Wow! You are getting so much advice from everyone. I hope you can sort through everything and come up with a plan for yourself. The one thing that is important is to have a plan and accountability. The goals could come later. Small steps maybe better than the whole package. The calorie in take per day is very important to begin with and then get the types of foods you eat with in a healthy range so you will have energy to be able to move and burn the fat. Our goals doesn't not have to be to lose a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of time. We can make goals to smaller time things involving food or activities. If we can get our self in check with our food amounts and include activity in our day the weight will take care of its self. I am glad to see that you made it back for another day and you are still trying to improve what you are doing to get weight lost results and to become more healthy. Keep on , keeping on. You will find the right path soon.
I totally understand where you come from especially in yesterdays blog. I went through trying so hard and then... giving up. I would go through periods where I'd give up for 6 months because I couldn't get myself to care. I couldn't understand.... that I wanted something so bad and I couldn't get myself to do it. Keep pushing and keep trying which is exactly what you're doing!
I like the responding challenge. I have a hard time because I get too much, you might set a limit on 6 reponses a day or something. And don't worry about offending anyone by not responding... we all know that we read eachothers stuff ;)
I would be careful setting goal weights until you are on a system. First find a system you are comfortable with and works for you and then venture into that... you don't want to discourage yourself. You have to get YOUR system first :)
I weigh everday. And I look forward to weighing... I especially like Saturdays since that's when I report my stuff. It can ruin my day sometimes too, but other times it helps. It keeps me accountable but many people feel different.
So, you're trying to get to know some people on here? I highly recommend a private group I'm a part of... I think you'd fit right in. I know just about every lady on there. It is kept private so we can keep knowing eachother and keeping up with one another... let me know if you'd like to join and I'll get an invitation for you.
I'm 23 (about to be 24) and I had an extremely hard college life. I worked in and out of bars, traveled constantly, and drank constantly. I was slowly gaining weight but it really caught up to me when I got an accounting desk job and slowed down. I had always struggled with weight and was never comfortable but how I was living finally crept up. I work at a cotton gin and do very long 7 day work weeks October-December and I sell cotton internationally. I am a hybrid of low carb and paleo, I try to work out 5 days a week and aspire to be a runner though I'm not even close. When I began I could only run 3-4 minutes and I was winded but I kept working at it.
I think you need to post a blog telling a little about yourself. Not even necessarily about weight but what you do (I'm curious since you work at home... that's awesome) and things you like. You'd be surprised out how your life outside of weight loss integrates with it as you explore yourself in general. Good luck!
Hey hey Darlin'. I'm so glad you are feelin' better today. You certainly sound better!
As far as weighing each day, I'd try to do it once a week or no more than twice a week. Weight shifts all them time so that can drive you completely bonkers and add needless stress to your day.
As far as getting organized I think is a great idea. I have to be organized to survive. With me I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached lol. So organization for me is key. I think it's also a great idea to respond to your posts. To me, when I do that, it makes the responses seem more real if that makes sense. As if they were right there with me pulling me along when I sometimes get overwhelmed. Also a lot of times they are going through or have gone through what you have in some way. To me, it makes me feel less alone.
As for setting a goal, I think it's a good idea but make it a small simple one. One that is attainable. One problem that I have is putting too high of expectations for myself. I am constantly doing that. So don't follow my mistakes on that. Set something that will push you but not so hard that you fall to the ground and hurt yourself.
And I agree with Roxigirl...everyone has their own demons. I deal with mine all the time. But I think the only thing you can do is push past them and don't let them consume you. You are who you are both good and bad. And it makes you complicated and crazy but also unique. Everyone including you has something to offer, whether it be big or small or both. Never forget that. You are your own person and special and unique.
Feel free to spark me if you need to talk or want to vent!
Just to let you know that you are not only one who struggles with weir journey. Does not matter how much weight we have to loose - everyone has its own demons. And sometimes its really putting you down. Been there myself recently. I have increased my exercise quite a bit recently from 6 hours to 8 - did I see any results? Not really. What can I do? Give up - no, still going to exercise because I like it.
I have same issues with scale as you do. And as you say - it does ruin you day completely. I think both of us somehow need to work on this one.
With regards to weight loss plan - I think you should make a goal. But be realistic. Start with little. Something that seams possible.
If you think that being more organized will help you in some way - go for it. I love my folders too ( he he, no wonder i decided to become an accountant).
Just don't stress yourself out. It will take time. Rome wasn't built in one day.
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