Hi-My name is Michelle. I am 28 y/o and I live in Chicago. I am an aspiring opera singer and voice teacher. I have been dealing with being a "big girl" since I was really young. As well as being overweight, I am also really tall (6'0 close to 6'1). The whole tall thing has really allowed me to carry an excess amount of weight w/out really realizing it-livin' in a dream world!! But for the past year I have been going to Northwestern Hospitals Wellness Institute. I see a psycologist, and a nutritionist, and a doctor. Not all at once-but spread out. It has been a real comprehensive program that has REALLY gotten me to look at my behavior and how I got to be this size. I am also on Meridia because I found that I was hovering at a stupid plateau and it has helped me jump it. I am here because I am looking for support-I am sick of all my skinny friends pushing food on me-not wanting to kill the mood by saying"TRYING TO lose weight HERE!" I am really trying to copewith the pressure of it all-parents/friends/society/MYSELF! I am just glad to see you all are here-it makes me feel good-and I hope to help you as well.

Hi Michelle, welcome! Support is what we're all about here!

Welcome Michelle!
Congrats on choosing a new "lifestyle'
I also have been carrying my weight "well" as a tall-er ladee!
If you need any support/want to chat you can find my info in my profile!

Welcome Michelle!

Hello and Welcome!! Good luck with your weight loss!

Welcome to our group! Glad to have you hear! Congrats on your determination!

AmberM