Anyone else looking for support? Topic

Dollhead 01/07/13
I am 34, work full time swing/nights and attend college.

I started my weight loss journey 7 weeks ago, with MND a week and so far loving it!

I am 87 lbs from my goal weight and feeling good about my progress so far, I am down about 20 since my start in November :-)

I am down 3 sizes in jeans!

I would love to connect with some other people to create a network of people that I can share my journey with and help support and get support from. I am married and have a great family but am the only one actively working to lose weight. This is so far the hardest part of my journey. It is so hard for me to share with my husband all the little "wins" because he doesn't seem to understand how exciting every pound is.

So basically hoping to connect with some others that want an active support person to share our wins, and offer support on the road to the big win!

Despite my crazy schedule my iPhone never leaves my side and is my lifeline to the world. I am hoping that someone other people are in need of a phone/text/social media based support.

Sarahc 01/07/13 replied to Dollhead
Congrats on your weight loss so far. I feel you about the "little wins". No one understands how much a 1 or 2 pound loss is, especially when we have 100 to loss.

Dollhead 01/07/13 replied to Sarahc
I have to give my big brother credit, he took me shopping yesterday to celebrate my first 20 lbs. It was extremely awesome to have someone excited for me, but then I came home and tried everything on for my husband and his unenthusiastic response was so depressing! I am not doing this for anyone but me but I thought he would be happier or more excited/supportive of my weight loss.

ShadesofK 01/10/13
I think it's hard. I find myself obsessing over every little thing I put into my body. I'm sure my boyfriend is getting sick of it, but you're right. You want to share, but with who???


Glad we have this group here for support.


I took a few months break from dieting to focus on my career and now I'm back at it. I am a size 22 looking to be a size 12.


Looking forward to stories of your progress for motivation.

Dollhead 01/10/13 replied to ShadesofK
Good luck on your goal! I started at a size 24 and so happy already with my results!

I have found that for me it is easier in the first part of my day to eat healthy but by the end of my shift at work (1:30 in the morning) I am craving junk.

So right now I am focusing on my late night cravings and will power.

DenyDenial 03/27/13 replied to Dollhead
Keep up the good work! I gained a lot of weight doing thirds and I'm prou of you for undertaking this challenge with so many other stressors.

My family also is not actively looking to lose so cooking and shopping are hard. And my hubby is always nice when I show him I dried my pants and they're loose anyway, but Icertainly don't get the jumping up and down squeal I'm looking for! I'd love a text/email support, too. Let me know if you're still interested.

DenyDenial 03/27/13 replied to DenyDenial
Oh! I reset my stats so it would recalculate my daily target calories. I was surprised I lost 50 calories with as little weighy loss as i have had! it scares me to think about the future calorie goals getting lower. I started in December and I've lost 19 lbs. I haven't kept track of inches but maybe I should.

Hope1205 06/03/13 replied to Dollhead
Congrats on the weight loss! I totally understand what u mean by little "wins" and sometimes to me little "losses" as well.

My husband is really supportive but does not seem to get the little stuff.

ClaretDebs 06/17/13 replied to Hope1205
Hello everyone, I'm new too, and like Doll have a hectic life- work full time as a nurse and then run a cattery business outside if work, renovating my house and the list goes on. Like you, my hubby doesn't seem that interested. I really struggle as sometimes when I'm really tired and he is working shifts he encourages me ..... talks me into actually....getting take away for dinner. He also thinks nothing of coming home having been to supermarket and picked up all sorts of treats- bottle of wine, HUGE bars of chocolate, extra large cakes or multiple packets of biscuits. I CAN do this but sometimes when I'm low or tired if the food is in front of me I struggle to resist. This dieting needs super emotional strength! Hope to find some support and friends who understand. On a positive I have calorie counted with the app on my iPhone everything that has crossed my lips and since Friday morning have lost 3lbs. Although I'm super busy I have my iPhone attached to me like an extra limb so always having a quick check on here. Good luck ladies for a fab week! Xxx

GrammaRose 06/20/13 replied to ClaretDebs
Doll head you could plan for it by taking healthy snacks to work or waiting in your car. If you eat something healthy you will be able to resist the junk.

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