Stand Alone

I needed to take some time off from my weight loss journey. I've had so much on my mind lately, and it's been hard for me to concentrate clearly. I wanted to not think about losing weight even for just a little while and also not  feel guilty when I eat something bad or not exercise. I feel like I've lost my way. I want to lose weight. I know I need to especially for health reasons. I know what I need to do to lose weight, but I can't seem to find the motivation I need to actually get the job done. It's also hard to be motivated when the people around me aren't as supportive as they claim to be. I realize now that I am truly alone in my journey at this point.

I need to learn to be stronger and independent. I need to not let negative energy and other people's auras/attitudes get the best of me. I need to stand up for myself and not let other people bring me down. I need to stay positive and know that I can overcome this hurdle. I know I can move forward and actually find the motivation to finally start losing weight. I know I can do this. I know I have it in me deep down within myself. This time it will be different!

I hear you

A little late to be commenting, but I totally hear you when you say you feel alone in this journey. I do too - and I don't think there is anyone in my family who is actually supportive (though they're happy to *say* they'll be supportive). It's just that meeting up with friends and family always seems to be an occasion for doing all the things we promise ourselves we won't (eat out, eat badly, don't exercise etc. etc.)

That's when I decided that I would keep the journey utterly private and not even acknowledge that I was trying. Not the best technique for some people, I know; but the results are going to be all mine, so why not the journey?

I really like EP for the support though :-) I don't feel so alone when I am here. All the best!