The weight-loss thing
I know that I’ve done this before — the weightloss thing. But it’s just difficult to stay motivated towards my health with so much going on around me. I used to be at a place in my life where money was no object, where I was able to do the things I wanted to do, when I wanted to do them — and that included joining WW and sticking to it.. or NutriSystem, or even Jenny Craig. I did really well in all of those programs, but it seems that right now, with money tight — and having been tight for the past 5 years, I’m just happy to be able to enjoy the sun when it’s out, the friends when they’re around, and my family when I’m home. I know I should make my health a priority, and I understand that without it, I really have nothing. But, I struggle every day to pay attention to my health — something that I really should be doing!
So what do I do about it? Debbie has been a silent motivator. She is a dear friend and is training to run in her first 5K. She has turned me on to the gym – CardioGirl - and has introduced me to Sparkpeople. She doesn’t overwhelm me, but rather silently and frequently reminds me that it’s time to take care of myself. Thank you Debbie — I can’t promise you much, but I can promise you that I will try. Oh and that there will be wine 
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Yeah wine! I got your back woman, and your butt and arms and legs
We are going to be fit women at some point! I am going to Cardiogirl tomorrow morning if you are interested (I am FORCING myself to go in the morning). I need a schedule switch so I can be lazy at night!
I need to do that as well! So far I’ve got weight training down, lifting wine, beer and barrels. But come next month, time will be available once again and I’m SOOOO going to make sure that I get to Cardiogirl first thing when i wake up! What time do you go?
It is a daily battle that I struggle with as a person who has lost 60lbs I can tell you that I still fight the fight everyday!! If cardio girl does not fit for you try VO2 it is amazing -
We have to remind ourselves everyday that food can not and will not replace what we are missing in our lives. Yes it makes us feel happy while we eat and for a few hours after wards, but then you are right back to feeling that missing “thing” as well as upset for being even farther away from your goal or where you started.
We need to fill our lives with activity and surround ourselves with good people. Positive people. People who don’t leech off of us and drain from us our strength.
Claudia, You have so much! Remind yourself this everytime you have a struggle with your weight. No that you are not alone. We are not meant to be perfect but to love who we are and who others are despite what we look all like.
Good Luck to us all!
thank you for the kind words