Wednesday, February 24, 2010

I've Got to Do Something!

Hello all you blogger friends - if any of you are out there anymore. :) I did not disappear from the face of the earth, though it may have seemed like it. I have been very busy gaining back almost all that I lost last year. It has been so discouraging. I know that many of you struggle with weight issues as well, and I am sure you know the old story...."taking a break" from stepping on the scale or from carefully watching what you eat turns into a 6 month or 10 month hiatus that results in finding many pounds that were lost.

Sigh. Well, I at least have started blogging again. I do feel that is the first step to making it back into positive territory. I know I need to do something to change my eating habits, but don't want to do the same thing I have in the past. I feel like I need something new and exciting to motivate me. I know what I need to do to lose weight, I just don't feel like doing all the food prep every day and counting calories again. It gets so old.

My fitness counselor friend called me the other day. He thought I should try Medifast, and thinks it is a great program. I looked at it, and I agree it looks good. But I honestly have to say that I don't think I can afford what it would cost me to do it. Though I may not eat the right things, I do not spend a lot of money on food. Since it is just myself and my 7 year old son, I can make one cooked meal last for several dinners and lunches. I just don't have the extra money to spend on shakes and supplemental meals at this time. I wish I did. So instead, I am going to ease back into this by just writing down everything I am eating each day. That should help, and tomorrow I am going to decide how I am going to jump back on this health bandwagon, and super glue myself to the wagon seat!

4 comments:

  1. Glad to see that you're back! Have you ever tried Weight Watchers? You're counting points instead of calories. The best way to go is a natural way so you can learn to eat healthily and be able to sustain your weight loss. Maybe try new exercises to motivate you. Good luck!

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  2. Hi Sue! So happy to see you back in the blogosphere!!

    I've been doing not so good myself the last 6 months. I've gotten lazy and complacent. *sigh*

    Been back 'on the wagon' for about a week now. I'll scoot over and make room for you next to me, okay? ;)

    Now let's get back to doing what we know we need to do!

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  3. We all tend to isolate when things aren't going well. I'm so glad you're posting again. I know that my blog accountability is a big factor in my journey.

    Hugs,
    Mary

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