I want to thank everyone for the welcome...I am new to all this, in fact not sure of how this works etc. I felt such support...I have been struggling forever with weight all my life. I've tried every diet, even had intestial bypass surgery years ago only to have it reversed and have the gastric bypass which didn't work. The intestial bypass did, I lost over 100 pounds, but after having it reversed and the gastric bypass...didn't lose, but started gaining... But I did have about a year of feeling almost normal. Now today here I am with it all back plus....It just seems so hopeless. My big problem is I have an all or nothing thinking...everything needs to be perfect....which I'm not. I'm just tired off going down every avenue looking for what might be the answer....The good news is I haven't given up and even though it's not perfect I have been writing in Kathleen's 52 week planning book. Yes, Kathleen I did meet you when you were at the Applefest in the Finger Lakes, Geneva...You are so inspiring, friendly...I only wish I had more time to chat with you!! I'm sure you've heard that before....I like your reward system... Thank you everyone for your heartfelt support...I hope I'm doing this correct and figure more of it out...All I know is I was so surprised and happy to see messages... Have a great day...CFC
I can't HEAR you I hope you're off to a great start. I'm so glad you're on the site. It's the greatest resource in the world. Okay, I'm partial but I've never met a kinder, more devoted or more generous group of people in my life. I'm proud to be part of the community What are you up to?
By golly, I think we are sisters. I had an all or nothing form of thinking, if I didn't do the "diet" thing perfectly, it was over, forget it. I was the one person in the world meant to be fat. I have 75+ pounds to loose. I have lost over 40 thus far. Most of it is because of this site, when I loose sight of my ultimate goal that of a healthy life...these people bring me back and help me realize that we are all imperfect in our desires to be perfect.
Let me give you one start, you've probably already heard...pick one thing in your life to change today or tomorrow...it's 6:00 p.m. here in South Dakota. Just one small thing, baby steps so to speak. Maybe it's eating breakfast...walking around the block....drinking three glasses of water...whatever floats your boat and then do it. Do it again on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It's in doing the little things that great things happen.
We are so glad you are here! AND you've had a chance to meet and talk to KD...do you know how jealous I truly am? WOW!
Cathy J
It's never too late to get it right.
Posts: 3473 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
Welcome to our little family. We take good care of eachother here. We are all pulling for you and know that you won't be disappointed here, so stop by every day.
Posts: 1381 | Location: West Florida | Registered: March 12, 2004
Like the rest Welcome and I have to say you picked a GREAT site . Not only is KD wonderful and all . But everyone here has great advice and really are true motivators when things don't go your way.
So once again welcome!
ttfn Patty
*Summer 7 Challenge Goals*: At least 45 minutes or more of exercise daily Get my water intake in journal stay motivated *If I splurge make ammends by exercisng more. *Eat smaller portions *NO LATE MUNCHING AFTER 10PM. My Hubby's idea
Posts: 230 | Location: poland springs, me,usa | Registered: March 13, 2004
There really isn't a wrong way to do it around here...you just post what you feel and what support you need and you're doing fine!
This board is not only an incredible support system but a great information source. Please feel free to ask any questions you have about eating or cooking or meal planning or exercise. Someone here will have an answer, or can point you to a website or book that will help answer the question.
Best of luck! Sheri
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7336 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Originally posted by CFC: My big problem is I have an all or nothing thinking...everything needs to be perfect....which I'm not.
I know that a LOT of us can identify with that.
Making baby step changes and little do-able week long goals and challenges REALLY help with the "All or Nothing" thing. Make a goal to do something for 5 days or a week... or even a weekend... or a change at lunch. And evenutally all of the little changes add up and become good habits. (Although, giving up my fast food habit was HARD somedays. And somedays I was "white knuckling" it past the drive thru, but it did get easier!)
Oh, and HI and welcome!!!!
Denise
Posts: 8722 | Location: Silicon Valley, CA | Registered: March 17, 2004
I hope you're off to a great start. I'm so glad you're on the site. It's the greatest resource in the world. Okay, I'm partial but I've never met a kinder, more devoted or more generous group of people in my life. I'm proud to be part of the community 
Welcome to our little family. We take good care of eachother here. We are all pulling for you and know that you won't be disappointed here, so stop by every day.
