Isabella
08-16-2004, 09:56 AM
Hello Wenches! ;)
Alrighty, I have decided before Winter sets in, that it's time I get my butt off the couch. I'm very very tired of being over weight. I've been over weight since I was a little girl, and it's time now I take it seriously and get my butt in gear.
I want to loose a lot of weight, but I have great difficulty sticking to it. I need moral support of those who are really motivated, or are like me looking to be helped to stay motivated. I have lost 10 and 20 lbs before only to gain it back because of some digestion issues that are finally being worked out with my doctor. I told him my need for a support group and he suggested that I approach other women that I either know or interact with. I thought IWG might be able to comply with that.
I've already changed my eatting habits segnifigantly with all my digestion issues over the past two years. I drink water like a fish, cut out certain foods to once a week, but my motivation is getting my butt off the couch. I have a hard time wanting to excersise. I have a HealthMaster stationary bike I got for five bucks at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift store, that I have started today riding, but I want to also introduce cardio-yoga and a few other things (i.e. bellydancing again) back into my life to keep my interest peeked.
Is anyone having the same delema? Are you needing moral support, but kinda feel like hubby/boyfriend/SO isn't giving you the support you need? Without sounding like a bad infomerical, why not have all of us start an email circle for those that are trying to loose weight, for support and peep talks. I know I could seriously need ladies who could do that for me. I also need someone to kick my butt when I don't want to kick my own, and basically do simple things like once a week (did you weight in?) sort of info.
I can do a message board on my website that could allow us to post in private if you need a place to vent out frustrations privately....if you think you might want to join up to beat the flab with me, let me know, cause I'd love a partner in crime to help me shead all this extra weight I'm toating around.
I'm ready to change myself, because I'm tierd of shopping and not finding clothing that fits, or fits ill. Or spending 45.00 on a pair of jeans from a "speicalty" shop, because they are the only ones who make a 28 that fits! To be completely truthful, part of why I stopped participating at faire, is because it's uncomfterable for me to wear a bodice, because of my digestion issues, but also because I feel bad about myself. I am as therapy, forcing myself to make a new bodice and go this year, so that I can say "What he heck were you scare of?"
I still have to go through a few more tests before doing a fitting, because the doctor is afraid I might have a hyadal hurnia (where your stummock comes up through your diaphram) which would require surgery, BUT i'd feel so much better!
If you can relate to what I'm saying, post a message or PM me, or email me. I'd love to hear from you and offer you the support that you need, and in return gain some support.
Thanks for reading my long dang post!
Isabella
P.S. Hubby found out he has Hypothyroidism, and now with the help of his meds he is sheading his weight so fast, that I'm discouraged...but I am glad for him because he finally feel good again. That's probably also someting else that made me feel I needed more moral support, him looking his weight, but me having so many issues with mine not coming off!!
Alrighty, I have decided before Winter sets in, that it's time I get my butt off the couch. I'm very very tired of being over weight. I've been over weight since I was a little girl, and it's time now I take it seriously and get my butt in gear.
I want to loose a lot of weight, but I have great difficulty sticking to it. I need moral support of those who are really motivated, or are like me looking to be helped to stay motivated. I have lost 10 and 20 lbs before only to gain it back because of some digestion issues that are finally being worked out with my doctor. I told him my need for a support group and he suggested that I approach other women that I either know or interact with. I thought IWG might be able to comply with that.
I've already changed my eatting habits segnifigantly with all my digestion issues over the past two years. I drink water like a fish, cut out certain foods to once a week, but my motivation is getting my butt off the couch. I have a hard time wanting to excersise. I have a HealthMaster stationary bike I got for five bucks at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift store, that I have started today riding, but I want to also introduce cardio-yoga and a few other things (i.e. bellydancing again) back into my life to keep my interest peeked.
Is anyone having the same delema? Are you needing moral support, but kinda feel like hubby/boyfriend/SO isn't giving you the support you need? Without sounding like a bad infomerical, why not have all of us start an email circle for those that are trying to loose weight, for support and peep talks. I know I could seriously need ladies who could do that for me. I also need someone to kick my butt when I don't want to kick my own, and basically do simple things like once a week (did you weight in?) sort of info.
I can do a message board on my website that could allow us to post in private if you need a place to vent out frustrations privately....if you think you might want to join up to beat the flab with me, let me know, cause I'd love a partner in crime to help me shead all this extra weight I'm toating around.
I'm ready to change myself, because I'm tierd of shopping and not finding clothing that fits, or fits ill. Or spending 45.00 on a pair of jeans from a "speicalty" shop, because they are the only ones who make a 28 that fits! To be completely truthful, part of why I stopped participating at faire, is because it's uncomfterable for me to wear a bodice, because of my digestion issues, but also because I feel bad about myself. I am as therapy, forcing myself to make a new bodice and go this year, so that I can say "What he heck were you scare of?"
I still have to go through a few more tests before doing a fitting, because the doctor is afraid I might have a hyadal hurnia (where your stummock comes up through your diaphram) which would require surgery, BUT i'd feel so much better!
If you can relate to what I'm saying, post a message or PM me, or email me. I'd love to hear from you and offer you the support that you need, and in return gain some support.
Thanks for reading my long dang post!
Isabella
P.S. Hubby found out he has Hypothyroidism, and now with the help of his meds he is sheading his weight so fast, that I'm discouraged...but I am glad for him because he finally feel good again. That's probably also someting else that made me feel I needed more moral support, him looking his weight, but me having so many issues with mine not coming off!!