I am not a quitter!!!
Why do people leave Buddyslim? I am sure each has their own reasons. I have been tempted to leave myself a few times. I was angry at myself for staying at the same weight. I have wanted to leave because I have gained weight and I felt like a downer to my team. I wanted to leave before because I was getting too honest and scaring myself. But, I stayed. I have been in Buddyslim for over 2 years now. I sure thought I would be at my goal weight by now, but I am not, and I have not even reached onederland yet….but I will.
I am sad because I think of the people I have met in the 2 plus years I have been on BS. I have met people whom have lost significant amounts of weight. I haven’t seen them latlely, but I do hope that they are still at their goals. I have been buddies with people very excited about losing their first pounds, and then suddenly they are gone. There are very, very few people who have been here since I started. It’s very sad to me to get close to a buddy and then they stop coming on, and then I have lost a friend. Maybe I am too sensitive. But it bothers me. I put a lot of time and effort into getting to know you!!!
I feel I make a commitment to my team to participate and show up. It’s my duty. I love my team and my teammates!! I think part of being a good buddy is to be committed to take part in your weightloss and not to give up on yourself. We all have bad days, and we all gain weight, and we all lose weight. It’s ok. You are not unique. Don’t quit because you can’t get past your plateau, or quit because things are getting difficult, or now you have to exercise and you don’t want to. You owe this to yourself!!! We are here to help you and thusly to help ourselves. By me reaching out to help others, it motivates me to work a little harder, to try a new workout, to eat better, and to be more accountable. I am actually a little angry. I see myself in those quitters. If only I knew that quitting and not doing anything would lead to the diabetes I have today…..maybe I would not have quit so many times in the past!
I am proud of myself today, and for my buddies that are still here, not giving up. Yeah, maybe we are not liking the scale right now, but we are not going to give up today!! I am in it to win it, and by God, I plan to be on buddyslim a long, long time!!! Thank you everyone for your particpation in keeping buddyslim alive for me and I thank you all for not giving up!! We will do this!!! Be it 5 years, I am going to reach my goals!!!!
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Stace you’re doing great. I used to get mad at staying at the same weight but there are SO many people that just give up and go back to their old habits and gain all of the weight back… which means they never learned a thing at ALL when they were losing weight. You’re not like that. I’m glad you’re happy — you should be! You KICK ASS!!!!!!!!
wow 2 yrs.. wow long time. i do not think i will leave as of now i do not understand why people are leaving this great site but.. i have only been here for not even 4 months.
but i know i am not going to leave cause i gain.
it is sad cause i try to get to know people too and it feelslike loosing a friend to me too..
i will always be there for you!!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR BLOG! I did one yesterday. Honey, you are stuck with me!
Thanks you guys for your support!!!!! I appreciate it!
aye! glad you’re still here stacey!
you’re obviously no stinkin’ quitter…
what you typed up there is right!
“We will do this!!! Be it 5 years, I am going to reach my goals!!!!”
yahhh!!!
gawd! it’s so easy to get me pumped up!
woOt!!!! you rock missy! OoOw!
I think you made a lot of great points. I know I have wanted to leave when I was just not doing well. I was afraid I was disappointing everyone. The only time I can see myself being disappointed is if someone leaves and doesn’t come back after a couple of weeks. So I am going to assume everyone else feels the same.
I love this blog and I love your attitude and I am so happy you and I are both still here.
I am glad you are sticking it out! You are definitely one of my favorite buddies!
I love hearing about your progress. I know I’ve told you many times but I feel SO proud of you because I know what it is like because of my mom.
I am happy to see some people come back but sad to not see others back yet
So true, I am in this for live…to live better, healthier & happier
plus you never know if you quit one day you might have been successful and broke your plateau the next day, you know?
Hey girl, I hear ya! I miss the ppl who leave
I never thought I could be off here so long, used to be every time my computer had issues I went through withdrawl, but since I’ve been pregnant, I’ve been WAY lax on coming on here to support and cheer on everyone.
I’m hoping that when I get permission to get back on track, I’ll get my old buddyslim drive back, get this weight back off, and keep heading toward my original goal!!!
I agree with you Stacey…it is sad when people just suddenly disappear!!!!
I am staying right here…not leaving when the chips are down…thats why I came here in the first place-for support & to connect with people that are reaching for the same goal!!
I also think it’s important to remain active even when you reach goal weight. The whole process is about getting & staying healthy..giving & receiving support. This is an important site!! I love it!
I think this was a great blog because it came from your heart. I have only been in BS for a month but I have seen how people come and go. Ive had the same thoughts about leaving as you have for the same reasons but like you Im no quitter!!!
Wow, Stacey, wow. I will never leave. I have made so many friends here, and still keep in touch with some who have gone. But there is a sweet, loving spirit about this place that keeps me coming back
hi stacey
i’m still here . and you know how long that has been. don’t ever give up. i finally got my weight to start moving again and i went down to 194.we can do this. together….you rock girl….love gwen
good thought, i was having somewhat of a pityparty myself but i am reaching my goals. i like your thoughts and your determination. nice blog.
I know how much you have goin on and to see your dedication, yet again, is wonderful! Keep it up!