Starting over, for real, again

[Feelix]

Hello....
Not sure if this is the right place for this thread. I do welcome feedback.

Although I have been reading and keeping up with the new posts, I have not been posting or eating on plan. Today I start new.

My husband and I left for 2 weeks which meant August was a month of cleaning out what we had in the fridge and for me, pondering what I want and need to do for my health. For those of you that remember me, I was on and off PP (which points out that I really wasn't on PP) for the month of July. In July I didn't gain any weight but I didn't lose any either. I felt good - sleepy at times but didn't notice a huge overall health improvement. But what I did experience spoke to me. PP is a way of life. One that does bring health. Fat loss is simply a perk.

So with all these words I am recommitting to PP.

My Goals:
Being and living healthy
Fat loss - fitting in "skinny people clothes"
Energy- Having energy to clean house, do fun things, enjoy life
I am committed to a 5K Mid October 20th.

I also am committed to dealing with me.
I lost my daughter after carrying her for 28 weeks this past December. i feel as I walk in healing my body, my heart and soul will also be healed. I finally decided (and made the appointment) to see a counselor. So this is a big evening for me.

What I am asking of those who are willing:
Encouragement
Helpful Tips for everyday life
Recipes
Fun activity ideas
Friendship and Support

Here's to a newness in every area of my life!

Sarah

[back2me2007]

Hi Sarah. First I am so sorry for you loss.
I also have been on and off so your not alone. We can do this!
There are a few "challenge" threads going on. Please feel free to join us. Company and the motivation can only help us reach our goals.

[Feelix]

Thank you for the support. I have been pondering this shift for the last month. I am just slow to change. It's been a tough year and I want past it.

I have a few mini goals which I am looking forward too.
1. September Challenge sounds fun
2. Christmas Challenge - this keeps the eye on the prize
3. I am signed up for a 5k Run (Walk) My goal is to be able to run it.
4. I would like to be 1 size smaller for a trip to Canada in November.

Thank you again. I am looking forward to the changes that lay ahead.

[back2me2007]

Great plan!!!! With all bad things I always tell myself it is all uphill from here! It's a fake it until you make it thing.

[Ammy]

(((Sarah)))

That being said...I find the toughest part about 'restarting' to be the first week...then you FEEL so much better that you don't understand why it was so hard to come back.
BUT, you have to really DO it...none of this on-again, off-again stuff. No 'honeytree' days in the beginning...MAKE THE CHANGE.
You'll feel SO much better...please trust me...this WORKS if you WORK IT!

(If you don't believe me, click my name and view my public profile...see the 'old' me. The picture was me BEFORE PP)

[WakefieldWendy]

Sarah,

So sorry for your loss.

I'm glad you are recommitting. And it is good that you are committing to health, which is a good long term objective, and it helps you psychologically internalize the way of eating for life piece.

All the best.

Wendy

P.S. Amy - what a change! And what a babe!

[Missy]

(((Sarah)))

I too am so sorry for your loss! I'm glad to see that your picking yourself up by the bootstraps and taking those first most difficults steps towards what you know in your heart you need to do for yourself in all sorts of ways. Making that call, and joining in with us. Good. I've often found that JUST doing those types of things ended up truely being the hardest part of making the adjustment. Actually participating (with us) or allowing ourselves to be helped emotionally becomes fulfilling in it's own right. So good for you.

You will, I promise, FIND that support, understanding, comrodary, love and friendship here. I always do. :D

[msgq]

Sarah - Thank you for sharing your heart. I'm in the same challenges as you, for many of the same reasons. We can walk this road together!

Kathy

[Feelix]

Thanks everyone!

After writing last night I felt like I needed to do something. (Eating not one of my options) so put on my shoes and went for a walk/run. Nothing serious but a good 30 minute work out. with the temp at75F and the Humidity at 94% I perspired like crazy. Which to me- I took as a sign of progress :-)
Today I have started with my water and generally just feel good about taking the first steps.

Thank you for the support. Your kinds works are motivation to take the steps I need to today.

[back2me2007]

Great job on the walk!!! I thought I better clarify on saying "fake it until you make it" to make sure it didn't sound unkind. What I mean is a few years back my parent commited suicide, my grammy died and my only aunt on the side of the family died all within a very short time. I wanted so bad to stay in bed and never get up, see anyone etc. For some reason on a really bad day a thing an instructor had told me in tech school had told me about not being confident in my newly learned abilities popped into my mind. "fake it until you make it. You will make it reality". I started every day acting happy even if I was miserable and it worked. Happy was reality.
Now I'm trying to live every day as if I am already thin and fit. Hope that makes sense.

[Feelix]

Makes total Sense. Thank you. I have been envisioning the skinnier me. If I see it, believe it - it will be my reality right?

Thanks again!