An American in Greece

it's all greek to me

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  • Name: helona
  • City: Athens
  • Region: Attiki
  • Country: Greece

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10/24/2009 16:05

hello world...

Well, hi :)

I'm back. ..because I need to be back. I have meant to come back for several months but you can imagine how it goes. I was embarrassed and ..well, embarrassed. I've gained plus some extra and now it's gotta go.

However, please bear with me -- because An American in Greece ...is about to be back in America. Husband and I have decided to take the plunge and move back to the U.S. ..and I'm leaving in 3 weeks! He will follow just after the first of the year. I'm excited and sad - but I think it's time. I miss my family :)

Probably not the best time to start - but is it ever?

I've taken down my measurements (oh, the horror..) but haven't stepped on the scale for about 3 weeks. .. . . I will, I will. I know it's going to be ugly. Tomorrow morning.

Anyways - glad to see a few familiar faces, thanks ladies :)


Posted By: helona
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10/24/2009 04:12

Congrats

Congrats on your move back to the States! As wonderful as Greece sounds, I don't know that I could tolerate their super hot summers, as you did. What part of the US are you coming back to?
 
I think we can all appreciate the weight loss struggle and having some success only to take a few steps backwards. I certainly had that experience. I had lost 35lbs in 2004 and was getting nonstop compliments until I left my FT job for grad school and then took a horrific job. I gained back those 35lbs plus another 30!
 
Whatever that number on the scale reads when you hop back on it, just know that it's temporary. You're a successful loser--you can do it again.
 
 

Posted By: Stardust
10/25/2009 02:16

Welcome back...

Welcome back!
 
Acknowledgement is the first step!  Good for you.
 
It is NEVER to late for a fresh start and many of us have gained/loss/gained/loss... repeat!
 
No shame in it, it's just a fact life.  You'll get back on plan and progress will follow!  = )

Posted By: GirlNextDoor
10/25/2009 07:10

:)

That´s exciting!
 
The first step is always the toughest and the biggest one and you have done it. So it will help you while moving etc.
 
Big hugs!!

Posted By: Svanita
11/03/2009 02:19

hi!

Yay, you're back!  And what a crazy/exciting move ahead . .  good luck with all that, and don't go away again!

Posted By: Jenny*in*London



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