So I went to the Weight Watchers meeting this afternoon to check it out. I didn't find it motivating at all. The team leader was old enough to be my grandmother - no offense to her - and she was not what I would call a fit woman. It was less than inspiring, and she coddled everyone. I don't need someone to hold my hand because I'm fat. I need someone to help me get off my butt, and get to work.

Anyway, I have managed to accomplish something in the last couple weeks. I have completely stopped drinking soda pop, even diet. I had massive caffeine headaches for 10 days, but I'm fine now. I'm very proud of myself for that. I used to drink a lot of soda everyday. I drink more and more water everyday. I also drink crystal light if I want a little flavor.

Tonight, my husband and I went to the park. It was such a nice evening. We walked a little, talked a lot. It was fun. We even played on the swings and the slide. It felt good to go do something with my husband other than eating out.

Workout Goal for tomorrow: Step Aerobics class @ 6:00pm.
Food Goal for tomorrow: No candy at work.

Hello again!

Last year around this time, I had to make some sacrifices in my life. Unfortunately, my continued weight loss effort was one of them – which is why I no longer had the time to continuing posting to this forum.

However, I am back and ready for changes.

That being said – I must confess that over the last year my weight has reached a new all time high of 229.5 pounds.

In addition, I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’m quite freaked out that my blood pressure is extremely high. The causes: I’m stressed out, morbidly obese, and sedentary.

Given everything that is going on, I have to make some serious changes in my life. I’m going to use this thread to post not only my progress, but also my frustrations.

I found myself looking at pictures today of myself and my husband. I no longer recognize us in any of them. In fact, we looked miserable in most of the pictures. To give a little background – we were both athletic and slender before we got married. I have gained over 100lbs and he has gained over 80lbs. It is very upsetting to think about how much weight we’ve gained, how different our lifestyles are now, how we’ve just lost control….

It is time to redeem myself – to get myself back where I belong.