i dont know who i have become.
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my head tells me that all i have to do is x-y-z and i will be beautiful again. but it is becoming quite apparent that its really not that easy. i have to do something, though, because... well, quite frankly, i am hating what i see when i look in the mirror. i realize how enormously unhealthy i am - emotionally and physically. and so... with this blog, i hope to make a change.
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i have decided that i will keep this journal for a year, during which i will lose 100 lbs. i dont know how "do-able" that is, but it is what i would like to do. i want to fit back into my size 14s at the minimum.
on the first of every month, i will post comparison pictures and stats (of course, tomorrow will just be that sad, sad starting pic.) i am thinking that if i am accountable to you, my dear audience, then maybe (just maybe!) things will be different this time...
Hey there! I found you via "Wet Feet" Happy Birthday Fellow Leo! I just turned 32 last Monday, I'm due in a month and after the baby is here, I'm hoping to lose 60-70lbs. I can completely relate to this post. Since the birth of my son three years ago I have been alternately angry and depressed over my appearance. I wish you the best of luck and a Happy Birthday!
Posted by: shannon | July 31, 2006 at 12:34 PM
*hugs* The first photos/stats/post are usually the hardest. And yet the support you can gain from others in similar situations is amazing. I met one of my best friends via a weightloss support group online. I'm here, sweetie, if you ever feel like talking about it or need support. And I'll probably be right here with you hoping for some of my own come 2007!
Posted by: Milenka | August 01, 2006 at 04:06 PM
Happy Birthday hon! And happy rebirth. I am walking this journey with you, so don't be afraid to ask for help!
Posted by: Kristina | August 01, 2006 at 07:29 PM
Come on over and join us at www.sparkpeople.com. It's a totally FREE support group for people wanting to lose weight. We're all ages, sizes, interests... lots and lots of free tools, easy to navigate and really fun, too. Hope to see you over there!
Posted by: The Necklace Lady | August 01, 2006 at 07:37 PM
I second SparkPeople! I'm there too.
Posted by: Kristina | August 02, 2006 at 07:40 AM