Support is vital
Jun 14 '00
I am currently on a journey to lose just a tiny bit over 100 pounds. I gained a considerable amount of weight (112 pounds) when I was pregnant with my daughter and I needed to lose 20-25 pounds before I got pregnant with her. I tell you, there is no other feeling of isolation than when you lock yourself at home to avoid people. I dreaded the look of "my goodness you have gotten heavy" from people who knew me "pre-baby".
I joined Weight Watchers for group support, but I found that there were only a few of "me" out there. People who needed to lose quite a bit of weight. And I was very successful there for quite a while (read my epinion of Weight Watchers). However I found that I really couldn't relate to the woman or man trying to lose ten pounds. Any weight struggle is a struggle, but I just saw short term struggle for them and a year or more of struggle for me.
I decided to find a weight loss group online. One that had members in the same weight loss "goal" as me..100+ pounds. There were none to be had. So, I did something about it. I started my own. I formed a group for people who needed to lose 100+ pounds and I found my source of inspiration. These women (men are welcome as well, I just haven't had one join yet) all are going through the same thing I am. When I have a bad day...someone is there to help. When I have a triumph (like last month when I lost 8.5 inches) I have an entire group to cheer me on. And when I feel like the road is getting to long, the people I turn to know exactly how long my journey is and they always have the right thing to say to get me back on that road.
I always tell them that every step in the right direction is a step closer to your goal, and I tell you support is the first step you should take. You need to have someone that knows what you are going through whether you are trying to lose five pounds or 500 pounds. So find yourself support in whatever method you find helpful and good luck!!
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Member: Kate Schwendinger
Location: Olathe, Kansas
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