Newbie here who needs lots of support - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Blue Butterfly · 02-12-2007, 05:31 PM

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to this website but not new to dieting! I've been overweight pretty much since Grade 6. And I've been off and on diets since I was in high school.

The main problem that I have is that when I get discouraged or depressed I fall of the dieting wagon. I don't just fall off... I fall off hard. Then I get even more depressed and I eat even more. It's a vicious cycle.

My husband is very supportive, but I find the rest of my family isn't. They don't understand why I've had such a hard time losing weight. The rest of my family is thin though... so they can't understand where I'm coming from. I'm hoping that by posting on here, I'll have more support. I think the support will help me stay on the wagon. And, if I do fall off, I think that support will help me get back on faster.

Today is my first official day of my new lifestyle. I'm not dieting. I'm changing my eating habits so I'm eating proper portions of healthier foods. I'm tracking the foods I'm eating. It's much too easy for me to start eating and not realize how much I've eaten. I've also set my self a goal of working out 3 times a week.

I've put my story in a blog I started today. Check it out here if you're interested.

Thanks for "listening".

GirlyGirlSebas · 02-12-2007, 06:12 PM

We definitely understand what it means to fight the weight battle. No, its not easy, but it can be done. Have you had a chance to read the Goal and mini-goal forums? The stories of successful "loser" is truly inspirational. There are also many inspirational women who participate in this 100lb club. They did it and we can too! Looking forward to getting to know you.

rockinrobin · 02-12-2007, 06:20 PM

Hi butterfly!!! We're so glad to have you here. This is an exceptional place for advice, support and encouragement. I find it invaluable to me as I go along my journey. I'm sure you will to. Sounds like you have a great plan in place. It's not always easy this weightloss stuff, but it surely is rewarding and so worthwhile.

Good luck. Looking forward to getting to know you.

jellybelly06 · 02-12-2007, 07:06 PM

Hi there! Glad you came by. This really is a supportive place to be. You'll find great ideas! Jelly

SexyRevealed · 02-12-2007, 07:46 PM

Welcome!!!! Stick around and you will be motivated to succeed!

melsfolly · 02-12-2007, 08:03 PM

Welcome to the forum Blue Butterfly! Everyone here has been in your shoes so you've come to the right place. I look forward to seeing more posts from you soon.

Melissa

sharonrr · 02-12-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Butterfly

Today is my first official day of my new lifestyle. I'm not dieting. I'm changing my eating habits so I'm eating proper portions of healthier foods. I'm tracking the foods I'm eating. It's much too easy for me to start eating and not realize how much I've eaten. I've also set my self a goal of working out 3 times a week.

This paragraph is key to your weight goals. You are not dieting but changing your lifestyle. You also have set a goal for exercise. You are tracking everything you put in your mouth. All of this will help you reach your healthy weight. Glad to hear from you.

Cheryl14 · 02-12-2007, 08:41 PM

Hi Blue Butterfly!

Welcome to 3FC!!!

I read your interesting post and also your heartfelt blog. It sounds like you have put much thought into your plan and also have discussed a great deal with yourself about things that worked and those that didn't regarding weight loss in your past. You have really been busy organizing your strategies!

You will do this! Be sure to record each and every victory that you have because these will help you see yourself as a successful person on days that that the scale refuses to budge. A victory can be making a healthy choice in food rather than an unhealthy one. It can be noticing that you exercised more today than you did yesterday. There are so many wonderful things that should be noticed every day as we fight our weight loss battles. When we really care about ourselves and believe that we are worthy people, we then can free ourselves to lose the weight that is making us feel unhappy.

I look forward to reading future posts that you write and also can't wait to watch those numbers of yours go to where you'd like them to be!

Cheryl

Raelynn · 02-12-2007, 09:15 PM

Hi Butterfly! Welcome to 3FC. You wont find a better support group anywhere than all the members here.

I read your blog, and we have sooooooo much in common (including both having baby boys!). I've been overweight since grade 6 also, and our high pregnant weights are exactly the same. I look forward to getting to know you better.

TempleBody · 02-13-2007, 12:00 AM

Hey! Welcome to the group.

I'm also in Canada. I've just joined the site and I tell you it is awesome. Every time I feel like giving up they help & I fall off the wagon many times, but just reading their posts helps me back up again.

Oh and I also have a blog www.misswannabethin.wordpress.com

Lillibeth · 02-13-2007, 08:30 AM

You have chosen a great place to come for support.

You sound like you have already made really positive choices for yourself and 3FC will definately help you achieve your goals if you let it.

Good luck! Hope to see you here a lot in the future.

IlerJo · 02-18-2007, 12:36 PM

Welcome,Blue Butterfly.This is a great place to start with people who understands what your going thru.I'm 50 now and know the battle well.My best advice would be get LOTS of support and just journal.Maybe[I'm NO dr.] that would help you. It helped me to understand why I eat way to much.