Will this time be different?

Posted on September 20, 2014

I have lost weight many times, then gone off the tracks and gained it all back and more. How do I ensure that this time is different? I need to make this fight public, and I need your help to get there.

I am tired of the weight, tired of the lack of respect from others, tired of the snickers from people who knew me when I was thin (yes, it actually has happened).

I need this for my health, but I also need this for me.

Heidi and Chris Powell say to own your weight, own what happened and make a promise to yourself for small things, one promise at a time.

I promise to journal every day. I promise to weigh every day to keep me accountable. And I promise to look towards my final goal weight as the finish line.

This time will be different.

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mustangjules

12/01/2014 7:18AM

This time is different !
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mustangjules

11/29/2014 9:01AM

I'm there 4u Nana !

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mustangjules

I weighed in today I will start tomorrow

Nana

Good luck!

Sherry S.

09/21/2014 12:23PM

You have the right attitude, Nana! Most of us relate and are dealing with the same issues so I encourage you to continue doing what you're doing and don't give up. I'm so tired of it, too, that I am so determined that this is the last time my weight goes back up! But be careful of weighing every day. The scales can do such mind tricks on us and our bodies fluctuate so much even when we're doing all the right things. That's why I strive now to only weigh once a week. I'll peek once in a while but try hard not to because it can work to derail you if you're not super strong in yourself which I guess I haven't been in the past. I wish you much success in your journey and total victory this time in making it happen!! :)

Jenny A.

09/20/2014 10:28AM

All the best! I guess most of us have been here before, gaining and loosing a lot of times. When I read about "hope syndrome" I started looking at my jurney differently with more comassion. It has helped me. Maby you can find it interesting. Here´s a link: http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic1063339.files/falsehopesofselfchange%20copy.pdf

Take care and we will do this together.

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Nana

Fascinating study. Thank you for sharing. The lesson is not to set unrealistic goals and that multiple attempts are to be expected. Thank you for posting the article. Slow and steady goes the journey. And I truly appreciate the encouragement.

50 Pound Monkey

09/20/2014 10:02AM

You can do it!! We'll cheer you on. I write a blog called www.50poundmonkey.com and it's helped me tremendously to put my struggles out there. If you choose not to write, go look for things to read, people to follow so you always know you're not alone. I've found DietBet is a great community of support. Write a blog here. You'll be surprised at the support you get. You can do this!

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Nana

Thank you. I appreciate the encouragement and the kind words. I am trying not to get upset with small ups and downs and look at the long-term goal. I will check out your blog!