I'm 42 and really need to shed some major weight. I'd love to do weight loss surgery or lap band but I'm just too scared to go under the knife. I don't exercise much cuz there's not a lot that I can do right now other than walk do water fitness class twice a week. I'm a former Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers (reaching goal as a preteen or teen - can't hardly remember that far back) and I'm currently in a TOPS group. I need that group support for accountability as I don't believe much in will-power anymore. I'm not a fan of veggies and fruit - which I'm trying to change. I can use all the motivation and prayers your can send my weigh (lol).
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I'm 42 and really need to shed some major weight. I'd love to do weight loss surgery or lap band but I'm just too scared to go under the knife. I don't exercise much cuz there's not a lot that I can do right now other than walk do water fitness class twice a week. I'm a former Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers (reaching goal as a preteen or teen - can't hardly remember that far back) and I'm currently in a TOPS group. I need that group support for accountability as I don't believe much in will-power anymore. I'm not a fan of veggies and fruit - which I'm trying to change. I can use all the motivation and prayers your can send my weigh (lol).
1/2 inch from chest
1/2 inch from upper arms
1/2 inch from thighs
I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich this morning... AND a big ole banana...WAY too much sugar, I think I'm on a sugar high... NOT good!! :)
I got compliments from a co-worker who lives in my neighborhood while out walking last night!!
Just enjoy yourself as much as you can too.
Blessings,
Debbie
You are doing a great job. Your daily exercising, is a big step.
You should be so proud of the committment you made and have stayed with.
You are probably building muscle with the workouts and might not see the scale move, but I bet you notice it in your clothes.
You are a inspiration to many, keep up the great work.
Your new friends, think you are doing GREAT !!!!
Blessings,
Debbie
I am worried about Weighing in on Tuesday too. My eating this weekend has been terrible. I am an emotional eater and because I have chronic nerve pain, I eat because of the pain.
We will do this, one day at a time, one meal.
The group will help get you and all of us through the good and bad times.
Just keep emailing and we will be the motivation and support you need.
You do the same for us too.
This is a life journey and there will be times, that we don't do as good as we should. But we are human and not perfect, its okay.
We have to forgive ourselves and remember our next meal is a new beginning.
One day at a time. We can do it... And together we will !!!!!
Thank you for the comment and for being a big part of our thread.
I think we all can use the help of people who understand our journey with weight.
Everyone has different lives, different ideas, but some might work for some of us, some may not. But the encouragement along the way, just might help us reach our goal.
I am not a big vegetable eater too, so I am also learning to try different ones and eat more of them. I love my sweets, that is what I miss the most.
I am hoping in time, that I won't craze them so much. Right now, I still do.
Enjoy the day and keep going. You are doing great.
Blessings,
Debbie
You should be very proud of yourself.
I agree with what Jill said to have one free day each week, and just enjoy something you really really want. Then our weight loss journey doesn't seem so much like a diet, but living a healthy lifestyle. I also think you are suppose to take a day off from exercising unless its just walking. But once you get into more toning, you are not suppose to workout every day, your body needs a break.
You should be very proud of yourself.
And yes, you can do anything we set our mind too.
One day at a time, one meal at a time.
Blessings, Debbie
Friday I could have nachos, ribs, wings... whatever I wanted. I'd read somewhere that you can't eat enough in one day to mess up the other six good days (as long as they're good days!)
I loved having my nachos SO much that I was extra careful all week. As time passed, I found that on Fridays I actully didn't WANT as much fatty food... my tolerance for it had gone down.
SO... go have that pizza, girl. Enjoy yourself. YOu deserve it.