BluiizCA
Mon, Jul-26-10, 00:33
I was an active member from late '06 to early '07. I did very well on Atkins and lost over 60 lbs. I remember how good that felt and, more importantly, how good I felt about myself.
So here I am three years later after a string of bad relationships, difficult relationships with my two adult children, and empty-nesting alone. I've realized that the amount of time I spend on myself is directly related to how well my relationships in life are going.
I tried to get back on the wagon a year ago. It was way more difficult the second time. Weight loss was much slower and I became discouraged easily. I had some success but then got back into another bad relationship and fell off the wagon again.
Last month, I got myself into therapy. This month, I'm re-committing not only to this WOL, but to putting myself first. I do believe I understand now why I struggled with a commitment to taking care of myself. I plan to stay in therapy and I plan to continue to take care of ME for a change!
I will see my doctor next week and have prepared myself for not-so-lovely bloodwork (lipid and glucose). It's time to dig in and not lose sight of why I MUST do this.
So I'm waving high to all the new people here, and if any of you folks have been around as long as I have, I'm glad to be back! I started back on induction 7/22/10 and, as of today, I've lost 7 lbs.
I'm looking forward to the encouragement this group is so wonderful at providing and hope I can return the favor as I embark on this healthy lifestyle once again.
So here I am three years later after a string of bad relationships, difficult relationships with my two adult children, and empty-nesting alone. I've realized that the amount of time I spend on myself is directly related to how well my relationships in life are going.
I tried to get back on the wagon a year ago. It was way more difficult the second time. Weight loss was much slower and I became discouraged easily. I had some success but then got back into another bad relationship and fell off the wagon again.
Last month, I got myself into therapy. This month, I'm re-committing not only to this WOL, but to putting myself first. I do believe I understand now why I struggled with a commitment to taking care of myself. I plan to stay in therapy and I plan to continue to take care of ME for a change!
I will see my doctor next week and have prepared myself for not-so-lovely bloodwork (lipid and glucose). It's time to dig in and not lose sight of why I MUST do this.
So I'm waving high to all the new people here, and if any of you folks have been around as long as I have, I'm glad to be back! I started back on induction 7/22/10 and, as of today, I've lost 7 lbs.
I'm looking forward to the encouragement this group is so wonderful at providing and hope I can return the favor as I embark on this healthy lifestyle once again.