Kate:

I feel like I’m finally back on track.  I think my PMS was not helping my willpower at all.  The perfect storm of the holidays, spending time at home, being on this new medication, and struggling against a plateau is over.  Well, I’ve decided that it’s over, anyway.

I’ve gone back to diligently keeping a food journal, and that’s been extremely helpful.  Also, I’ve started using the exercise DVDs I bought along with some of the programs I’ve recorded off FitTV.  It took me a while after getting everything together (DVDs, dumbbells, exercise mat) to really get going because I kept coming up with reasons I couldn’t start.  I didn’t think there was enough room in my living room without moving furniture and that seemed insurmountable when I was dealing with a lack of motivation.

So, now I’ve gotten my weight down to 312, and it feels good to be losing weight again.  I’ve made an appointment with Kirsten at CLM for next week, and I’m hoping she’ll be able to give me a little self-esteem boost along with some tips on how to keep going.

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that losing weight is going to work this time, especially for those of us who have tried and failed every other time.   We just have to keep with it; I know it will work.