Ann M.

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I know what to do, just haven't stuck with doing it. I'm a closet competitive person, so love this idea!

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: unsweet beverages (water, tea)

Favorite Sinful Food: french fries

My Preferred Method of Exercise: anything outdoors

My Approach to Weight Loss: work towards healthy life, happy life!

My Diet Plan: Metabolic Effect - Menopause + Aftershock

Fitness/Exercise Apps: MyFitnessPal

Fitness Devices: Garmin Fenix2 for fitness

DietBet Winnings: $58.72

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-2.9% Since last weigh-in-5 lbs
0% 1-Month Change0 lbs
-4.9% Lifetime Change-8.6 lbs

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Re-framing body shame
by Ann - 09/10/2016 1:00PM

Every now and then a sentence or a phrase sticks in my brain and helps me change my life. In my 20s ... Read More ›

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Shari

What a great thought! I will keep it in mind. Thank you.
Here I go again....
by Ann - 09/07/2016 4:17PM

Always ok to start over, right?  So yet another fresh start, but I know if I want different results ... Read More ›

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Michelle D.

Woo hoo - - fresh starts, I love the heck out of 'em! And, I've had a bunch of 'em since 2012.I finally got my reality check after having my picture taken at 275 pounds standing next to my boss who is an average-sized woman about my age, height & build. Let's just say I was twice the woman she was and not in a good way! I should've been proud of my award, but I was too busy being mortified about my size and what I had intentionally done to my poor body one bite at a time. My initial goal was to lose 100 pounds in 12-18 months. But now, 44 months later, the scale tells me I'm down 71 lbs. I've had to work on my tendency to eat for emotional comfort. The most frustrating part of the journey was the year & a half I spent chasing the same 10 pounds up & down the scale. Why? What was my payoff for staying fat? Ironically, when you're heavy you may be big as a barn, but it makes you invisible. Especially to most men. It's a barrier and a safety shield from unwanted attention. Once I started dealing with my fear the weight loss started again. So don't despise the stops and starts on your journey, I've come to believe life has built them in for a reason we just need to explore why we get off track. For me it hasn't been as simple as exercise more, eat less. I've had to learn the proper care & feeding of my emotions too along the way. So celebrate what you did right yesterday, you exercised!!! You beat out like a bazillion people sitting on the couch with a bowl of ic

Shari

And we'll be here to support you in any way we can! Starting over is important.
True confession of a judger...
by Ann - 06/26/2016 9:19AM

I am struggling with something that feels shameful. I grew up in a family culture that judged appear... Read More ›

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lolita

Have you ever thought that maybe the problem is not your weight? Everyone in this world has positive and negative aspects in their life. The difference is which ones you concentrate on. We are all wishing to loose some weight, but if we indulge in thinking about it all day it will make us miserable.Stop thinking about the weight or the looks. Get up in the morning, look at the mirror and say-'' I am quite OK. I am great in so many ways. weight is only a temporary problem. life in its glory is ahead of me. I am going to seize the day!!!''And with that in mined give yourself a big kiss, smile and and love every minute of the rest of your life. Skinny or Fat I am sure you are lovely. Just think of that!!!!

LilyN

Great post, I can totally relate! I've looked through pictures of me from many pounds ago and can clearly remember believing that I was so fat. I'd be overjoyed to be at that old "fat" weight now! Maybe it's based in the negative, but I like to remember those feelings and compare it to what I know now, which is that if I wasn't really as fat as I thought I was then, maybe I'm not that fat today? I definitely have a body size delusion issue, so reminders like this can help. And, go buy new clothes!! I used to punish myself for not losing weight by struggling through life in crappy clothes that didn't fit right. I let a friend that is much bigger than me, but also way more stylish than me act as my personal shopper. You'd be amazed at how much better you'll feel about yourself when your clothes fit and you look good! It's a work in progress, but I do my best weight loss-wise when I'm being the most compassionate with myself.