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So the thing is I really need to lose 100-125#.
I am horrified that this is where I am in my life but I have to face up to it. This summer I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance although at this point it is mild - thank goodness.
I know that I am not healthy. I am mortified about how I look. I do not want this to be my example to my DS. I want to be a healthy and fit mama who can easily keep up with her toddler. I want to get rid of this weight so that the IR doesn't progress into Type II Diabetes.
The think is - I just can't seem to get started. I know what I have to do but it all feels so very overwhelming. Even getting diagnosed with IR didn't kick me in the a$$ to change my behaviors and get my butt in gear.
I started Weight Watchers a couple months ago but have not been doing it. I am not journaling or managing the points or anything. I eat crap constantly. I was going to start a cleanse and eliminate all wheat, dairy, and sugar but of course there have been a million reasons not to get going on that in the last couple of weeks - some legitimate and some just plain excuses.
I think the biggest problem is that I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It feels so big and so overwhelming. I never thought I'd be in this kind of trouble. I end up feeling like a failure whenever I think about it and I'm quite hopeless.
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Have you BTDT? Have you lost a lot of weight? How did you do it? How did you stay motivated and on track? What finally made you "get it" and change your life?
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Any support or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jenn
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PS: I do have a gym membership and I am trying to get there but am failing. I know that I have got to integrate exercise into my life but so far no go. I am working 30 hours/week and am a full-time grad student...

I know that I am not healthy. I am mortified about how I look. I do not want this to be my example to my DS. I want to be a healthy and fit mama who can easily keep up with her toddler. I want to get rid of this weight so that the IR doesn't progress into Type II Diabetes.
The think is - I just can't seem to get started. I know what I have to do but it all feels so very overwhelming. Even getting diagnosed with IR didn't kick me in the a$$ to change my behaviors and get my butt in gear.
I started Weight Watchers a couple months ago but have not been doing it. I am not journaling or managing the points or anything. I eat crap constantly. I was going to start a cleanse and eliminate all wheat, dairy, and sugar but of course there have been a million reasons not to get going on that in the last couple of weeks - some legitimate and some just plain excuses.
I think the biggest problem is that I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It feels so big and so overwhelming. I never thought I'd be in this kind of trouble. I end up feeling like a failure whenever I think about it and I'm quite hopeless.


Have you BTDT? Have you lost a lot of weight? How did you do it? How did you stay motivated and on track? What finally made you "get it" and change your life?

Any support or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jenn

PS: I do have a gym membership and I am trying to get there but am failing. I know that I have got to integrate exercise into my life but so far no go. I am working 30 hours/week and am a full-time grad student...
