A new year, a new Administration, a new GG WL/M thread!

[Systematic Chaos]

Today's weight - 488
Change since last weigh-in - +8 (since about 2 months ago)

I'm not in any way surprised to see that I've managed to gain a few lbs. recently, with everything that's been happening regarding the medical system and our finances. But, I will say this much, the damage is far less than I thought it would be, given how stressed-out and annoyed I've been feeling. I was terrified of the scale and did my best to avoid it, until today, fully expecting that I'd be hovering up around 500 once again. I plan to buckle down and redouble my efforts to eat right and keep my portions under control, and I really am confident that I can be back on track before long.

I hope that all of us will find 2009 to be a better, easier and more rewarding year than the last eight have been overall. I know the economy is looking really ugly, but I still have hope that Obama will be able to keep any further decline to a minimum before starting a rebound through the repair of our national infrastructure.

Lotsa big hugs, :grouphug:
Kirk aka Gentle Giant

[Catshrink]

1. You're not the only one who gained!

I only gained back two but, it's the same percentage as your weight gain (about 1.5%). So, let's get back to work, eh!

I had a load of stress at work, since early August. It really got to me mid-October which is when I started backsliding. I got it under control over Christmas and relost some of what I'd regained. So now I'm "only" up the two pounds. The good news is that the stress is over, for the most part. I was able to get someone else to pick up the load.

So, GG, handshake/fistbump agreement that we're "back on the wagon", okay? I plan to be diligent and careful -- except that I have a bottle of champagne chilling for the 20th. No promises that day. In honor of Obama's inauguration, I will have champagne and pie.

(I bought a pie on election day, had a slice that night, then took the rest to work the next day so I wouldn't eat the whole thing. I'll do the same thing this time.) I've already asked for the day off to enjoy all the hoopla. I am so stoked!!!

[lavenderdiva]

2. Hey GG

good to hear from you... yeah, sometimes just getting on that scale and facing those numbers is the only way to take the situation in hand, and get back on track. Glad to hear your fear of being around 500 wasn't realized, and your outlook is more confident.

I'm with you: I think 2009 will be better for all of us!:hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[Systematic Chaos]

3. Thank you, as always.

The more time I have to ponder everything that transpired this last couple months, the more... I guess the word would be zen... I feel about it. I think I'm finally picking up some important lessons here which until now have evaded me. That's always a good thing!

:hug:

[Catshrink]

4. Thanks to you I got off my ass and went to the gym tonight.

I didn't go yesterday because I had a severe case of the Monday blahs. But I went tonight. I'll probably be sore tomorrow but it will pass.

Ugh. I did it!

[Marrah_G]

5. hey GG

I'm only 5'2 and 275 pounds, so I am right there with you. I decided ( oddly enough after watching the biggest loser marathon) that I am going to do it this time.

So here is to a new year and a new "all of us".

Maybe we can keep each other motivated.

[justgamma]

6. Hey, GG

It is going to be a great 2009. I can feel it in my bones.

I set my goals in 5 lb. increments. So you only have 3 lbs to lose to get over the hump. You can do it! I know you can!

Here's to a fine 2009. :fistbump: