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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / February 2005Starting From Where I Am
I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a feeding frenzy since. Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus, I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained. Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to participating in the newsgroup. The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding, and dangit! I'm gonna be ready! -- Linda P 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 mini-goal: 165 Welcome back. We were going to send a search party out for you if you did not show up soon. Life has a interesting habit of getting in the way, doesn't it? I guess part of our journey to goal weight is to figure out how to keep things in balance so as to not interfere with our new WOL. I certainly struggle with this part all the time. Every week it is something new. Your plan on returning to WW, the Y and this newsgroup is certainly a step in the right direction. > I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm in the same camp with Fred: I hate indoor exercise. The great thing about the Y is that they offer a variety of group classes, including strength training, which means that I don't have to rely solely on my own initiative to get a good workout. Having a set time to be there and a structured routine to follow once I am there helps me overcome at least two hurdles. I'm responsible for getting my butt into the building, but then I relinquish the butt-moving to the group leader. What a relief not to have to think. That's probably what I like about group bike riding. Somebody else does all the thinking! I just have to follow. I get enough leadership responsibilities at work. It feels good to let someone else be in control once in a while. My company's group insurance now offers extra incentive for indoor exercise. If I go to the Y 8 times in a calendar month, my insurance will send the Y a $20 credit towards my membership fee. All of the information is shared electronically between the Y and my insurance so even the hassle of filing paperwork has been eliminated. >Your plan on returning to WW, the Y and this newsgroup is certainly a >step in the right direction. Wow... I'm impressed by your strength of character and your ability to see your "steps off track" and their reason/results so clearly ! Everybody hangs on, Linda's back to stay !! Yaaaayyyyyyy !!!  SignatureWill~ 196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs 89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg > I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Thanks Willow. I don't know about strength of character... I just know that I don't want to buy new fat clothes after getting rid of all the old ones. And I hate feeling like a marshmallow. When I'm overweight, I'm keenly aware of a feeling a loss of dignity, like I'm less than worthy as a person. I much prefer feeling strong and confident and proud, which I get just from being OP! >Wow... I'm impressed by your strength of character and your ability to see >your "steps off track" and their reason/results so clearly ! > >Everybody hangs on, Linda's back to stay !! > >Yaaaayyyyyyy !!! As a leader I should be telling you that you are not less worthy as a person, and you are not.. but as a fellow member I gotta say that I know EXACTLY what you mean.. what is "reality" has nothing to do with how we feel about ourselves.. This being said, you ARE back on track and that's awesome. It's so easy to just give up when we "mis-step". You did not, you took a clear look at yourself and put a stop to it ! That is what I see as incredible strength of character.. that's where the difference between those who succeede and those who don't is ! Keep on keeping on, we are here for you ! SignatureWill~ 196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs 89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg > Thanks Willow. I don't know about strength of character... > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > > >Yaaaayyyyyyy !!! Glad you're back again, Linda. I was just through the same thing & have a pile to relose ;-( Oh, well, that's life! Elaine >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was >struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >mini-goal: 165 > Glad you're back too. I'm realizing that losing weight is a bit like quitting cigarettes. Some of us need more practice than others before finally kicking the habit. >Glad you're back again, Linda. I was just through the same thing & have >a pile to relose ;-( Oh, well, that's life! [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >>mini-goal: 165 >> Oh, you and Ray on the same morning! Is there something in the air up there? It's great to see you back in such a positive frame of mind Linda. It takes some time to get used to the size that you really are, but you *will* get there in the end. SignatureJulie. 93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg 205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice: http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Thanks Julie. I don't know if I can attribute my attitude to a change in the air, or if I'm just now getting over my post-Christmas blahs. The switch isn't fully on yet--I ate a no-no lunch today--so I've still got some work to do to transform the positive frame of mind into positive action. -- Linda P >Oh, you and Ray on the same morning! Is there something in the air up >there? It's great to see you back in such a positive frame of mind Linda. >It takes some time to get used to the size that you really are, but you >*will* get there in the end. I 'm so relieved to see you here, was very worried. I 've been struggling too, but seeing you back here gives me the courage and the strength to recommit as well. Thank yoo so much for coming back. We will make it, even though there will be setbacks on the road. Nathalie > I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 It's good to be back. Reading and posting, even if I'm not fully back in the game eating-wise, makes me feel OP. I hate to think I could be the inspiration for anyone. Yet I know how that works. People who succeed the 1st and only time seem so unreal. Those of us who take giant steps back and baby steps forward need each other to keep from thinking the whole thing is hopeless. -- Linda P >I 'm so relieved to see you here, was very worried. >I 've been struggling too, but seeing you back here gives me the courage and [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >> 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 >> mini-goal: 165 > I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Yay! Sheeee's BAAAACK! Well done for coming back in through that door. You CAN do it - but be easy on yourself, and take baby steps... SignatureKate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! Thanks Kate. I'm on and off the NG today between errands and such. Getting back into the groove of reading and posting is definitely good for my mental health even if my food choices haven't been perfectly perfect. One baby step at a time. -- Linda P >> I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was >> struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > >You CAN do it - but be easy on yourself, and take baby steps... Welcome Back! You were missed, now to find some of the other lost people that have not posted in a long time. Namely Joyce and Lee has disappeared recently too. Debbie >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Thanks Deb. Sure feels good to be back among friends. Wish I could tell you where the others are. I can tell you that we weren't hanging out together! -- Linda P >Welcome Back! You were missed, now to find some of the other lost people >that have not posted in a long time. Namely Joyce and Lee has disappeared [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >> 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 >> mini-goal: 165 I got a hold of Lee.. told me would be back after the weekend.. but this is the next weekend and no sign yet.. I'm all sad n stuff.. snif.. SignatureWill~ 196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs 89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg > Welcome Back! You were missed, now to find some of the other lost people > that have not posted in a long time. Namely Joyce and Lee has disappeared [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > > mini-goal: 165 I congratulate you, Linda, for making a connection between your weight and the stress in your life and STILL having enough strength to do something to fix it. Sometimes it's hard to still find the fight and not give up. You haven't, and that's wonderful. Thanks for inspiring me today. >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Thank You! I won't pretend that I made a sudden decision to return and now everything's coming up roses. I've still a long ways to go before my head and my heart are completely back in the groove. But I remember writing to people who were discouraged that the only way to fail is to quit. I'm trying to pay attention to my own advice and for today, be satisfied that I've take the steps to get myself back here. Tomorrow's another day. -- Linda P >I congratulate you, Linda, for making a connection between your weight and >the stress in your life and STILL having enough strength to do something to [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >> 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 >> mini-goal: 165 Hi Linda, how nice to see you back. There were many concerned people here on the ng. I'm glad you made the decision to get back OP and get rid of those pesky pounds. Dealing with the body image thing may be difficult, but you can do it! Good luck getting back to where you were in December. Again, it's nice to *see* you back here! SignatureBrenda 209/198/155 >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 An OFFICIAL (well, I'm not quite AN official here) WELCOME BACK. You did it before and you CAN DO it again. And you've caught yourself earlier and with a lot more knowledge. And you now have BIKING as both an exercise and an objective that you like. See you on the biking trails (although after today, well ......) >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was >struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding, >and dangit! I'm gonna be ready! After today ? is there a tale to be told ? SignatureWill~ 196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs 89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg > An OFFICIAL (well, I'm not quite AN official here) WELCOME BACK. > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding, > >and dangit! I'm gonna be ready! My exact question. Hey Fred, don't hold back now that you've let out that teaser. >After today ? is there a tale to be told ? Yeah, I'm curious too. Come on, tell all!! > My exact question. Hey Fred, don't hold back now that you've let out > that teaser. > >>After today ? is there a tale to be told ? As I wrote a biking (motorcycle) friend. Not only did I break the butt but the thighs did not break, they just stopped!!!! (g) It was chilly and hilly but only 36 miles. And it was 1/3 of the ride planned for June! HA! >After today ? is there a tale to be told ? I'm more motivated than ever (not that you'd notice from my behavior today) to shed these regained pounds. Of all things on my to do list today, I managed to cross one thing off. I went to my bike shop and purchased a new bike. It's a Felt SR 81. Last year's model so I got it for a fraction of MSRP. I'll pick it up next weekend after they add a rack, replace the front stem so it'll fit my short body, and generally spiff it up after a long winter in storage. I tested it out by riding around the block a couple of times. It was 35F today, clear blue sky, and patches of snow/ice on the streets. Still, in those 5 minutes, the thrill of riding flooded over me and I left the shop feeling exhilarated. Thanks for the butt kick, Mr. Official. >An OFFICIAL (well, I'm not quite AN official here) WELCOME BACK. > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >>February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding, >>and dangit! I'm gonna be ready! >I'm more motivated than ever (not that you'd notice from my behavior >today) to shed these regained pounds. Of all things on my to do list [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >around the block a couple of times. It was 35F today, clear blue sky, >and patches of snow/ice on the streets. Still, in those 5 minutes, the >thrill of riding flooded over me and I left the shop feeling >exhilarated. THAT COMES ACROSS LOUD AND CLEAR. Felt? Don't think I know it. But a road bike is sleek and fast and you will notice the ease of pedaling. When I ride my mt bike and then a day or two later, the road bike, it is like floating. 35F and clear and icy - ah, Minn in the Winter >Thanks for the butt kick, Mr. Official. > [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >>>February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding, >>>and dangit! I'm gonna be ready! http://www.feltracing.com/2005_bikes/2005_sr81.html I'm not about the differences between last year's and this year's model. >Felt? Don't think I know it. Looks nice. I found a site which gives the history of the company and a general review of their reliable products. I think you will enjoy it. That saddle sure looks narrow!!!!! (g) >http://www.feltracing.com/2005_bikes/2005_sr81.html > >I'm not about the differences between last year's and this year's >model. > >>Felt? Don't think I know it. >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 Good luck :) glad so see you back The first step to getting back on track is bein ghnest withyourself. Good job. Now to work on develpoing new coping strategies for next time Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland 70.4/71/60 Starting again 24.11.04 >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was >struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding, >and dangit! I'm gonna be ready! Welcome back Linda! It's so good to see you, we've been worried about you! Ya know, we've all been there (or if we haven't, we will!) I regained 41 and added 13 to it, so at least you didn't get as far away from where you were than I did! LOL You have made wonderful choices to rejoin the Y and WW Online and us here! Hang in there and hope to see you here more often!!! Good luck to you! *HUGS* Signature~Kristin 285.2/280.0/164 -5.2 so far! >I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was > struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > 168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151 > mini-goal: 165 |
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