NEED MORE MOTIVATION

[TROPICS]

HOPE I'M IN THE RIGHT PLACE HERE. AS A SENIOR LIFETIME MEMBER, I WAS TOLD THIS IS THE AREA TO VISIT FOR HELP AND MOTIVATION TO STAY ON TRACK. AS I'M SURE IT IS WITH MOST SENIORS, MANY CHANGES HAVE TAKEN PLACE, AND WITH THESE CHANGES, MOTIVATION SEEMS TO HAVE TAKEN A BACK-SEAT. I'M STILL TRYING, AND EVEN WHEN I SLIP, I TRY AGAIN. WHAT MAKES IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR ME NOW, TOO, IS THAT I'VE HAD TO LEAVE ALL MY WW INFO BEHIND, BUT AM FINDING THESE POSTINGS HELPFUL. THANKS.

[TROPICS]

This is not really a reply. It's more of an explanation. As you all can see, I'm not sure as to how to use this site, but will do my best. Perhaps I should include more info about myself. I'm not so fit, and I'm sure not too sexy, and I'm 60++. I'm in a new place, and a very new-to-me type of life. I'm still finding my way around here, but am limited by the transportation offered here as far as going anywhere. However, I'm getting used to it all, but now find that although I want to look and feel right, my motivation, as i've said is waning. I stay home too much of the time which doesn't help. I found this site by chance and am grateful to all the people who have posted messages of encouragement. I've filled in with some of the info on the site, and am now buying and cooking food using the information I already have, and that is helping. I've been a lifetime member of
WW since the 1970's, and have been on and off the wagon many times. Is it alright if I just keep reading about all of your experiences and advice until I become more knowledgeable about using this posting site properly? Thanks

[CarlaKay]

Tropics, Welcome to the "right" place! This forum is full of information, strategy, struggles and success. Read away, I am sure you will find what you are looking for. Post often so we can get to know you. We are a friendly bunch and you can always find someone who is willing to share their experiences with you.
Grab your water and join in!

[CathyJ]

Hi, Tropics, and welcome! You're in the right place. I, too, am a lifetime member from the '70s, although this time I realize that it's a lifestyle, not a diet, and I think I'll do a lot better at maintaining. However, the weight is coming off sloooowly this time, and I've been plateaued for awhile, so it'll be awhile before I need to worry about maintaining.

Keep posting! We're glad to have you here!

Cathy

[iamalama]

Welcome Tropics: You are indeed in the right place. I am not a motivational speaker (or writer) but I do get my motivation from this site, just by "lurking" and reading. I am a senior and also in a new location like you :confused: . I have been a lifetimer since last September and feel that I am doing excellent because I have adopted new habits which have become second nature. I never gourge on sweets any more or over eat at dinner. I think it just takes practise. I used to eat constantly from supper time to bedtime but, I've even cut that back to one small snack about 9 o'clock (Just befor seniors bedtime) I would suggest working on one problem at a time until it becomes a natural way for you. Good luck ;)

[kap]

Tropics..you most certainly are in the RIGHT PLACE..no doubt about that..You just hang around with all of us at the F & S site and you will find all of the motivation and encouragment that you will desire..If you have any questions, just post and some one will be available to help you out..I feel that my life wouldn't be complete without a visit to my buddies each day..So feel free to lurk, read and sit down and post whenever you want..Welcome aboard my friend..
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[chari]

Good Morning Tropics,
WELCOME to the world of good friends... you will be warmed with open arms and losts of laughs and hugs too. Let's have fun together.

Been motivation down lately myself, but just the last week or so grabed the rope of good works and have lost a little weight that makes me so happy.

So this site does work..I am a walkin and talkin example of how it does...

Welcome, welcome.

chari

[junbug713]

Hi Everyone,
I'm new at BCB also, and I can identify with losing my motivation, I keep plugging away at it.
I've been a member of WW since 2/1/2003 and lost 29 lbs. I am maintaing but can't seem to get past that 29. I start the day with all good intentions, somewhere along the way I get off track.
My daughter who has lost 52 lbs. since Feburary recommended BCB, so here i am.

[chari]

Welcome Junebug

We are so happy to have you this is the place of good friends and lots and lots of fun as well as good ideas that help some and other ideas that hit the spot for another... Great place for friends...

Glad to have you and my motivation just took a kick a week or so ago after along spell.. It is all because of a past friend coming to visit and..... all the encouragement from these friends to continue to work toward goal..

Welcome

chari

[JeanetteSki]

Hey! Welcome to our two Newbies!! graemlins/wave.gif We are all so happy to have you among us. Join in or lurk, whatever you need to do. But remember, the more you post, the more we learn about you and the more we can help you! You will find us a friendly bunch of women more than willing to help anyone who needs it. So jump right in -- the water's fine!!

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[JACOB'S NANA]

Hi Tropics....welcome to the best support group on the net!...you have definately come to the right place...we are a great bunch of gals, if I do say so myself..these are the best friends you could have, the most helpful people and some of the nicest ladies you will ever "meet"...so jump in with both feet..I will be looking forward to getting to know you also.....Norma

[Raindancer1937]

Welcome Tropics and Junbug, ;)

Welcome to both of you. Yes we consider ourselves the best Forum on BCB. Whether its true or not doesn't matter. So grab your water and pull up a chair to that puter and post away. The more you post the better we get to know each other.

Welcome,

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[Shican]

Welcome Tropics and JuneBug!!! BCB is a wonderful site and we look forward to hearing from you two lots. graemlins/wave.gif