Can someone help me over this ....issue

July 27, 2005

I just turned 33 on Saturday and have decided that I really need to

get into gear and loose my weight. I weigh 242 lbs and am only 5'1 " .

My father died when he was 35 from a coranary heart attack and I

guess

I am really getting scared ..I am only 2 years away and have 2

beautiful boys that need me and a husband . I have, in all honesty

been very lazy and it scares me that having knowledge of the

possibilities I haven't taken action sooner.

I am enrolled at a community college in Iowa and am dtudying Lan

Managment and should get my AA in a few years.So I have been taking

advantage of the large rec center that they have just built. My

problem is that when I go to work out there are all of these young

people.Even though I am sure they are not saying anything about me I

feel very intimidated and feel like running out of the building.. How

can I get past this.I know if I don't go I'll never loose any

weight!!

I know that I sound foolish..I just need a friend to tell me that I

am

human and to keep going. hank God for all of you that are here for

each other it truley makes a differance.

Take care all and thanks,

Billie

July 28, 2005

Hi, Billie:

I can understand that it would be tough to go to that rec center. I

would say this to you: Remind yourself that you're doing it for you

and YOUR kids, not THOSE kids at the college. If you die, those people

at the gym aren't even going to remember you. Your children will

remember you and miss you profoundly. Besides, if you're there on a

regular schedule, the people there will begin to regard you as a

regular and will admire your dedication. Heck, soon, they'll even be

complimenting you on your progress. Really, that's how gyms are. They

accept the regulars after a while, once they know you're truly going

to stay.

My grandfather died of a heart attack at a very young age, and that is

one of the reasons that I started on this weight loss plan--I didn't

want to leave my child prematurely. It really does work, Billie. Keep

at it!!

297/185/150

www.nicoleww.com

> I just turned 33 on Saturday and have decided that I really need to

> get into gear and loose my weight. I weigh 242 lbs and am only 5'1 " .

> My father died when he was 35 from a coranary heart attack and I

> guess

> I am really getting scared ..I am only 2 years away and have 2

> beautiful boys that need me and a husband . I have, in all honesty

> been very lazy and it scares me that having knowledge of the

> possibilities I haven't taken action sooner.

> I am enrolled at a community college in Iowa and am dtudying Lan

> Managment and should get my AA in a few years.So I have been taking

> advantage of the large rec center that they have just built. My

> problem is that when I go to work out there are all of these young

> people.Even though I am sure they are not saying anything about me I

> feel very intimidated and feel like running out of the building.. How

> can I get past this.I know if I don't go I'll never loose any

> weight!!

> I know that I sound foolish..I just need a friend to tell me that I

> am

> human and to keep going. hank God for all of you that are here for

> each other it truley makes a differance.

> Take care all and thanks,

> Billie

July 28, 2005

Billie,

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Once you workout consistently for a few weeks you will have a new pride for

yourself and that intimidation you feel will start to diminish. Of course,

get clearance from your doctor before starting (if you haven't already done

so).

My tip for working out...I started jogging (Couch Potato to 5K from

coolrunning.com). I go early in the morning...1. Because it is not as hot

yet. and 2. Because noone else can see me! I typically leave the house

around 6:00 am and am back around 6:30. Not many are out this time of day.

3. If I wait for everyone elses day to start, I feel like I have no time

left for myself to exercise.

Good Luck...I know you can do it!

S.

Frisco, TX

Can someone help me over this ....issue

I just turned 33 on Saturday and have decided that I really need to

get into gear and loose my weight. I weigh 242 lbs and am only 5'1 " .

My father died when he was 35 from a coranary heart attack and I

guess

I am really getting scared ..I am only 2 years away and have 2

beautiful boys that need me and a husband . I have, in all honesty

been very lazy and it scares me that having knowledge of the

possibilities I haven't taken action sooner.

I am enrolled at a community college in Iowa and am dtudying Lan

Managment and should get my AA in a few years.So I have been taking

advantage of the large rec center that they have just built. My

problem is that when I go to work out there are all of these young

people.Even though I am sure they are not saying anything about me I

feel very intimidated and feel like running out of the building.. How

can I get past this.I know if I don't go I'll never loose any

weight!!

I know that I sound foolish..I just need a friend to tell me that I

am

human and to keep going. hank God for all of you that are here for

each other it truley makes a differance.

Take care all and thanks,

Billie

July 28, 2005

I would find a time when it is less busy and you can be not rushed on the

equiptment.

I have actually gotten some good help from the HOT guys at the health club.

(and I have weighed the same as you, though I am 5'5). Most of the people

at the health club are concentrating on themselves and the workout they are

doing. I know it's easy to think " everyone is staring at the fat

lady " .....lol....that would sometimes go through my mind. But ya know what?

That 'fat lady " is WORKING OUT!! What can they say? Nothing, because your

doing something good for you!!!

Now as for the death part, I can totally relate. My father died at 35 and

then my sister also died when she turned 35! I ended up being a total wreck

before I turned 35 and I am now going to be 37 this year and am still

alive!!

Hugs,

Moe

234/207/199

To my Christian friends, remember you may be the only Bible your neighbor

reads.

July 28, 2005

Billie. Hi...I went back to college in 2001, at the age of 36. I did this

because I had been doing WW for a few mos and realized that I had come to a

point in my journey that if I chose not to restart my life in other ways that I

would lose focus on my weight loss efforts. Scared sh*tless but motivated

beyond belief (a combination which kept me moving) I took on 12 credits...one

class that I decided to take was an excercise class. Gosh, there were so many

fit people in the class...and everyone knew how to excercise. I was the " fat "

girl who did not know how to excercise (apart from walking) and also did not

know how to use the excercise equipment.

