Hi all...

My name is Lori, and I'd like to join the TDC. This is my 8th day on Induction (the third time around in 2.5 years). So far, I'm doing pretty good. I'm at 8 days "cheat free", which is quite an accomplishment for me. I'm pretty proud of myself!!

I teach Earth science to 7th graders, which keeps me on my toes and stretches the boundaries of my sanity sometimes. Most of the time I enjoy it and other times I loathe it. I have one very neat husband of 22 years and two sons (ages 19 and 17), although I am nowhere nearly old enough for that.

I also have a live-in father-in-law who also stretches my sanity, although not as badly as my husband's. I'm under a lot of stress right now because of my mother's major health/mental problems, so I'm really surprised that I've been able to stick with this so completely. I guess I've made a conscious decision to do this, no matter what this time.

Since I have a whole person to lose, the road ahead sometimes seems endless. I suppose I should just look at it as one step at a time. I haven't been anywhere near my goal weight since before I was married. I've forgotten what it's like, and it's very downheartening. It's very hard sometimes to keep my spirits up and my attitude positive. Maybe that's why I spend so much time reading all of these posts every evening...for the inspiration. I'll take all of the help I can get.

All I know is that this time seems different...I haven't had cravings (much), I'm drinking my water, I'm eating breakfast (albeit at 5:30 a.m.), I'm taking vitamins, I'm journaling everyday, and I'm satisfied and full. Next on my agenda is to start walking...slowly and steadily.

Anyway, if you don't mind, I'd like to join all of you for encouragment, sympathy, and if needed, an occasional kick in the butt.

TTFN!!

Welcome! Looks like you are off to a great start! Here is to a great finish!

Hi Lori,

Welcome to the TDC! Looking forward to following your success.

Jo

Hi Lori,

Welcome to the TDC and congratulations on your eight cheat free days! I think the only way to do this is one day at a time; we all get overwhelmed when we think about how much total weight we need to lose.

Anyway, you are doing great and it is doubly impressive since it sounds like you are really busy! I also have two teenage children (14 and 18) and I'm not nearly old enough either!

You did join a long time ago!

I always thought I would never be below 350 again. For 20 years, I was between 308 (for a very short time on crappy nutrisystem) and 410.

I'm now at 259, so while the journey is long (1.5 yrs to lose the last 100 lbs), its FAR from hopeless. Its so surreal shopping in non-big & tall stores and seldom being the largest person in a restaurant or movie.

Hi Lori and welcome!

We have quite similar profiles -- I started about 10 pounds above you, I have 2 sons albeit 22 and 19 and have been married for 27 years. And everyone thinks I am a teacher even though I'm not (but I do lead a church choir in my spare time so that's kind of like teaching!)

I know it's a worn-out comment but it really is true that this journey starts with the first step. And you have made that first important few steps of starting a new WOE and coming here for support. If you can find the time just to go for a walk, it will really start to help your self esteem and calm you from the stresses of the cares you have at home.

I know people post here in journals and I have found www.fitday.com to be very helpful -- I post everything I eat there - I can't lie to myself that I am on program when the effects of what I am eating are in black and white!

All the best on your journey!

Welcome to the TDC, Lori! I try to do this WOE one day at a time (sometimes it's one hour at a time when things get rough), but I find that I get overwhelmed if I am constantly looking at the total amount I need to lose. So, what works for me is to live in the present and work this WOE step by step. I pat myself on the back each cheatfree day and don't set unrealistic goals that I cannot reach. Good luck to you! Julie..

Hi Lori, welcome. I handle stress better when following a low carb woe. During times of stress I used to eat more and gain weight. Good Luck!

Welcome to the TDC Lori!!! Jump right in and make yourself at home!!

I'm new here too, glad to meet you!


Tyra

Well I'm getting ready for OWL so far been cheat free. No cravings!!1 Staring to take a look at all the low carb products out there looking not to binge on these or stall or dare say it gain with the se products hoping to use them in moderation as a treat.

Welcome!

And congratulations for getting off to such a good start.

thanks...I think I may be one of those people with a very high metabolic resistence which is working in my favor. Don't hate me!!! LOL

Hi Lori and welcome to TDC! My DW is a teacher also. Real challenging getting the potty breaks in!

Cheers!
BrewWa