So ashamed of myself...

[Monroe]

I can't even believe i'm showing my face in these forums again after failing twice in such a short peroid of time. I started back the 8th of August and as of today I have lose 16 pounds. I'm going to stay with it this time, I won't give into any crap this time, I promise you that. Makes me so upset just thinking about where I could have been by now. I was doin so good with walking and stuff when I was on it last time, last week I could barely walk around the block. It's gotten better tho in a week but not much. Well I am glad to be back and so very excited about this WOE/WOL cause i'm getting sick of how I am being unhealthy. Well i'll see everyone around and good luck!

[Sweet Strudel]

Ok...so you lost 16 lbs in a week and you are ashamed of yourself

You should be VERY proud of yourself!

Continue posting...the support is in itself a wonderful motivator.

Good luck

[Tomorrow_I'll_Be_Perfect]

Welcome back Monroe! I'm glad you're here. Please try to be kind to yourself. Last summer I was doing so well myself. I was at the lowest weight I had been in about 15 years. I was on top of the world. The problem with being on the very top of the world is that if you fall, it's a rather long drop. I gained almost 30 pounds and lost most of my stamina, muscle tone, endurance, and self respect before I could pick myself back up again. I too felt so very ashamed. Believe me when I tell you, you're not alone.

[hopejoy]

Hey! You're back! That's great! AND you lost 16 lbs! Congratulations! You SHOULD feel very proad of yourself! Keep up the good work and keep on keeping on! Don't give up! This is not a diet, it's a way of living that makes you feel great! You can do this!!!!
Hope to see you all over these boards!
liz

[RIMedusa]

Hi Monroe --

I do not wish to invalidate your feelings, but I wonder if being ashamed of ourselves for breaking a diet, or breaking our word, or falling off the wagon, is really the key to success.

In my years as a teacher I learned very quickly that when people were ashamed, they did not learn; it was only when they felt they were being compassionately supported that they succeeded.

I'm working on not being ashamed of myself, only reminding myself that I have a vision I want to realize.

Not the truth here, just one opinion, but being fat is nothing to be ashamed of. It's a body type.

And now I have to keep reminding myself of that...
Medusa

[Elizellen]

Welcome back to your ADBB family

The others have said it already - you have done well so far this time, and I am sure you are on the way to becoming a big loser!

Make sure you pop into the STAC forum and join in with the inspirational supportive crowd of second time arounders there to get the most out of this board's support system!!

[fowlergirl]

Welcome back and congratulations on your weight loss thus far!

[*Emma*]

I'm glad you came back!

you've had a great start! continue it!! Good luck!! (not that you'll need it)

[guekjian]

What more can I add ???? Welcome back! and congrats on your excellent results so far!

[Tack Candy]

In my years as a teacher I learned very quickly that when people were ashamed, they did not learn; it was only when they felt they were being compassionately supported that they succeeded.

RIMedusa, how I wish more teachers out there were aware of what shame can do to someone. I love this and will think of it often today.

Monroe, I think shame is a hole we fall in that is very difficult to climb out of. It sounds like you now have the right mind set. Dust off and continue. 16lbs is great!