Hey there everyone. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I just joined today. Let me tell you about myself.
I am 29 - will be 30 the end of November. To date I have lost over 80 pounds - all without surgery. I am 5'2" and weight 115. My starting weight was over 200, though I am not sure of the exact number.
I lost the weight due to a life change. I was eating out EVERDAY for EVERY meal. I was in a bad situation and moved in with a friend and her family. My friend actually made home cooked meals every night and I began walking her dogs everyday. The first 30 lbs pretty much fell off, the rest has been work.
I enjoy the challange of keeping my weight where it is. I don't keep a food log, though I track my calories most days.
My biggest struggles are the fact that I have NO self control. If I want to eat something, I give in. I pretty much have to or I will obsess over it until I eat it. I'm a big stress eater and can't say no to anything sweet.
I've been watching the threads for the past few days and I love the suport that everyone gives each other. I am in need of this support as well. Though I have lost 80 lbs, I still feel like the 200 lbs short fat chick. I have loose skin still and I just basically don't see the weight loss.
I look forward to tracking my success with everyone and returning that support advice to those in need.
Hi snflwr04!
Congrats on losing 85 pounds - what an achievement!
Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated, inspired and entertained!
There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. Then we have to keep if off! The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.
I've only been here a short time myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of cheating or giving up.
So welcome - you 've found the right place - you'll be a wonderful addition by sharing your weight loss success - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!
and congradulation on losing 80lbsthat is amazing. We are the same height and about the same size when u started losing weight, knowing the progress u have made have giving me a lot of hope that I can do it too. keep up the good.
Thanks everyone. I hope to post before and after pics soon. Today my excercise is going to be raking the leaves, mowing the lawn and walking the dog. I hope to reverse some of the damage I did this past week with all the halloween goodies.
Have a great day everyone.
Remember - today is going to be a healthy eating day !!
Hello Everyone
and congradulation on losing 80lbs
that is amazing. We are the same height and about the same size when u started losing weight, knowing the progress u have made have giving me a lot of hope that I can do it too. keep up the good.
