ladyinred

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the warm welcome :) 

I found this site last week.    I was a bit worried when I first posted here… wondering if it would really be supportive… I had such a negative experience on another site…  but I’ve found there’s a lot of motivation and encouragement here, and I just love it!  I’m enjoying reading through a lot of the blogs also!

I’m officially down 15 lbs starting my 6th week!  So far I’ve been able to achieve my goal to lose 2 lbs a week… and I just hope this continues

Good luck to all of you reaching your goals!

Hiya… I just tried to leave comments in 2 other people’s blog- but they didn’t go through.. I was able to comment on my own, but not sure what’s up!  Anyway, hopefully in time I’ll figure out this site

Hi all!  I just wanted to introduce myself!    I’m a 39 y/o mom & I’ve been on my weight loss journey since 7/27/09.  So far, I’ve successfully lost 13 lbs and 7 inches!  I was on another weight loss forum, but there was a bit too much drama and negativitiy there…  I was keeping a food diary on that web site, and one person kept adding in her unwanted advice, which quickly turned into insults.  I just don’t have time for any of that.  I am working VERY hard to lose weight and keep it off.  I thought that was what these forums were for, along with motivation and support! 

Unfortunately, the negativity from one member over there just got to me to a point I no longer wish to visit that site any longer.   She was a popular and a long-term member.. I almost felt like I was a kid being bullied or something lol..   Her problem with me specifically is that I enjoy cereal.  My choices are either Life or Grape Nuts..  I’m a cereal person, sue me!    Well, this person decided to tell me twice that cereal was “crap”, and then went on to post the ingredients in cereal in my diary, unwanted.  This same person would blog that she went out and ate 3 pieces of pizza and had 3 tequilas in one sitting.. and often referred to drinking vodka….. so I guess my point is, who is she to give this advice to me?  Or to condone me?   She often went into rants about how she’s a man-hater and problems in her life, it just got to be too much.

I tried ignoring her comments, I tried blocking her but there is no “block” feature on that site.   It was as if she was trying to sabotage me or something, I don’t know.  

I don’t ever get into anyone elses’ business.  If someone specifically asks my advice, I’ll gladly give it, that being said- please do the same for me!

I am mom to 5.  My youngest son is a special needs child.  There was an incident this past January involving his health, that led me into a destructive pattern into depression and overeating.  Being heavy all my life, back in 2005 I lost weight.  42 lbs in 90 days.  I worried I wouldn’t maintain that loss, but I did for 4 1/2 years!  I gained 50 lbs from Jan-June this year by eating junk. 

I have been doing really good, sticking to a healthier diet and exercise program.    I guess I’m just looking for support and encouragement, and I’ll offer the same!  Thanks for reading