NOW is the time to do this !!

I turned 45 in Feb.  I am severely overweight and keep getting worse day by day.  I work both a full time and part time job as a nurse,  my life is full of stress and I eat my way through all my emotional problems.  I am shocked to say I am over 300lbs.  I denied it, I lied to myself about it,  I convinced my self as a diabetic it wasn't my fault, then I blamed it on my thyroid.  Been on all the correct meds for over  a year and guess what STILL GAINING !   When the lady at McDonald's drive through started calling me by name I had a wake up call. I know sounds ludicrous to say THAT was what shocked me into action.  A perfect stranger calling me by name got me looking at myself.  My daughter is getting married in July 2011.  I want to be able to wear a pretty dress to her wedding and be able to dance without pain or short of breath.  If anyone reads this please help me stay positive and on the right track.  I love my family and husband but sometimes they love me too much.  They tell me I am perfect the way I am.  I don't feel perfect I feel terrible. I have decided NOW is the time to do this !!!!  Wish me luck.  PS worried that I will fail again.

Hi 1busyma,

First off I want to say thank  you for helping people in their time of need.  It takes a great person to put others before them.

Don't worry if you fail.  If you mess up one day then the next day get right back on track.  Last Friday, I ate about 2,500 calories, i think and I was dissappointed in myself.  Then the next day I started back on my diet like Friday didn't even happen.

I know that I will mess up or fail every once in a while.  There are good and bad days.  Its what you decide to do on the bad days that count.  If you mess up don't let it get you down. 

You can do this because you deserve it! 

Good Luck!  Let me know how you are doing!

tgeving

You did it. You were brave enough to post here. Congrats. One teeny step at a time.  Seems like yesterday when I heard a neighborhood kid comment that he'd never seen such a huge rear- mine.  Ghastly.  And yes, just cause you weren't perfect on Tuesday doesn't mean you can't do better on Wednesday.  Your work is a helping profession- its time to nurture the all important YOU.  What kind thing can you do for you today?  Every day I struggle with my addiction to sugar and fat.  What substitutions can you make when you eat?  What would you do with the money spent on fast food if you didn't spend  it on fast food?   Thanks for posting.  You keep folks like me a bit cleaner.  I've lost weight since I joined this site.  I need to still get rid of at least 20 more pounds. Probably more- my back and joints would sure be delighted if I did.  I have spent way too much of my life weighing over 200 pounds.  Take care.  You are not alone.  I'll be thinking about you today. 

Good afternoon 1busyma!  Wow...the passion you're feeling right now about changing your lifestyle is incredibly evident through your post.  I would use this passion you're feeling right now and like you said...START NOW!  I've been at this for about 2 months...this time.  Like you I was worried that I would fail.  But it's not about failing.  It's about even if you do slip, even if you do fall, you pick yourself up as soon as you can and keep on going.  I hope you find the CC community and tools as helpful as I have.  Keep us updated on your progress, and of course, use the forums/blog area if you have any questions (I find them super helpful, most of the time I don't even have to post a question because it's already been asked and answered!).  And take joy and pride in the small success along your journey!

GOOD LUCK!

YAY! You sounds so READY and EXCITED!  That's so great!  It is so tough to start getting healthy.  Congratulations on your strong beginning.

I remember thinking a few months ago that if I had continued swimming and running at the pace I had started in September of 08, I would be strong, thin, and totally fit already.  That was my wake-up call.  I keep that thought in my head all the time.

If I stop, I'm just going to have to start again, and I will have to wait that much longer for my results.  If I continue now, it will feel good when I reach my goals and realize that I don't have to wait anymore and that all that time I spent on living healthier really paid off!  I can't wait until that day!