The Biggest Loser League

I have been in a real bad spot.  I have recently found out that I need to find a full time job.  I have been a stay at home mom for just a year.  I had worked so hard to get to this point and now it is over.  I am struggling to find anything (as we all know, the economy is not good).  And besides that I do not have a college degree.  I have been trained on the job from the beginning in a trade type atmosphere (dental laboratory technician).  I am feeling guilty, sad and lost.  I feel I have let my kids down.  I have always enjoyed working so it's not that I don't want to do it - my heart wants to be there for my kids.  So the stress of finances has taken over my desire to watch what I'm eating (whole foods cost more) and working out. I have never been able to separate the two.  I eat for multiple reasons (excuses) - stress, fatigue, bordom, anger, low self esteem.  You name it -  I do it.  I don't feel I get the support from my husband.  I feel he says one thing and does another.  I do have my mom who is working on this area of her life as well and understands what I am going through when it comes to emotional eating.  Circumstances keep us from getting together to work at this in person.  And now I am stressing for if and when I get a job, how will I learn to fit this part of my life into this new journey. 

For anyone who stops by to read - please forgive me for being so down.  I needed to vent and let you know why I haven't be as active.  Also if you stop by to read and have any suggestions I would love to hear how any of you have gained control is the "emotional eating" war. 

I am grateful for all that Willo does for this team and the team members that are here.  Without you, I would not check in from time to time.  I would have given up and hide away.

 Thank you all and have a blessed day!!

Sandie

These last couple of weeks - I have hit a plateau.  I'm ok with this because the way I see it at least I haven't gained.  But I know that my ultimate goal is to lose the weight.  So I am continuing to go along this journey.  Here's to a new week.  Have a blessed week!!!!

Well, I just got done watching a music video from a former BL contestant in Season 4 - Dan Evans.  He was the orange team and there with his mom.  He has a new country song/video called "Goin all out".  Talk about achieving your goals.  If Dan can do it than WE all can.  If you have time, I suggest you watch the video, go to www.cmt.com and search under "dan evans goin all out new video."  The song is very inspiring.  He is basically telling "you" to go all out and hold nothing back when it comes to your dreams and goals.  I hope you all find this very inspiring and motivating as did I.  Have a great day.  Sandie

I have refocused on myself and this journey.  I also figured out where to find the challenges for the team.  It's only taken a month to find; but hey I found it and am ready to do the team challenges.  Still finding myself a "little" lazy when it comes to the workouts.  I always seem to find something else to do instead.   I know I feel great after working out but still haven't found the motivation to keep me going.   I am doing the BL dvds but still find it hard for me to commit to them because I feel alone when doing them.  I really do like the idea of working out with someone.  It definitely keeps you moving.  You are accountable to someone.  My one goal for this week, is to find a partner that will work out with me.  I truly believe that it will only help me reach my goals and to not feel burned out. 

I hope that each and every one of you has a partner to  work out with and to keep you accountable.   

Have a fantastic day!  Sandie