Friday, July 15, 2011

Here I go again!

Well years ago I was very successful on the Nutrisystem plan and lost almost 80 pounds. Kept it off for over a year with minimal effort. It was great! I looked great, I felt great, life was good!! I also managed to quit smoking. Then I got pregnant at the age of 36 with my son and the weight packed on at an alarming rate. 25 pounds in the first month!! YIKES! Years down the road I finally get a doctor who will listen to me and he checked my thyroid. BINGO!! So I figure once I get on the meds the weight will just melt away! Yeah, NOT!!! I finally gave up. It seemed like nothing I did would work and I settled into a pretty deep depression and failure mode. I have spent the good part of the past year just packing on weight and feeling sorry for myself in the process. I didn't discuss it with anyone and that's never a good thing to keep it all bottled up inside. Well finally I let it out to some friends and I got the loving kick in the pants I needed from a dear friend (thank you Carol!) and she told me about the Dukan Diet. I read up on it and I think I really have a shot with this. So in a few minutes I will be off to Walmart to buy the book and I'll start tomarrow! I will keep track of my progress as well as my feelings and ups and downs along the way here. This just has to work for me or my next option will be weight loss surgery. Here I go!
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5 comments:

  1. EiJuly 15, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    You can do it!!! Rah, rah, shishkoombah. Yeah, that's the closest I'll ever come to being a cheerleader. Good luck, Chris! I never heard of this diet before.

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  2. Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREJuly 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I will have to check into this plan - I think I've heard about it but need to check again. And of course keep in touch with you and your progress.

    If you get a chance check out my blog http://katsdailyinspiration.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-think-its-time-for-giveaway.htm - I've got a giveaway going on

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  3. CygnetJuly 15, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Chris, I know you can do it! Yay for you for going for it! Unfortunately, weight will always be a struggle for some of us. ugh! I look forward to seeing your progress!
    Hugs,
    Chris

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  4. LaniJuly 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I know you can do it Chris! I am going to check out the Dukan Diet to see if it's a do-able diet for myself as well.

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  5. CarolJuly 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    So proud of you for making the first step! You are gonna do great! Love you!!

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