Old member who's back at it again... - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

ahope2277 · 03-30-2009, 10:53 AM

Hi guys!
So, here we go again! Quick background: I lost 65 pounds 3-4 years ago and posted on here for support (it's so nice not being alone in this). Welp, 3 years later I am OWNING the fact that I have put 20 pounds back on and very little of my clothing fits (NATURALLY-ARG!). Anyhow, I have felt absolutely terrible about myself, and I'm getting married in 2.5 months. I don't want feel this way at my wedding, BUT that's not why I'm back. I don't want to feel like this at all. I have always been "the fat friend" but for a couple years there, I was the skinny one! Now, I feel like the "pleasantly plump friend" haha.

Anyhow, I was 22-24 when I first lost my weight and now I'm 27. I feel like I'm going crazy but it's so much harder!! I'm trying to do everything the same, but it's just not going to work like that. I am tracking all my food, and I exercise about 5 days a week. I run, but HATE running in the PA winters, so I'm just getting back into it. I'm exciting to be with others who GET IT.

Here are some stats:
Height: 5'5
HW: 200/LW: 138

SW: 162.5
CW: 159.6
GW: 140

prepping · 03-30-2009, 11:24 AM

Welcome back ahope!
Looks like we're on a similar mission... looking and feeling better for a wedding that's coming up fast! (mine is 3 months away)

Look forward to "seeing" you around!

Wishing you the best!

ahope2277 · 03-30-2009, 12:06 PM

Yea! congratulations to you

Ok, maybe I'm just wishfully thinking it's 2.5 months away. Mine is June 20th, a week before

aimee88 · 03-30-2009, 12:13 PM

Welcome back ahope!

You can do it! Good luck to you

prepping · 03-30-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahope2277

Yea! congratulations to you

Ok, maybe I'm just wishfully thinking it's 2.5 months away. Mine is June 20th, a week before

lol, whereas I freak out if anyone tries to shorten the time and say that it's 2 months rather than 3.

sjdphc · 03-30-2009, 02:20 PM

Welcome back ahope! Yes, we are in the same boat as well. I too lost a lot of weight between the ages of 22-24 (40 lbs). I think I have gained it all back and then some, but I'm too scared to get on the scale! LOL! I am now 28 and doing the same thing I did back in my "younger" days. I've been exercising 5 days a week and eating right. I hope to see some results by the summer (June)! I would love to fit comfortably in my size 10s again! My size 12s are like a second skin! CONGRATULATIONS on getting married! I love LOVE! It's beautiful! Hopefully we all can continue to motivate each other!