I have been back on track for a short time and am feeling very strong. I have been SO encouraged by others, skinny people in fact, who have shared their experiences of gaining weight back they had lost. I have kept off a little more than half of the weight I lost.
I exercised again for the first time in a long time. Oh my goodness, I can't believe I used to think the DVD I used was too easy! Every muscle in my body aches. I've always said that one healthy choice leads to another...eating well has lead back to exercising.
There is a fair amount of shame in gaining some weight back and I am pretty sensitive to ignorant comments, such as, "I guess it's NOT your time". Therefore, I am going to make my blog private in the next few weeks and start posting regularly again. If you would like to be able to read it, please leave me a comment. I think I need your e-mail in order to add you, so you could private message me via Facebook with that information. I am Dawne Richardson Warkentin on Facebook.
To the haters, it is still my time. It was simply a different journey than I anticipated. I don't need to show you. I just need to show myself.
Eating less, moving more,
Dawne
After 30 years of struggling with losing weight and gaining it back, I am ready to live the journey to health and wellness. I have discovered, thousands of dollars later, that dieting is not the secret. The changes required go far deeper than calories in and calories burned. My plan is to reach a healthy weight without counting calories, diet drinks or bars, but simply by eating less and moving more. It's my time.
Getting There!
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I cannot believe someone would be so rude to say something like that. Some people really just have no regards or awareness of others. I almost feel sorry for those people sometimes. I would love to continue reading your blog since you have been such an inspiration to me thus far, regardless of what happens. I will message you my e-mail over Facebook.
You're not alone Dawne...I've also gained some of my weight back. 20 pounds. It's a hard thing, especially when we've allowed our journey's to be shared with others, but you know what? I'm so encouraged when I see that others struggle too. I'm know I'm not alone. It has helped me so much to see that despite the ups and downs, you haven't given up.
This is a journey that will never be over for those of us who struggle with weight. There is no point in which we can say we've arrived...not even goal weight. All we can do is keep going, and when we fall...pick ourselves back up. I for one am so grateful that you're in this with me. You've been such an encouragement and I would love to still be able to follow you.
My email is...
reeds4jc@yahoo.com
Be blessed Dawne...(((hugs)))
It is embarrassing to regain. I would think that those with weight loss blogs would be a bit sensitive to that fact--you know, being that we've most all been there.
I've regained from a low of 169 back up to 210. (And I gave my fattest clothes away! :O)
I'm very much afraid that those who refuse to understand what it feels like are destined to experience it.
Your opening was encouraging to me. The part about thin people who had lost and regained. If they're thin now, then that regaining process must have served a purpose!!!
Let's have this time regain just the fuel we need to lose it now and for good, shall we?
I'd love to continue to follow you (especially since we're both in the process of redigging some wells.) My email is: debwillbefree@gmail.com
Deb
How awful that some truly mean-spirited folk make it necessary for you to feel private blogging is your option now. What? Don't they understand the MAJORITY of big weight losers end up regaining some or all? Its' just how it is--really, really hard to keep it off without some work, some bobbles, some pick-up/dust-off/do it again, learn new things, move on.
If they don't know that, then THY are the ignorant ones. Cause that's how it is. It takes a lot of work.
I have read "maintainer" blogs since I began this journey, trying to learn how they do it, cause I fear regain. I think all of us who have lost a lot fear it...it's that constant shadow in the background.
Well, you are still ahead of the game with holding onto your partial loss. And now, with a new fresh wind, you'll lose the rest AGAIN...and you'll have learned new things. I believe you will so do this. You'll find your true path to a happy weight....
If you are able, please allow me to continue to follow your journey. I'm at onceuponadiet atsy gmail dotsy com.
And be well...
YES, what those ladies above said!
Looking forward to the bright future of this blog, Lord willing!
my e-mail is apjosie at yahoo.
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I love reading your blog.
I also am on the way back down from a gain. I cannot believe how much I hate losing the same pounds over and over again just to gain them back. This last 19 I have lost I think 4 times in the past 9 years. I am really praying that I will be rid of them once and for all.
It is your time.
Dawne u know I want to continue reading. Wortmann.marcelle@gmail.com
My blog is also private and even then I get comments that *pisses* me off :)
Dawne, So glad to see this post. Sent you a FB message as you asked. Please allow me to continue reading your journey. Sharon
I would love to continue to read your blog my email addy is
halfmarathonersarah@gmail.com
Sarah
downwardtrenz@gmail.com
I don't want to lose sight of you!
I don't understand negative comments like that! As a yo-yo dieter, I have complete empathy for you having regained. And would love to read. waistingtimeblog@gmail.com
I've really struggled the last 3 months & have gained 5 or so pounds of the 70 I lost. We've had another family living with us & there is no end in sight. It's the. Making the big meals for them every night that causes such stress plus just having 2 others adults always around causes stress.
I'm struggling to make the choices I need to make to stay on the plan the Lord has given me. It's so similar to what He has told you to do.
I definitely wantntomcontinue to read your blog. I've recently read all your post archives again. I'm emailing my addresses via Facebook.
Linda Fode
Calgary
my email is melissadawn90@gmail.com
Hi Dawne,
I'm a fellow traveller. In many ways. I will msg you on FB. I wish you well and would love to follow your success on this journey.
It is really sad that there are people put there that like that. Well I haven't gained any back I sure haven't lost any on the last year. Such a waste of a year. You can do this & will. You have kept off more then half & right there that says something! My email is
chris_sarahd@yahoo.com
Isn't it telling that sniper's snipe ANONYMOUSLY! Only cowards hide behind anonymity.
I have gained weight and been quiet on the blogging front because of it. I am getting back into my stride slowly. You always inspire me so please keep me as a follower. I will send my email on Facebook.
Love and Hugs
Sheilagh
xxx
I've just gained back 12 of 20 painfully lost pounds, so I know the frustration and difficulty of keeping the weight off. Will be emailing you on facebook.
My mouth fell open in shock that someone would be that rude. Wow.
I'd like to follow you..my email is liquitoswife@gmail.com
Still rooting for you! You're will to keep going is encouraging.
I, too, would like to continue following your journey. You have not given up, that is what is important. My e-mail is doriss55@yahoo.com.
I would love to continue to follow your journey Dawne. You have been and continue to be such an inspiration to me.
I will be looking for you on facebook and emailing you my address!
I definitely want to be able to follow. seuler@twcny.rr.com.
Please delete my comment after you get my email. Thank you!!!
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