Coming out of the closet

Well, I haven't posted my numbers here for a good while. The main
reason for this is that I've been yo-yoing to such an extent that it
would start to look a bit silly. It doesn't mean I haven't been
weighing myself and keeping track of my weight.

Suddenly, in mid January, I was hit by the motivation that told me I
was ready for the longer journey again. When this happens, the
motivation can be so strong it can last for months on end, so here's
hoping.

Since 14th January I have stuck to my WOE with very little effort and
this morning have been rewarded with a 9 lb loss in 2 1/2 weeks.
So now I've decided to post my numbers. I suppose I should be happy
that I've still held on to 49 of the lost pounds, but 50 would have
been a nicer number to post!

Just for the record, brief recent history (snipping the previous 38
years of yo-yo history) is that I recommitted to my WOE in March 2002
at 233 lbs, and by around October 2002 was down to 164. Then, as
always happens eventually, I lost my way, went off my WOE, and since
then I've only been able to stay on track for shorter periods, which
means during that time I've regained the last 20+ pounds and lost
them again twice over, not to mention the other smaller losses and
gains in between.

The good side is that I'm not starting from square one, and haven't
quite grown out of all my "smaller" clothes, spring is coming, and I
feel full of determination.

janice
233/184/133

Subject: Coming out of the closet
From: (janice)
Date: 01/02/2004 17:18 GMT Standard Time
Message-id:

Well, I haven't posted my numbers here for a good while. The main
reason for this is that I've been yo-yoing to such an extent that it
would start to look a bit silly. It doesn't mean I haven't been
weighing myself and keeping track of my weight.

Suddenly, in mid January, I was hit by the motivation that told me I
was ready for the longer journey again. When this happens, the
motivation can be so strong it can last for months on end, so here's
hoping.

Since 14th January I have stuck to my WOE with very little effort and
this morning have been rewarded with a 9 lb loss in 2 1/2 weeks.
So now I've decided to post my numbers. I suppose I should be happy
that I've still held on to 49 of the lost pounds, but 50 would have
been a nicer number to post!

Just for the record, brief recent history (snipping the previous 38
years of yo-yo history) is that I recommitted to my WOE in March 2002
at 233 lbs, and by around October 2002 was down to 164. Then, as
always happens eventually, I lost my way, went off my WOE, and since
then I've only been able to stay on track for shorter periods, which
means during that time I've regained the last 20+ pounds and lost
them again twice over, not to mention the other smaller losses and
gains in between.

The good side is that I'm not starting from square one, and haven't
quite grown out of all my "smaller" clothes, spring is coming, and I
feel full of determination.

janice
233/184/133


Yay Janice

Glad to see you feeling you can stay with it again. Keep up the good work.

Regards

Cellach

"janice" wrote in message
...
Well, I haven't posted my numbers here for a good while. The main
reason for this is that I've been yo-yoing to such an extent that it
would start to look a bit silly. It doesn't mean I haven't been
weighing myself and keeping track of my weight.

Suddenly, in mid January, I was hit by the motivation that told me I
was ready for the longer journey again. When this happens, the
motivation can be so strong it can last for months on end, so here's
hoping.

Since 14th January I have stuck to my WOE with very little effort and
this morning have been rewarded with a 9 lb loss in 2 1/2 weeks.
So now I've decided to post my numbers. I suppose I should be happy
that I've still held on to 49 of the lost pounds, but 50 would have
been a nicer number to post!

Just for the record, brief recent history (snipping the previous 38
years of yo-yo history) is that I recommitted to my WOE in March 2002
at 233 lbs, and by around October 2002 was down to 164. Then, as
always happens eventually, I lost my way, went off my WOE, and since
then I've only been able to stay on track for shorter periods, which
means during that time I've regained the last 20+ pounds and lost
them again twice over, not to mention the other smaller losses and
gains in between.

The good side is that I'm not starting from square one, and haven't
quite grown out of all my "smaller" clothes, spring is coming, and I
feel full of determination.

janice
233/184/133

The most important words I see in your post are recommitted and
determination. The journey to goal may not be easy but with this attitude
you'll make it. Glad to see you back on track!!

Just remember you're not alone in this struggle to remain on track.

