milk, but

yesterday I added whipped cream and it totally made my day and I didn't

crave any more fat all for just 75 calories. Also, don't keep things you

could be tempted to eat that aren't very good in your house, and if you do

package them in like zip lock baggies, because you are more likely to eat

one bag which is a smaller serving then what you would eat out of that

package. Hope this helps

*** 29.75 inches gone... that's over two feet!

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself

any direction you choose. Dr. Seuss

May 14, 2003

Anyone up for the challenge? Or does anyone have any advice or

tips?

I want to do this!!

Lucy

Hi Lucy,

Welcome to WLB! Here you will find lots of support and motivation!

Just keep reading and posting, we are all here to help you along.

Baby steps, baby steps. You found us! I think if I were you my

first goal would be to start drinking more water. Aim for half your

body weight in ounces a day. It will start to give you more energy,

and help your body to function well.

Sharon

May 14, 2003

Hi Lucy,

I couldn't help but respond to your post. I can relate to how you feel so much.

I have gained my weight in the last few years and have not lost it I have made

several small attempts but nothing much. I lost interest after a few weeks and

never got to see any great results. Thinking back, probably the lack of

noticeable results was the reason I gave it up. Anyhow, this time is different.

I have not had very " noticeable reults " but it doesn't matter to me because I

know that I have been working out and eating well, the weight HAS to come off at

some point. Actually, I have lost about 12 lbs since the last time I weighed

myself a long time ago but it isn't noticeable in my clothes. I have come to a

point in my life where I am not willing to accept defeat on this issue. I found,

for myself that I have to get myself psyched up for a diet or lifestyle change.

Also I had to put a lot of thought into it and even go so far as to plan weekly

menu's. I hate exercise too, I never feel up for it or there is always something

I would rather be doing. But for the last month I have been walking/biking/

pilates and a cardio workout and I am really starting to enjoy it. Especially

the walks and riding the bike. I never thought that would happen!!! Lately, if I

try on a pair of jeans and they're too tight I feel more motivated to keep at it

when before it was enough to make me give up. I find it's a mindset and being

here helps. Reading the posts, getting the good advice of what works for the

other gals is encouraging to me. I think you have come to the right place as far

as support is concerned. We are all " in the same boat " here!

Tammy

Newbie here...needs a kick in the rear!