[schmuzie]

Up until now, I hadn't started a weight loss journal, as I was a little bit afraid this would be just like all the other times in my life that I've tried to lose weight and failed. For some reason I have trouble getting past the 20 pound mark. A little over a year ago I joined Weight Watchers and was doing really great, feeling good, losing weight, getting healthier....and the day I got my 20 pound star - something changed. I completely lost my motivation. It was like letting air out of a balloon or something. No matter how hard I tried, I was no longer motivated to follow the point system, write things down, etc. It was like I was self-sabotaging. That same thing has happened in the past, more than once. It's like I feel like I'm never going to lose more than 20 pounds, so when I hit that mark, I stop. What the hell?? I know that makes no sense - but that has been my pattern.

But now, FINALLY - I think I have broken that pattern. I have now lost 25 pounds and I feel like I'm just going to keep losing and keep losing. This is the first time that I have ever bought a gym membership and incorperated exercise into the mix - what a novel idea! Seriously, it's like someone turned on a lightbulb to a whole new world for me. I get up and go to the gym at 5:30 every morning; and I actually LIKE it. Who'd a thought??? I now get irritated with people who whine about wanting to lose weight but don't want to exercise. I sure never thought that would be me.

Anyway, now that I've rambled way more than I had planned to - this is the beginning of my journaling. I'm hoping to continue. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site, as you have all been such an inspiration to me. Good luck to you on your own personal journey.

[ladomini23]

WAY TO GO!!! im glad u are motivated, this medicine is like the miracle people like us have been waiting for because i too was one of those that would lose some weight and for some readon give up and gain all the weight back if not 3 times as much but keep up the good work and i will too!! We deserve this!!!

[spice2621]

Hi there! Well I am glad you started a journal also. We are all here support and to cheer each other on. Have a great wekend and keep us updated with you progress. Take care!

[sahmof4]

My Avatar not me, I just like her better then how I looked.lol Way to go on starting your journal. I can't tell you how many times I've lost weight and gained it back. This time will be different as susan says make this your last diet. We will all be here to cheer you along. It's great to have you aboard !!!! I look forwrd in following your progress.

ttyl c.c.

[sahmof4]

Wow !!!! Congrat's on the 25 lbs !!!