[LuckyStars]

Well, I took the step of signing in, and making it through ONE good day. It's a start! I'm a stressed out mom of 2 (plus a new foster baby age 2) that has a very nasty habit of binge eating!

I'm 5' 10" and have eaten my way to 194 pounds. My ideal weight (that I will feel strong and healthy at) is 150#.

Goals:
Get a healthy lifestyle established (I've been down this diet road too many times)
How? Focus on longevity, feeling good, and setting a proper example to my children

Ultimately lose 45 pounds and build muscle and endurance

Feel confident and proud of my body--stop hiding it!!

Get involved again in PLAY--sports with my kids, local leagues, etc

I'm expecting my Phentermine to arrive tommorrow (I need some help with the binge eating/appetite control). I'm not a big water drinker, but in reading everyone's posts, I see it is not an option...ha. My trick to hit the 100 oz is to use my 25 oz water bottle, and put 4 rubber bands on it. Once it's empty, I move the bands one by one to my wrist, and thus have a tactical reminder of my progress throughout the day. (did this before, and it works).

Anyway, thanks already to everyone's candor and willingness to share their trials and triumphs...it's already been a huge inspiration and a kick in the tootie that I was looking for. Ironically, it was 2 years ago today (didn't know that until I hunted up an old journal of mine) that I first wanted to get serious about my health...since then, I've lost and regained anywhere from 10-25 pounds repeatedly. UGH. Talk about depressing!! Anyway, I needed to get my goal "PUBLIC" and force myself to be held accountable. I tend to do well for short term, and then in moments of high stress (normal for me with job, life, etc) I BLOW IT.

Thanks for the opportunity to talk, struggle, and feel normal in a safe environment! Here's to another day tommorrow!

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[amandads]

Welcome LuckyStars! Nice to have you in our little journal town! Wow, that sounds stupid...lol...oh well...welcome anyway! You will love this place I"m sure. Trust me, we will give you plenty of support and motivation. Sounds like you have a good plan so far. And yes the water is a must! I hated water before starting the Phentermine, and now I can't get enough of the stuff. It's the only thing I drink anymore. The Phentermine will make you VERY thirsty!
Good luck with your weight loss journey, and we are ALL here if you need us for anything!
Have a great day!
-Amanda

[kimberpc]

Welcome to our little world LuckyStars!! I believe in the whole public thing helps us do better... having an audience that you have to perform for kinda... it's cool though! Drink your water... exercise.... eat good foods... you'll do great You have a 2 year old foster baby that binge eats?? I never knew babies did that.. and I have 3 kids. lol I hope you can help yourself get over the eating problems as well as the 2 year old..... Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey!!!

[dreamy039]

Welcome LuckyStar
Im sure you will do great. This is a great place to get support, motivation, and just to have friends to talk to. On the drinking
water think.... what i started doing in right when i get up i drink
a bottle of water and that gets at least 2 cups or more out of the
way. And taking the phentermine really makes your mouth dry
so that will help thur the day. Wishing you lots of luck......
Hope you have a great day.....Dreamy :grin: