I have to do this

[lanmaam]

Hello All,

Here I am, starting again. This is quite a mess. I am 10 weeks out of a 4 level spinal fusion. My recovery is going slowly and because of my weight, the work on my knees is tremondous because I now move differently. I can not go through another surgery to repair body parts because of the pressure put on due to weight. My life has been altered so much that it is hard getting through the day and the depression is immense.

I have to do this, I have to lose this. I have tried so many times and failed. I can not fail again if I ever want to be able to live a normal life. I want to be able to walk again, to play with my kids, to get back to living. I have to get out of this self-induced cage I know live in.

Would love all the support I can get. You guys are always so wonderful.

[dreamof145]

Lori so happy you posted. Yes, you will do it. We are all here to help you. Make the committment to make it happen. Plan your meals, exercise and fill your heart with positive thoughts and actions. Come here as often as you can and get support and encouragement. Become active with the challenges, journals and the warm hearted people who will surround you with motivation and inspiration.

Positive thoughts and Positive actions will bring you positive results. Keep posting and let us share your success.

[lanmaam]

Dream,


Thanks so much for writing. It is people like you that make this such a positive place to be. I must say, you look wonderful, such a great job, you are an inspiration

[scaleskl]

You've come to the right place for support. Start yourself a journal and track your progress. That way we can give you daily support. It works for me.

Good Luck!!

[lanmaam]

Scaleski,

Thanks for posting. I will start a journal. I want to make sure I use all tools at my disposal to get this done.

[sallyseachange]

Lori, welcome! Very very glad you posted here. Joining ADBB was a really terrific decision, and we're happy you're one of us.

Don't feel blue... I see from your siggy that you're already 8lbs down. That's great! You're moving in the absolute right direction, and direction is the most important thing... far more important than speed.
Becky's right... fill yourself with positive thoughts and you'll get positive results. I've only just recently started to understand how much positive thinking affects our lives, and since starting to consciously think positive I've seen amazing changes for the better.

You can do this. We're here to help.
Happy Atkineering!

[lanmaam]

Sally,

Thanks for writing. I love the positive input given on here. I am trying to stay positive. Because I am practically housebound, it gets a bit rough sometimes.

[Hoping]

You won't fail, stay positive
I started this woe for medical reasons as well. I'm glad I'm doing it.
You're going to face challenges, but you're going to do it and we'll be here to encourage you along the way

[purplecat]

Hey lanmaam! You can do this. You did the hardest part: you took the first step. Now, just take it one day at a time. Also, don't forget to measure...it helps when you don't see pounds moving off as fast as you'd like. Best of health to you.

You're always welcome to join us on the Kentucky Derby site (see below; just click on Kentucky Derby). It's a great group of people.

You can do this!!!

[sallyseachange]

Originally Posted by lanmaam

Sally,

Thanks for writing. I love the positive input given on here. I am trying to stay positive. Because I am practically housebound, it gets a bit rough sometimes.

I can imagine it is rough, but take heart... post lots and use the board for support and motivation. If you stick with this way of eating, you'll be living that normal life again, sooner than you think.