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12/29/10 1:21 A

I just want to THANK you guys for responding with so much support. I haven't been active on SP for a while, but with the new year around the corner and my little brothers wedding on the horizon, and with a few more pounds GAINED, I'm ready to step it up for 2011 to be the year I really get on track with my health... so I look forward to getting to know you all better, thanks again and I hope you're enjoying the holidays!

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12/27/09 3:32 P

When I hit a setback, I just reset. I also put something into place to avoid it again - such as repentance. For example, I have a bad thing for Heath Bars - love them. So I don't keep them in the house. If I am craving one, I will have to go to the store and buy one - which results in having to get the baby dressed, etc. So, I haven't had a Heath Bar since Halloween! I also don't keep things in the house that are "calorie packed" so it is easier to not eat them.

The not going to a gym thing is harder - that one I can't answer, as I only go once a week when I meet with my trainer. Starting the 6th of January, we are upping the anti now that I am finished with school though...so soon I should have a response! :-)

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12/9/09 11:40 A

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11/13/09 5:16 P

Hi Vanessa!

Welcome to the team. I got married last year and then gained 20 lbs. I actually pretty new to SP, but it has been helping me (I'm down 8lbs. I my goal of losing 30 lbs by next June was pretty easy when I set it so after the first week I figured out what I could and couldn't eat to stay in my range. When I do go out of range I just write it off and try to do better the next day. As for working out if I find I haven't been in a while I pick something small like 10 minutes or 1 mile and really make a point of getting it done that day.
Hope to see you around,
Joy

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11/12/09 2:27 A

Hi ladies! I'm Vanessa. I live in LA county and am newly married. Long story short, I was homeschooled in a pretty dysfunctional crazy house as a kid - lots of love but lots of chaos too. Three years ago I moved to NYC and taught art & English, then I met my husband. When I lived in NYC I walked everywhere and loved it! Now that I live in California I tend to drive and not walk - my neighborhood isn't too pleasant to walk to stores or coffeeshops or anything. I moved to CA at my LWEST weight ever - 145 and finally fitting into a 12!!! I got lazy, overate a lot, and gained 50 lbs over the last year, and I'm bared fitting into my size 16 pants (which I bought a month ago).

I find myself eating for emotional reasons, getting depressed and not exercising (though I have a lovely path that runs by my home and a membership to LA Fitness!). I even have a dog who'd love to walk or run with me!

So, I'm here. I want to feel good in my own skin, I want to be healthy and know I am treating my body as God's temple and not an emotional dumping ground. I know I must be gentle but firm with myself! I need discipline to go forward - and know that though it seems like I'm surrendering something I want, in the long run I will be so much more satisfied!

I look forward to hearing your stories and learning more from you guys!

How have you been able to keep going?! What do you do when you face a "caloric setback" or find you haven't hit the gym in a week?!

In His Love,
Vanessa