On May 9, 3:02 am, Lisa wrote:
wrote:
What I found I needed was structure. I need public weigh ins etc. I
try totally on my own, I get discouraged, throw in the towel. When I'm
on a program that is structured and involves other people (whether
meetings, a clinic, a group), I am much more likely to stick to it.

I've discovered I need that too. Structure and some sense of
accountability. My family pretty much accepts me for what I am. They
don't like the fact that I'm overweight for health reasons but they
don't criticize.

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Lisa- the one thing you aren't is alone in your struggle- that's for
darn sure. And you aren't alone in re-dieting either. 5 years ago I
struggled down to what felt like my ideal weight- one baby and 5 years
later I am heavier than ever. I am sitting at about one hundred to
lose. But we got to scrape, and rip through the guilt and the shame
and realize, it sucks, but we have to do it all over again. Maybe
next time we can keep it off.
You are not alone- don't ever feel alone or hopeless. Where there is
life, there is hope.
lissa