New to site but not to weight struggles!
 

Hi there! I'm em! I thought since I'm new here I'd introduce myself...

I'm 15 (almost 16) years old and I have pretty much always been overweight. I grew up surrounded by food and although my mom tried her best to keep us both healthy we didn't really end up that way.

She has been through alot of health problems, especially recently and seeing what she is going through has hleped me realize that I really need to get get my weight down into a healthy range. My mom has tried everything to loose her weight but has some condition (idk the name) that prevents her from doing so.

I want to get healthy so that I don't end up that way. I love her so much and I think it would make her really happy to see me healthy. She says she worries about me because she wasn't up to my highest weight untill after she had me. So, I want to loose the weight now while it's "easier." :rolleyes:

This isn't just somthing I'm doing cause I don't want to turn into my mother. This is something I'm doing for me. I know in my heart that God has a totally awesome plan for my life. I am doing this so that I can be around (and healthy enough) long enough to finish it.

I would like a buddy/accountability partner:hug: that I could IM/E-mail daily because I have found that if I don't have someone helping me and pushing me I won't do it.;)

I started The Best Life Diet Phase 1 about a week ago. I am on Level 1 on the fitness scale.

I am so glad I found a site where I can come for advice and encouragement!

TTYL-EM

Hey there Elle

It's good to hear you want to be healthy! That's the most important thing about losing weight. I've lost weight before...and gained it...and lost it...well you know the story. This time it's for good!

I would love to be your support buddy!! email me... [email protected]

Hope we can get to know each other better on this website as I just joined as well :)

Welcome Elle and kudos on trying to live a more healthy lifestyle! Body image issues can be so hard for teenage girls and it's great to see someone who wants to be healthy, not just skinny. I'm sure your mom will be proud of the changes you're making. Feel free to PM me on here if you ever need some extra support :)

Welcome!

Glad you are wanting to get healthier!

You are welcome to email me as well, [email protected], if you have yahoo messenger you can send me a message there as well, my screen name is the same as my email.