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So this year, I've managed to regain 50 of the 70 pounds I lost a few years ago. I fell out of exercising and have gotten back into eating fast food and binging on large quantities of comfort foods. Damn, I hate that I let this happen. I am presently 100 pounds overweight. 
I'm not joking around about getting myself back on track. I know that I will never be skinny again, and I don't imagine myself ever signing up for a marathon or winning any fitness awards ... BUT ... I'm embarrassed by my weight, I feel bad about myself, and I am determined to start doing something about it. This year is going to fly by ... I can either start next year at this same high weight (or worse) or I can chip away at the damage that I have done to myself. My goal for the year is to simply get back to the 70 pound weight loss ..... so to lose 50 pounds. I know that will leave me fairly plump still, but I just ache over the weight that I have regained. If I am able to lose more then great, but as it is, I'll take just getting back to where I was.
The plan? I've decided to start with low carb to jumpstart myself. I bought myself pre-made, frozen, Atkins meals and some shakes and snacks to start. I know it's not a permanent solution, but I'm hoping that it will get me back on track. With school, I need the easy solution. We have a microwave on campus in our common room, so bringing a meal with me is an easy way for me to have lunch or dinner while I'm there. This will help me avoid the campus fast food or McDonalds on the way home. I may or may not stick with a low carb lifestyle. It worked for me once before, but I gave it up. We'll see. If not, I'll be in here asking for advice.
As far as exercise is concerned....I'm really badly out of shape. It's bad. To top it off, my joints all hurt so much that its hard to even get comfortable in bed at night. So ... I've decided to start with something super simple and work up. For starters, I'll just be doing 10 or 15 minutes of walking. That is just one time around our block and is doable even with the bitter -15- -25F weather we've been having. As I am able, I will begin to up the time. My goal will be ultimately to get back to jogging. A few years ago, I could run 3 miles. That is my goal again. It should be manageable.
So ... this is my blog space where I will update my progres. At some point, I might post a before and after pic (IF there is an after). I won't post a before off the bat though.
If there is no progress, I feel no need to humiliate myself.
Kris
I'm not joking around about getting myself back on track. I know that I will never be skinny again, and I don't imagine myself ever signing up for a marathon or winning any fitness awards ... BUT ... I'm embarrassed by my weight, I feel bad about myself, and I am determined to start doing something about it. This year is going to fly by ... I can either start next year at this same high weight (or worse) or I can chip away at the damage that I have done to myself. My goal for the year is to simply get back to the 70 pound weight loss ..... so to lose 50 pounds. I know that will leave me fairly plump still, but I just ache over the weight that I have regained. If I am able to lose more then great, but as it is, I'll take just getting back to where I was.The plan? I've decided to start with low carb to jumpstart myself. I bought myself pre-made, frozen, Atkins meals and some shakes and snacks to start. I know it's not a permanent solution, but I'm hoping that it will get me back on track. With school, I need the easy solution. We have a microwave on campus in our common room, so bringing a meal with me is an easy way for me to have lunch or dinner while I'm there. This will help me avoid the campus fast food or McDonalds on the way home. I may or may not stick with a low carb lifestyle. It worked for me once before, but I gave it up. We'll see. If not, I'll be in here asking for advice.
As far as exercise is concerned....I'm really badly out of shape. It's bad. To top it off, my joints all hurt so much that its hard to even get comfortable in bed at night. So ... I've decided to start with something super simple and work up. For starters, I'll just be doing 10 or 15 minutes of walking. That is just one time around our block and is doable even with the bitter -15- -25F weather we've been having. As I am able, I will begin to up the time. My goal will be ultimately to get back to jogging. A few years ago, I could run 3 miles. That is my goal again. It should be manageable.
So ... this is my blog space where I will update my progres. At some point, I might post a before and after pic (IF there is an after). I won't post a before off the bat though.
If there is no progress, I feel no need to humiliate myself.Kris
I also know that I've done it before successfully though and that if I can just keep going slowly that I will get there. Believing in myself and my ability to get there will take some time. 
we're all cheering for you! My depression is sooooo much better when I'm getting regular exercise. It's amazing what the endorphin kick, sense of accomplishment and time away from the constant interruptions and drama of kids does for my mood.
You definitely can do this. I'm glad that talking about things here has led to us (collectively) being your reality check when you're down on yourself, and that it's helpful for you!
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