Dear Linda -- Just don't give up. Those sore knees and ankles can improve. Just 12 lbs ago, I could not walk across the room without pain. It's better; I now can hike a couple of miles.

What I hate the most is how my fat is effecting my health. I'm scared of the possibility of getting diabetes and heart disease. I already have borderline high blood pressure and thats bad enough.

My brother just passed away last month at age 57 due to clogged arteries. I am only 1 year younger and it really shook my world how serious and quick it was for him. So I am using his memory as my means to push forward and lose this weight.

AppleValley -- I was amazed at the difference I got in my bp from just doing some walking regularly. That helped me get back on track this time. Keep your focus. Your brother would be proud of you for all your efforts. They are soooo worth it.

My clothes are getting too tight. I hate that the nicest clothes, especially ones on sale are for smaller sizes. Well I really can't think of any thiing I love about being fat. I guess I hate everything.

Thanks for the tip! Thats exactly how I am starting out. I am talking walks several times a week. We also had snow and ice for a couple of days so I was out there shoveling while my heart was pounding!!

I notice that too! I hate that the cute clothes are always in small sized. Even without my excess weight I am too tall and large to ever fit into a size 6!!

I'm with iwannalose... PICTURES. (I'm also with you on the tiny mom that complains about being fat... how annoying is that?)

A couple years back when I was about 50 pounds lighter, I LOVED being in pictures. A bad picture meant that I was making a weird face or blinking, not like now where EVERY picture is a bad picture because I'm fat, and because I'm just not as into making myself look nice as I was when I was thinner.

I finally broke down and got some pictures from my friend of the highest weight I was ever at... It was hard seeing them, and they're really rare (ha) as I hid from cameras for a long time. But I'm going to eventually want them for my before and afters!

I hated not being able to keep up with my family's activities. I hated being out of breath walking a short distance. I hated admitting that my fat was interfering with the quality of my life. I hated admitting that actually turned down invitations to do things because of my weight.

I'm with "the slim me" - it is HARD to lose weight. But SOOOOO worth the effort to lose and maintain!

I'm never going back. I LOVE hiking with the kids, shopping for clothes, accepting invitations to go out, and planning active vacations with my DH. I've stopped putting my life on hold and started living again

Oh my goodness, I can relate to all of you. I thought I was alone with all of these feelings. I cannot stand to go shopping because it is to tiring trying to find somethings that makes you look better. I get tired of the looks from others and the remarks kids make, the ones you hear and I guess they do not realize just how much their remarks hurt. Kids hollering across the parking lot to FREE WILLIE and all you want to do is hide, cry, and just fade away. I want to dance again, give my self a bath without help, to have passionte sex with my husband again. I know this takes a tole on him but he stays here with me. Thank God for him. Some days you just want to stay home and cry. But now I am on the move, I have lost 20.8 pounds and I will not give up. I will be here to see my kids grow and marry and I will dance again. I am accepting all support, it is needed and I will continue to pray to God for I know he listens and that he cares for me. I will get though this, we all will. I wish I had a picture to show, but I an new at this and don't even know how to add one. I will find out so you will see me soon. Can't wait for my kids to see the new me and be proud of me.

Hi there counting down,
You look great and are doing well. I fell all of the things you said and I have come to realize that I am the temple of God and he deserves the best and now I know that he wants the best for me so I am heading towards that goal. Thanks for your inspirational words. All of you ladies out there, we can do this, we will do this, we are all in this together. Let's be encouraged. Each small step I take is getting me closer to my goal, closer to God and a thinner me.

LOL, wow I can relate to all of your comments! I hate shopping and I have a choice between different colored potatoe sacks with elastic waists. I walk by the 'thin' clothes and just drool. I even sometimes get delusional and try some on getting stuck in them...LOL Next thing I know I am panicing and bending myself like a pretzel in the dressing room to get out of them! LOL
Afterwards, I am saying "What the **** was I thinking?" LOL

Sandy

blog = www.mygritsconfessions.com

I am new here and love the support you all give each other.
I have committed to work on liberating the lovely slim female trapped within the bulging outer layers! It will take some time but it's good to know help and support are at hand.
I joined Weight Watchers on line today and oh boy do I have a lot to learn and re-learn! My portion sizes can feed a family of six so radical adjustments are needed, along with motivation and determination. I have been allocated 20 points per day and clocked up 29 with great ease! Need to plan my meals and shopping carefully!
Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Colormerd 47 -- We are here for you. I know there are temptations and weak moments. Lately, when I feel tempted, I keep reminding myself of the question, "Wilt thou be healed?" We can do this; we are not alone. This is one case in which we need to minister to ourselves and each other. God wants to bless us. Stand strong.

TeresaUK - Welcome! Have faith in yourself, and realize the benefits of staying strong and seeing your dreams unfold, instead of remaining where you are! Your worth it!

Sandy

blog - www.mygritsconfessions.com

I hate trying on a million outfits because none of them seem to look good or quite right....when I know I wore the same thing 6 months ago and it looked awesome!