Ahhhh, MIA as usual! Life has been BUSY to say the least. Even my principal is telling us to take time for ourselves because there are so many changes and crazy things happening that everyone is experiencing a very high amount of stress. And we haven't worked with any of our kids yet! School starts next Wednesday.
I did get all of The Firm stuff. After sending a long and extended threatening e-mail, they overnighted my missing items to me and guess what? They came on time! Whoa, what a concept. haha They sent me some repeat items which I thought was a little odd but I can live with two sets of weights and some extra DVD's! I am loving the workouts so so much. It is crazy good stuff. It's nice they they give you a calendar of your first month to get you accustomed to which workout you should be doing on which day.
I get my hair done tomorrow and I'm thinking of requesting to get it shortened a couple inches above the shoulders. It might be more quick to dry in the mornings before work.
On the weight-front things haven't been so great. I'm going to tell you right now that the weight posted here on EP is not honest by any means. I have gained a considerable amount of weight and am working very hard to shed it. I am just so embarrassed for having binged so much in the past month that I am not willing to share. Maybe after the weight is gone I will be more comfortable. Let's just say that back when I was 110 pounds my work pants fit a little loosely (is that a word? lol). Now I am popping out of them and they are very tight and uncomfortable. This will change, I'm working on the one-or-two-day-a-week-binging thing. That is the true problem.
Anyhow, I like this idea of EP "support groups"! I joined a teacher one just to see if anyone else joins. I'd like to join more general group but it seems like no one is really using them right now. Hopefully things will pick up after a while.
Posted By: Leanne_Nalani
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08/30/2007 08:55
i understand
i went through 2 months of that (not posting b/c i was trying to get my act together offline). and being embarrassed about having gained back weight while I gained back more. :P i'm glad to see both of us back and admitting it though!
for the binge eating thing, when i was down in the dumps and not feeling up to posting, i did go back and read this old thread... and told myself, "take your own advice, noodles!" ...plus, there were a whole lot of other ppl with great advice as well.
what times of day do you usually binge eat? if you know when it's likelier to happen, it might help you stop it.
So how's the wedding planning going? Sounds like you've been plenty busy. Good luck shedding those extra lbs. I'm sure those pants will loosen right up once you're FIRMly into your new routine.
But you're back and you're accountable. That's a good thing. And you're stopping the cycle before you get back to 185. You should be proud! Glad to hear from you again!
Hugs and hang in there!! You are a good role model, even struggling!! Maybe the routine of getting back into school will help. You * have* had a big summer, moving, etc....
Stop the excuses...they only add up to more reasons to quit.
Weight gain is part of the cycle of life and don't let it hurt your goals! I gain every week and I get mad and get right back on track after I post. I know you are aware that not weighing in and not posting are just excuses. I went to my WW meeting this week and I didn't want to at all but once I got there another member came in and said she came in just to see how i was doing on my journey. She didn't even plan on weighing in because she was sure she gained weight and she only came because she saw me riding my bike to the meeting. She weighed in and hit her goal weight! She just did it and good things happened. I don't know you by anything other than your posts and you seem strong willed so stick to what got you to your goal and that was not just giving in because you might have gained weight. The problem with a lot of overweight people is that same problem. I hear every week how people are embarrassed to weigh in and they feel depressed because they are worried about losing weight. I feel the same way but I refuse to quit and I refuse to let that little scale keep me from feeling good. Just weigh-in post and recognize that you are working towards your goal. Who cares what anyone thinks just do it and get back on track. I hope I haven't offended you because I truly hold your accomplishment in high regard and you are an inspiration.
It's so funny - I just get back online today after being gone for the summer (no time to post with different work hours) and I read your post. I am so glad I am not the only one struggling.
But - hey - you are still a long way away from where you started - that's the thing. And you CAN get back on track - and you will - you've done it before!
I was using another wt loss site back in may... was doing great and then life happened. My boyfriend was in a major accident and I completely binged and binged some more... Right now I am just trying to make small adjustments and get back on track.
I just read through your blog too, Congrats on the weight loss, you look great!! and you live in my state, I live up in Snohomish, work in Seattle. I haven't seen anyone else yet from the pacific northwest.
Take some time for yourself to relieve some stress. Maybe a massage or a facial? Also, as I'm sure you know, it's harder to lose weight when you are stressed. Take care of yourself.
hope you're hanging in there. I started a support group for 20-somethings ... not sure how it'll work out yet or if it'll be much used, but feel free to come post there.
curious to know how your TheFirm stuff has been working out for you too...
You are not alone, I've been too gone for too long, too! lol Life sometimes just gets in the way, I suppose! Hope the school year is off to a great start for you! Hope to hear some updates soon!
You know - it's tough for us all, I think women have it the worst. That's ok. Just pick up the pieces and start back slowly. You can do this!~ We all can!
Haven't seen any posts for a while so I thought I'd check in to make sure you are still out there taking care of yourself. I haven't seen many posts from anyone so i thought I'd check in with you since you are a big inspiration to a lot of folks.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! You are SMART! You are EXTRAORDINARY! I am so proud of you. Now, The last time you posted was August 30th... How are you doing??? Talk to me!! I know (((( BELIEVE ME! ))))) what it feel like to do great and the mess up.. and oops I AM HIGHER! It is so ok! You can do this! Maybe 110 pounds wasn't a healthy wait for you! My 115 to 125 is a better range!!!
I had my surgery on the 4th. OMF GOSH!! OUCH! ha ha ha That is putting it mildly. But I am home now.. after spending one extra day in the hospital for low blood/oxygen saturarion and I was having trouble going potty!
BUT IT IS DONE! Now I am at home reccovering! PLEASE write soon. I haven't heard from you in so long!
