My turn to introduce myself. I am the "younger" (in age only) yet heavier half of this blogging team. I have been heavy my whole life, but my weight has ballooned out of control in the last few years. I finally (FINALLY) pushed past the fear, resistance, and the "failure" demons long enough to start a weight loss program. No, I am not on a diet. I am embracing (more or less enthusiastically, depending on the day) a new lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle. I had to get to a point where the "I want to look better" turned into "I need to get healthier to be happier." The fear of failure is very powerful. That will be the biggest battle...even bigger than the "I really want to eat that right now" battle.
I have successfully completed my first week on this new lifestyle. I welcome your own stories, your fears, and any words of wisdom you'd like to share. Those of us who struggle with weight have our own little fraternity. Everyone else is ready and willing to judge and criticize us enough...we certainly don't need to do it to ourselves or each other.
Hope to hear from you (someone? anyone? Bueller?) soon!
-J