Beverly

Janice, First I'll say "I know how you feel" and I'm glad you are back
to posting numbers! I'm just back too and almost the same as you. You
turned around BEFORE it got away from you and that is what matters! It
means you are STRONGER and taking good control.
Keep close ,'ll keep watching for you. It helps to see others with the
struggle!!

WE WILL DO THIS, Janice!!!!!

HUGS

glo

On 01 Feb 2004 17:26:31 GMT, pamgone (Cellach) wrote:


The good side is that I'm not starting from square one, and haven't
quite grown out of all my "smaller" clothes, spring is coming, and I
feel full of determination.

janice
233/184/133


Yay Janice

Glad to see you feeling you can stay with it again. Keep up the good work.

Regards

Cellach

Thanks Cellach. You've become one of my role models here, so don't
let me down )
janice

On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 17:59:33 GMT, "Beverly"
wrote:

The most important words I see in your post are recommitted and
determination. The journey to goal may not be easy but with this attitude
you'll make it. Glad to see you back on track!!

Just remember you're not alone in this struggle to remain on track.

Beverly

Thanks for the encouragement Beverly - I'm glad you haven't given up
on me after all the time we've "known" each other here on asd
janice

Thanks glo. I know you understand this struggle as well as anyone
here. I look out for your posts, and it's nice to know you're looking
out for mine too.
I am still determined to get there in the end and I'm sure you will
too.
janice


On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 13:00:45 -0500 (EST), (Gloria)
wrote:

Janice, First I'll say "I know how you feel" and I'm glad you are back
to posting numbers! I'm just back too and almost the same as you. You
turned around BEFORE it got away from you and that is what matters! It
means you are STRONGER and taking good control.
Keep close ,'ll keep watching for you. It helps to see others with the
struggle!!

WE WILL DO THIS, Janice!!!!!

HUGS

glo

"janice" wrote in message
...

Since 14th January I have stuck to my WOE with very little effort and
this morning have been rewarded with a 9 lb loss in 2 1/2 weeks.
So now I've decided to post my numbers. I suppose I should be happy
that I've still held on to 49 of the lost pounds, but 50 would have
been a nicer number to post!

You should be happy. To put it another way, gee it could have only been 48
pounds and not 49, so why quibble over a single pound? You kept off quite a
bit of weight and that's a big step. Plenty of people gain everything back
and then some before getting back on board.

Just for the record, brief recent history (snipping the previous 38
years of yo-yo history) is that I recommitted to my WOE in March 2002
at 233 lbs, and by around October 2002 was down to 164. Then, as
always happens eventually, I lost my way, went off my WOE, and since
then I've only been able to stay on track for shorter periods, which
means during that time I've regained the last 20+ pounds and lost
them again twice over, not to mention the other smaller losses and
gains in between.

I still say 20 pounds is better than putting all of it back on. You aren't
complacent and just letting this stuff happen to you. Don't forget that
you're trying to change habits that were years and years in the making.

The good side is that I'm not starting from square one, and haven't
quite grown out of all my "smaller" clothes, spring is coming, and I
feel full of determination.

janice
233/184/133

The fact that you haven't let setbacks derail you entirely is a success that
you should give yourself credit for. Keep up the good work. We're all here
for you!

Jenn

"janice" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 17:59:33 GMT, "Beverly"
wrote:

The most important words I see in your post are recommitted and
determination. The journey to goal may not be easy but with this
attitude
you'll make it. Glad to see you back on track!!

Just remember you're not alone in this struggle to remain on track.

Beverly

Thanks for the encouragement Beverly - I'm glad you haven't given up
on me after all the time we've "known" each other here on asd
janice

I have the same struggle as you. Granted it may be on a slightly smaller
scale but it's the same struggle. Like you I've never gone back to my
all-time high weight but I've done the gain a few/lose a few trip several
times. I've lost my motivation several times but always come to my senses
and start again. If we keep chipping away at the weight I'm sure we can
make it!

Beverly

On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 12:42:03 -0600, "JMA" wrote:

Thank you Jenn, I value your support a lot
janice

The fact that you haven't let setbacks derail you entirely is a success that
you should give yourself credit for. Keep up the good work. We're all here
for you!

Jenn