Learning was a real kick in the pants. It was an adventure to get up in the

morning...catch the bus to school, and go to my classes. When I stared in

winter term I weighed about 200 pounds, give or take. I started my journey at

240- and within two terms (winter and spring) of doing cardio and working hard

in this class three times a week...plus walking to my meetings every Saturday

morning...I lost another 50 pounds. The best part was that people noticed!

Really fit people would come up to me...and not so fit people as well- and tell

me that I was an inspiration to them. I did not expect that to happen. I was

so focused on succeeding for myself that I had no clue as to how my success

would affect those around me. It was overwhelming and exhilerationg to be that

focused.

Just do your best. Don't make apologies for who you are. Love yourself as that

fat girl...and you will see the pounds melting off before you know it. And

don't forget to look around you and appriciate the inspiration that you find-

and create. This is your journey.

billieburhite billieburhite@...> wrote:

I just turned 33 on Saturday and have decided that I really need to

get into gear and loose my weight. I weigh 242 lbs and am only 5'1 " .

My father died when he was 35 from a coranary heart attack and I

guess

I am really getting scared ..I am only 2 years away and have 2

beautiful boys that need me and a husband . I have, in all honesty

been very lazy and it scares me that having knowledge of the

possibilities I haven't taken action sooner.

I am enrolled at a community college in Iowa and am dtudying Lan

Managment and should get my AA in a few years.So I have been taking

advantage of the large rec center that they have just built. My

problem is that when I go to work out there are all of these young

people.Even though I am sure they are not saying anything about me I

feel very intimidated and feel like running out of the building.. How

can I get past this.I know if I don't go I'll never loose any

weight!!

I know that I sound foolish..I just need a friend to tell me that I

am

human and to keep going. hank God for all of you that are here for

each other it truley makes a differance.

Take care all and thanks,

Billie

July 28, 2005

Billie. Hi...I went back to college in 2001, at the age of 36. I did this

because I had been doing WW for a few mos and realized that I had come to a

point in my journey that if I chose not to restart my life in other ways

that I would lose focus on my weight loss efforts. Scared

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I think this is great advice. I work from home and know when I'm interested

in a project the weight loss is easier. It's when I'm not active and watch

too much TV/etc that it becomes a struggle. I use some non-WW products

(related to my biz) and that helps as well. lol. When you lose 20lbs you get

put into their quarterly magazine. My DH has lost almost 20lbs with Core.

He wrote out rewards for every 10lb loss down to his goal. It's REALLY

motivated him.. plus he took on teaching our oldest daughter some games.

They do that in the evening and it's a help to him. We also work together in

the evening.

Bridget

blessed@...

July 28, 2005

Hi Billie,

It is so wonderful that you're taking positive steps to improve your life! I

felt the same way when I started working out seriously - surely everyone was

going to stare at me and laugh. I found, though, that almost everyone I

encountered was supportive and encouraging. And you know what? After

reaching goal and having people who are at an earlier stage of their weight

loss journey treat me like I had always been thin and fit, I realized that

some (or even many!) of the regulars that you see at the gym are there

because they've been where you are! I am amazed how many people I talk to

whom I would assume have always been fit, but actually started out as heavy

or heavier than I did.

When I see someone at the gym who is new to exercise or very overweight, I

feel very excited for them and their new life. I love watching their

progress and try to smile and make them feel welcome, hopefully without

making them feel that they're being watched too closely. I truly admire what

you're doing and I'll bet that many others at your gym do as well!

Chris

(222/155/155)

August 6, 2005

Hey, don't worry what other people may be saying...they can say what

ever they want. They're talking won't cause you to gain weight,

lose money or go to jail. Let 'em talk all they want. It has no

direct impact on you.

Instead, focus on how good you feel after you do a hard workout.

Can't you feel your metabalism moving faster? You have more

energy. You want to run home and get those kids outside and moving

around too - don't you? And of course after you work so hard, why

ruin it with a poor choice meal. Keep that good feelling going and

make the right choice.

Trust me, I blow off the gym as much as anyone. But I always try to

get back on track right away.

With the right focus, the weight will begin to melt away!

Good luck and keep up the good work!

Michele

1/17/05-265.8

8/5/05 - 233

August 6, 2005

Hey Billie!

I think all of us who have been overweight have been right where you are.

What I want you to do is practice some visualization. Now don't worry. I'm

not going to get all new agey on you. First of all, picture yourself walking

into the health center, standing tall, head held high, confident smile on

your face. Picture yourself working up a good sweat and every muscle you

work saying " Wow girl! That hurts, but THANK YOU! " Think of yourself as a

role model for other women who are feeling the same way you feel. There

might be an overweight young lady in the group who IS watching you to see

what you do. Picture the same kids seeing you 6 months down the road and

thinking " Wow! She's really lost a lot of weight! Good for her! "

When I joined the Y I felt like everyone was watching me, and at that point

I was nearly at goal. There was a very very heavy lady there who was working

out every time I was. Over the months I watched her shrink, shrink, shrink.

You can be that lady! Every day I did look at her and cheered her on. She

motivated me to keep going in a way that a hard body never could. You can be

that motivator to someone else.

Are people watching you? Maybe they are, but just maybe they are watching

you for motivation and inspiration. And if they are watching you for another

reason, you SHOW THEM that you are strong and will not be intimidated! (Even

if you have to pretend you really feel that way at first.)

Tory

August 6, 2005

Thanks alot it has been hard the past few weeks I'm doing it but I'm still

scared thanks so much for the confidence and input it all helps so much.

Billie

Tory Klementsen tory@...> wrote: