just started Jenny today and im excited and nervous. I have a lot of weight to lose and im scared im going to cheat
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just started today!
Started by sabs40, Dec 03 2011 11:59 AM
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Posted 03 December 2011 - 03:49 PM
Welcome to Jenny and the boards! 
I hope you'll come to the boards often because you'll get a lot of support here, we can answer questions (usually one or more of us knows the answer or we'll know where to find it), you'll learn about other people's triumphs and small mistakes, and just enjoy this crazy, fun "family" we've created to support one another.
As for cheating, why would you want to punish yourself? Seriously, that's what who you will be "hurting" because then you have to deal with the lack of a loss or a possible gain and don't you deserve more than that? I think you do.
Just remember what brought you to Jenny in the first place. Yes, of course, it was to lose weight but if you can think about why that's important to you (to be healthier, to enjoy life more, to be a better roll model for children, etc.) then you can stand fast and not give in to temptation.
One of my favorite tricks whenever I feel the urge to do something I'm not supposed to is to set a kitchen timer for 30 or 60 minutes. Then go away and do something else to keep me occupied (phone a friend, come to the boards, take a bath, read a book, etc.) and then when the timer goes off you can think if you REALLY want whatever is tempting you. Usually by that time, that "evil" voice in your head will be quieter and you won't give in. (And that all gets easier the more often you do that.)
Anyway, I'm glad you're here and hope to see you more often and to hear about how things are going.
Phyllis
I hope you'll come to the boards often because you'll get a lot of support here, we can answer questions (usually one or more of us knows the answer or we'll know where to find it), you'll learn about other people's triumphs and small mistakes, and just enjoy this crazy, fun "family" we've created to support one another.
As for cheating, why would you want to punish yourself? Seriously, that's what who you will be "hurting" because then you have to deal with the lack of a loss or a possible gain and don't you deserve more than that? I think you do.
Just remember what brought you to Jenny in the first place. Yes, of course, it was to lose weight but if you can think about why that's important to you (to be healthier, to enjoy life more, to be a better roll model for children, etc.) then you can stand fast and not give in to temptation.
One of my favorite tricks whenever I feel the urge to do something I'm not supposed to is to set a kitchen timer for 30 or 60 minutes. Then go away and do something else to keep me occupied (phone a friend, come to the boards, take a bath, read a book, etc.) and then when the timer goes off you can think if you REALLY want whatever is tempting you. Usually by that time, that "evil" voice in your head will be quieter and you won't give in. (And that all gets easier the more often you do that.)
Anyway, I'm glad you're here and hope to see you more often and to hear about how things are going.
Phyllis
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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