I would like to start this post by opening up and sharing my thoughts.
I used to be a very ambitious and positive career minded person.
Now I feel depressed, I have put on 4 stones and avoid going out. I have not worked for an employer for 16 years bringing up my children. I feel I am getting health issues as I do no exercise.
I don't feel confident about my ability or my size. I have been scared of failure so would just bury my head in the sand, rather than deal with an issue.
Today I will become positive !
I want to loose 4 stones weight, become healthy and get a job. I hope I will make some new friends in this community who will support me and I hope I can help to support others.
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Good morning, positive01
You can do this and we're 5000% behind you! You have come to the right place and the support you will receive will be second to none - and that's a fact! lol
Super-good luck to you on your weight-loss and confidence boosting journey! I genuinely wish you the very best!
Good luck in your journey! I too am out of work and it does sap your positivity. I can’t wait to be out and about once again. Job interview tomorrow so fingers crossed it will be sooner rather than later. Don’t forget you old ambitious self is in there somewhere! Just sometimes takes a while to find again.
Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum positive01 and well done on taking that first step to a new fitter and slimmer you 😊
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Good luck, follow the advice from the admins on here and you will soon start to feel a little different. And don't worry too much about having been out of employment while raising your children. What with one thing and another I did that for eight years, and during that time I learned so much from being a parent that has made me a much better bet at work! Time management, project management, negotiating skills, resourcefulness, team working, resilience - you get the picture! I learned it all from being a stay at home mum!
Please don’t feel depressed. I am overweight and trying to lose 3 stone. It’s hard in the beginning but you can lose weight just by eating healthy. I wish you all the best and stay positive.
Hi, my story is very similar. I have suffered from bouts of depression for the last 20 years and really feel in a rut now. I have 61/2 stone to lose as I have been gradually putting on weight since I had my daughter 21 years ago. I feel I'm in a vicious circle. My diet is fairly healthy although I do have a problem with portion control on carbs. My main problem is lack of exercise. I know I should do it but my confidence and body consciousness is holding me back. I know this would help my mood too.
Welcome - positive attitude has definitely been my key to perseverance. Keep Going - there will be ups therefore there will be downs - just remember ‘tomorrow is always Fresh with no mistakes in it’ Keep Going!! Good Luck - keep smiling 😃
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