rainbowdawn
09-03-2004, 10:52 AM
Hello all, A year ago I weighed 187 lbs(down from 238). Right now I am at 228. I am a 42 year old female. I am 5'5". I had been trying to love weight last year and then long about Christmas time, I got off track. Latley I am so far off track and am desperatly wanting to get back on. I have had some family problems this Spring( my son and his girlfriend told me she was pregant and they got married 3 days later.) They stayed with us for a while. My younger son has had some major fights with his Dad, fights with my husband,etc.... I won't go into it all. I know stress may be a factor but things have calmed down a little but all I still do is eat!!!! I am not even hungry and I eat and eat. :confused: All I think about is food and what things there are to eat in the house. Sorry to bother you all but I just want to lose weight so bad and thought maybe someone could have some suggestions. Thanks!
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Sara67
09-03-2004, 03:06 PM
Hey Rainbowdawn.
Don't be alone up here. Come and join us on the working together thread. We are all there to help support eachother
See you soon
Sara
Don't be alone up here. Come and join us on the working together thread. We are all there to help support eachother
See you soon
Sara
zip2play
09-09-2004, 11:33 AM
My first suggestion is to avoid blaming others. The entire WORLD could be coming to an end but what we next stick into our mouths is our decision alone. As soon as you can blame someone, you absolve yourself and thus responsibility gets shifted and results go up in smoke.
Forget the rest of the universe is there; your diet is between YOU AND YOU.
We want to keep our weights at a desirable state whether we are facing glorious happiness or miserable doom.
Remember right now how bad you feel getting back that 51 pounds and NEVER FORGET IT. Each day say to yourself, aloud if you wish, that "I will never again weigh what I weigh today even if my entire family falls apart."
You might as well face imminent disaster at a good weight rather than at an obese one!:D:D
Forget the rest of the universe is there; your diet is between YOU AND YOU.
We want to keep our weights at a desirable state whether we are facing glorious happiness or miserable doom.
Remember right now how bad you feel getting back that 51 pounds and NEVER FORGET IT. Each day say to yourself, aloud if you wish, that "I will never again weigh what I weigh today even if my entire family falls apart."
You might as well face imminent disaster at a good weight rather than at an obese one!:D:D
Melysa
09-09-2004, 11:30 PM
I find that depression causes me to eat and for the past 2 years eating has been my support group! I was told today by doctor that I must loose weight for my back. I know this is going to be one of the hardest things I have ever done because eating and smoking I feel keep me somewhat sane!!! And now he wants me to quit both. Maybe we could help each other. :wave:
rainbowdawn
09-12-2004, 03:59 PM
I find that depression causes me to eat and for the past 2 years eating has been my support group! I was told today by doctor that I must loose weight for my back. I know this is going to be one of the hardest things I have ever done because eating and smoking I feel keep me somewhat sane!!! And now he wants me to quit both. Maybe we could help each other. :wave:
Hi I know how you feel. It is nice to hear I am not alone. I have been trying again and I do good for a day or so and then start eating again, it seems like a never ending cycle. I am not even hungry and I eat!!! The worse time is during the evening. What is your worst time?
Hi I know how you feel. It is nice to hear I am not alone. I have been trying again and I do good for a day or so and then start eating again, it seems like a never ending cycle. I am not even hungry and I eat!!! The worse time is during the evening. What is your worst time?
dpratt
09-17-2004, 08:25 PM
Rainbowdawn, when I read your initial post here, I said, with a sigh, "Oh, boy." I could have written your words! I am actually on this site looking for info on weighloss surgery because I am so tired of losing & gaining. I turn 50 in November and I'm just sick of this cycle. I understand what the other poster meant about getting control, and not blaming others for what goes into our mouths. The reality for many of us though, if we are not at that point (yet) is that we continue to stuff down our emotions with food. One bite after another, one pound added, then another.......You're not alone, believe me. {{hugs}}
rainbowdawn
09-18-2004, 11:48 AM
Rainbowdawn, when I read your initial post here, I said, with a sigh, "Oh, boy." I could have written your words! I am actually on this site looking for info on weighloss surgery because I am so tired of losing & gaining. I turn 50 in November and I'm just sick of this cycle. I understand what the other poster meant about getting control, and not blaming others for what goes into our mouths. The reality for many of us though, if we are not at that point (yet) is that we continue to stuff down our emotions with food. One bite after another, one pound added, then another.......You're not alone, believe me. {{hugs}}
Thanks for your reply. It does seem to help a bit to know there are others struggling out there. Sometimes overeating is like a real private issue, not easy to share with others. Especaily those that don't understand. I will keep trying but it just is miserable and consumes me at times. I wish you well with your quest also. Take care!!!
Thanks for your reply. It does seem to help a bit to know there are others struggling out there. Sometimes overeating is like a real private issue, not easy to share with others. Especaily those that don't understand. I will keep trying but it just is miserable and consumes me at times. I wish you well with your quest also. Take care!!!
dianabarry
09-18-2004, 09:29 PM
I know exactly what you are going through. I myself have lost a lot of weight, only to gain it all back by bad eating habits. The first step is to get rid of all the tempting things in the house. I go to the supermarket a lot, because I refuse to buy food and stack it up in the house, so I buy little portioned foods just for a short time. But I know this is hard for most people, especially if you have kids. It is not fair for them to have no snacks in the house because you cannot control yourself. Exercise works for me. If I work out everyday, then I feel like I am working towards something, and I am less likely to cheat. By the way, I am not really on a diet, more like a plan with more sensible eating and less junk. I usually cheat on weekends, I have whatever I desire, and I rest for two days, your body needs it to avoid burnout.