Ok, i keep bouncing around, like so :bouncy: between slightly below 220 lbs, to in the low 220s. At the moment i'm a bit higher but we will see where i am on wednesday for my weigh in. I am tired of being in the 220s.

However i know i am staying there because of the choices i am making. I think subconsciously i'm afraid of becoming thinner. Although i like how i look, and i like who i am..i am certainly not close to being finished this weight loss journey yet. At the very least i need to be under 200lbs. I am still young and i haven't had any major health problems but i want to be at a safer weight so that health problems are less likely to impact my future, especially considering my family history.

I need to focus on eating properly, and eating less. I"m going to be aiming for around 2000 calories for awhile, which is low for me. That coupled with my exercise regime (which i'm not worried about keeping up with) should ensure i start to lose again. I feel like a broken record here, i know i have said this all before.

Sounds like you are ready to re-focus! I think both of us are stuck in a similar rut right now, huh? So let do it!!! (Before the Christmas goodies arrive, lol) :danceparty:

thanks nic, i agree, the time is now to refocus!

i was just looking back on the 'other forum' at my weigh in from this time last year (nov 1/06). Here is what i wrote:

Week 26:

I am happy to report that i lost.........

1.8 lbs this week!!!

Bringing my weight to 229.4 ...i finally broke that 230 barrier

It is somewhat disheartening that in a YEAR i have lost less then 10lbs. Yes, i know that it is great that i lost anything, that i didn't gain back what i had lost...and don't get me wrong, i'm quite proud of what i've done. I know my fitness level has increased alot in the past year, my body fat % has gone down, i have essentially eliminated soda from my diet for life (i can't imagine wanting to drink it anymore. only gingerale when i am sick).

However i would have liked to have done better! I think maybe i needed a long vacation from being stricter with diet but that is over now. I will still allow myself treats but not as many as i have been, and i'm going to keep things more under control. This is what i did before and it worked well.

:huggs: :wooohooo: Shy! I am so excited for you. You have always done wonderfully and know exactly what to do. It is just actually DOING IT that seems to be the hardest.

You have accomplished so much this past year and I am glad that you have acknowledged that and are proud as well.

Just think...when you decide to start maintaining you'll know exactly what to do. :huggs:

Go Shy! :cheer: :yourock:

hehe, yep i'm funny that way....i think i figured out the end (ie maintaining) before i figured out the process :lol: oh well- its good to know what to do once i
get there!

thank you jaxx! :danceparty: :huggs:

:bouncy: You GO girl!! :clap:

thanks!

today's update...i am feeling quite motivated still. I refused dessert and actually had no desire to have any. I'm quite curious to see what my weight is tommorow

Ooo...can't wait! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!

Im right there with you girl. I really haven't lost anything much in the past year either. I have been stuck just like you. It is also my choices but we can get back on track together! :cheer:

we definately can kat!

i just needed to get out of the denial phase! i kept feeling sorry in a sense for myself not losing while i was doing so much exercise but..exercise only does so much, food is also very important!

i am very proud of myself for resisting halloween chocolate yesterday. :D

I just thought, will i be happier eating it or being able to say i didn't eat it?

You know part of what helped me get back on track was honestly that desserts were becoming too much of a routine and not much of a treat. I am looking forward to them being a treat again when i have a piece of cake (or whatever) say once a wek or couple of weeks.

THought i'd check in here B)

Things are going really well. I didn't have to cut back to 2000...2200 is doing quite well which i am happy about. Really the important thing is that i am trying to eat much less at night and trying to get healthier snack in the morning...pretty simple change that seem to be working wonders! If i keep this and my exercise up i am pretty sure i'll be successful and reach my goal weight of 210lbs by dec 31/07 :wooohooo:

:wooohooo: That's :fantastic:

You go girl!!!

I'm cheering you on Shy!!! :cheer:

You can do it Shy!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

thank you so much jaxx, purrple, flowerfluff and terri!

:danceparty:

I just know your doing great, cause, well, YOU ARE GREAT! :bouncy: Hope your having a good day :huggs:

awww ty! :huggs: :huggs: :huggs: :yourock:

Shy, :yourock: and are such an inspirtation! YOU CAN DO IT :cheer:

So girl... how ya doing with your no chocolate goal?? :)

this may sound silly, but it is pretty hard for me :blush:

but i am doing it...second day chocolate free 8)

i'm going to start posting food diary again :)

Not silly at all!! We all have our weaknesses and I am proud of you being on day two chocolate free!! :clap:

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: