I CAN do this.. *deep breath*

Today was our first day on WW ..

This morning went really REALLY well - until about noon. I started getting hungry and frustrated..

I then remembered there IS a reason for this , a goal and a dream to be healthy..

I want this SO bad..

I'm just afraid to fail.. again.

Believe

Visualize this thing you want. See it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint and begin. - Robert Collier

Not only can I see it - I CAN feel it and I believe in it.

The "It" is being successful this time on losing my weight and becoming healthy. I not only want to do this for myself but for my family as well.. I WILL DO IT!

I have not struggled with my weight my entire life - in fact it has been just the last few years that my weight has been out of control. Seriously out of control. I partially feel that it's from grief and the loss of our son. I am such an emotional eater. When I am sad - I grab for whatever there is.. even if I am not hungry. It's now become such a habit.

I know that my son loves me no matter what. However, I want to be able to join in on hikes, jog with my son and run and play soccer with my niece and nephews. I do my son a disservice. I am such a poor example to him. Thankfully he has not picked up my eating habits.. and that his metabolism is high. He's so athletic.. I want to be able to join him in the activities he loves to do.

My husband loves me.. Skinny or overweight. I know that down deep though he would like to see me lose this weight. He never pushes me or puts me down - just simple suggestions here and there.. I want to do this for him, to make him proud of me and my accomplishment.

Socially and professionally my weight has an impact as well. I am READY for a change..


I am 38 years old, 244 lbs and a size 22/24..

And that? Is the first time I've EVER shared that. I'm gonna go faint now! ;)

About Us

Chrissi and I have been Twitter friends for a while, but we really connected last week when we talked about how ready we were to make a lifestyle change. After exchanging emails and text messages, (thank you Verizon for unlimited mobile to mobile!), we decided that we were going to do it together. We have committed to being cheerleader, motivator, and accountability check when necessary for one another. We are starting out at pretty much the same point and have parallel goals, which will make the support we can lend each other very sincere.

• My name is Angel and I'm 32. I live in central Florida on the gulf coast, funny enough, less than an hour from where Chrissi lived until last month. I work for a child abuse prevention program, and I have four kids. Christian is 15, and he is the only one of my children who seems to have inherited my slow metabolism. Kristopher, my stepson, is 14. He's athletic, and has a healthy appetite, both for good foods and junk. Emily is turning 8 this week. She has a dancer's build-long and lean; she must have received her hyper-efficient metabolism from her father. Faith is only 6. She doesn't have a very big appetite, and she isn't chubby, but I think she may have to put some thought into maintaining fitness as she grows. My ex-husband, (the girls' father), and I are living together again and if things keep going well, are planning on remarrying in about three years. He's very athletic and fit, and he is supportive of me, whether I stay fat or not. I blog at www.CheekySweetie.com about my life, and I tweet way too much as @CheekySweetie.
• I am Chrissi and I am 38 - living in the pacific northwest. I am a teacher/social worker . I work with families and children with special needs. I am married to a WONDERFUL man who loves me, no matter what. I am the mom to 17 year old Zach and to Tyler- forever 6. I am determined to be succuessful this go around and I know that mah sweet sweet friend Angel is going to be the BEST cheerleader ever. So.. wish us luck! You can read about my life over at www.tres-hearts.com or follow me on twitter @tres_hearts