Xylie55

Great,we need to get motivated.5 pounds is a lot for anybody,and for others will be hard,but I know we can do it.Some will do more of course,but for those who are struggling,esp.starting out,it will give a goal weight to meet,or strive for.

Xylie55

I want to say hi to all who signed up and to those who will be following this month.I'm glad to be here again this month.My 1st month was last month myself.I had up and down times,like every body else,but stayed the course pretty much.Lost 7 pounds overall.So,not too bad,and twice as much as I generally do.I weighed 250 pounds 3 1/2 yrs ago. 18 more pounds,I'll be at 100 pound mark.I find I do better with a number goal in mind.I gained 15 pounds 3 months ago,was at 160,then 175..So,that's why I'm here.I lost the 15 pounds last month,but put on 8 pounds when my dr. changed one of my meds.But got 7 pounds back off.So,hope to do better this month.I don't need to lose fast,cause I do want to keep off what I do lose.As long as we go down the scales,keep it off,and be on a life style change,it will be more permanent and lasting.After 90 pounds,that is one thing I've learned.I'm tired of being fat,and am doing something about it.Just 5 pounds a month,3 pounds a month,pick a number,and stick with it,no matter what,meet it.And keep it going.Good luck to all.

purplemem

Good morning, All!

I am giving everyone until midnight tonight to pm me their weight loss total for May. We have three people so far with over a 10 lb. loss! Amazing!

I will announce the winner tomorrow morning!

I have another challenge for you, one that I will do also. This will take a lot of perseverance for me. I want you to write something in a journal every day...I know (groan) journal's are tough and they get dull.

So, I will give you a journal question everyday in addition to (hopefully) motivating posts. There has been a proven link between physically writing thoughts and changed behavior. So I want to try for this month. Anybody with me???

Today's thought for the journal...
Depression is anger turned inward. What are you really angry about? I challenge you to write it down. Really explore the topic. Are you punishing yourself because you are angry with someone else? Maybe God? Maybe self?

Motivation: (I hope)
Today is the beginning of June, I know, not the first, but pretty close. What will you do today to establish or continue your goals for June? Have you set a specific goal? If not, I encourage you to do so. Write it on your bathroom mirror in dry erase marker...Want to lose 5 lbs? Write your beginning weight, subtract your target weight, and circle the end result. Look at it everyday so it will be your focus.

thomp116

"Write your beginning weight, subtract your target weight, and circle the end result. Look at it everyday so it will be your focus."

LOL! No way! People use my bathroom!!!!!

purplemem

LOL! Sorry about that...My DH and I have separate bathrooms so I have privacy. What about on your purse calendar?

Scraps

I'm in !!

cricut_farmer

Okay, taking a deep breath and taking the plunge! Count me in.

meanmom

i'm in. I need some incentive to get going again. I am down 25 pounds and have been stuck there for over a month. How do I send you my weight loss? I fed my cookies to the neighbor kids last night so I would quit eating them.

gotchacovered

Got on the scale this morning! "OUCH" To much late night eating. After dinner/bedtime is the worst for me.I do good and stay on program until then. Crave carbs so much. But it's another day; week; month and this forum is awesome. There is so much love, support, and words of wisdom for each other.Good luck everyone.

jgriinke

Count me in.