Okay, who here was with me the first time I lost 50 pounds? Hey, good to see you…For those who weren’t, why not check out my posts on weight loss? At one time I had a lot to say on that topic…in fact, that’s how my blog originally got its title.
So…here’s the thing. Basically, my life has been shit for the last six months. My mom’s battle with cancer has been very difficult, I’ve been consumed with coping with my older daughter’s behaviour and we’re only now finally getting a handle on what the issue is, after many assessments and hours in the offices of various professionals. And then there’s my marriage. Well, all this would put a strain on any marriage, and mine’s not been an exception. To put it simply: things have been very tough. There have been days where I really didn’t see how I could cope with any of it for one second longer.
So I turned to my old friend: food. And she did what old friends do best. She made me feel a lot better (for a little while, anyway). But guess what? That bitch turned on me and now I find myself very nearly back where I began, all those years (and pounds) ago. I’m topping out at nearly 200 pounds here, after having made it down to the 150s, and even after having maintained a svelte 165 for many, many months.
So. Where to from here? Well, duh: down again please! I’m going public with my weight in the hopes that sharing my story will a) make me accountable for sticking with a weight-loss plan and b) help others who are in the same boat. I know how incredibly bolstering and supportive it can be just knowing that other people are there with you, dealing with the same challenges, suffering the same kind of weak moments.
So, whaddya say? Are you with me? Let me know if you’ve got some excess poundage you’d like to shed, or even if you’re happy with your size, just jump in and share some encouragement. I could sure use it!
Kath, I admire your honesty….I too have the same struggle and I tend to go up and down like a yo yo and its all triggered by emotional stress! When I gain I don’t even want to go out…I just want to hide. Recently I have decided to get back onto the bandwagon so I am with you!! You can do it….
Remember in our arrogance we said “How did we ever let that happen? We will NEVER be that way again.” Guess what? Yeah…
OMG I could have written this… some of the details very a bit but we are living similar lives. I was doing great till my Moms cancer hit. I had South Beached my way down to 147 pounds. I’m back up to 187 now… okay 188 after I ate that pint of Ben and Jerrys If I had 1000 flavors ice cream Tuesday night. (I clearly need help. WHY do I do that!)
I went clothes shopping today and it was NOT fun.
I so need some encouragement… You have no idea… well actually You probably do.
Kath, I totally understand your need to eat when you are stressed. My stress levels are quite low right now, and still I cannot control my eating. I am lacking self discipline in so many areas of my life. My goals are 10 pounds lost and exercise at least 3x per week. There, I have said it out loud, maybe now I will stick to it!
My thoughts are with you, my friend.
I’m usually an emotional eater too, Kath. So, even though I don’t know what you are going through (even though I’m here for you, love!) I know how good the comfort food makes me feel going in, and how bad it can make you feel watching the pounds go up.
I’d love to hold your hand through this. Iand ‘d love to lose some weight too.