Ladyjen24

OK..it’s been 1 week since my first step towards this weight loss pledge of mine. I have upped the exercise, but my diet has been leaving something to be desired. I think I need to talk to my husband and let him know of my goals. Often I find myself looking at him and saying to myself…if he can have ice cream, then I should too. He’s never really had a problem with gaining weight like I have, so he doesn’t really think of it like I do. I need to clear my house of all the junk, and start eating more healthy and fresh foods. I like to cook, so that’s not the problem, it’s when I’m waiting for food to be cooked that I start to snack, or in the evening after dinner where hunger comes back. I think I’m going to start a food journal. Has this ever worked for anyone else out there? Just curious before I start possibly unnecessary paperwork. Thanks for the encouragement and cheers! It really helps to think that there is support out there.

HW: 181.6 lbs.
CW: 182.2 lbs. (before bed)
GW: 135 lbs.
LBs. to go: 47.2 lbs.

About 4 years ago, my weight was at a then all-time high of 178 lbs. and I somehow put it in my head that I was going to lose the weight I had gained. That summer, in 2.5 months, I lost 30 lbs. and I actually kept most of it off until the last 6 months. In the last 6 months alone, I’ve probably gained 20 lbs. or so and have definitely reached my last all time high again, I have not taken that big step onto the scale in a while for fear of what it will read. I NEED to get back into the swing of things. My diet is horrible and my exercise is non-existant. I just don’t have any energy anymore. I remember back after I had lost all that weight…I felt great and the dieting wasn’t hard at all, exercise was fun. But that was after I got into the habit and a routine. I’m married now, and have a full-time job. I just feel overwhelmed from everything and “me” time is always put to the side so I can relax. I need motivation and accountability again. I need help taking those first few steps. I can’t continue being depressed because my clothes don’t fit anymore, and I’m definitely not about to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe in a larger size. I need to do this for me, and I need to do it NOW!

Starting Weight: 181.6 lbs.(October 15, 2006) (yep…I just made that step …and at night too!)
Height: 5’ 4”
Age: 23
Goal Weight: 135 lbs.
lbs. to go: 46.6 lbs.