[McKenziesmomma]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm new to this site. I haven't had a very positive experience with other message boards. I'm lookin' for some ladies who are in the same boat that I'm in (overweight and lookin' to lose it). So, no matter where you are in your journey whether you are just getting started, well on your way, or reached your goal....I'm here to make friends and and share my story ...and I hope you'll share yours with me too!! I'm lookin for motivators, and I hope to help motivate as well !

A little about myself:

I live in a small town in Tennessee. I have been married for 4 years. I have a 10 month old daughter who is my life! I am a Junior in college majoring in secondary biology. I don't work (other than Wife/Mommy/Homemaker/student...LOL). I'm so blessed in my life, and I just want to enjoy it more. I have one of the most loving families.

I'm 5'3", and I weight 257 lbs. My weight is all I think about. It affects me and what I can do everyday. I don't go anywhere if I can help it because I'm so self conscience I think everyone is constantly judging me. I can't find clothes that are pretty and flattering. I miss out on alot because of my weight. I see pictures of me from family events, and I just want to cry. I don't want my daughter to grow up and see me like this. I don't want to miss out on life with my family because I don't want to go out because I'm afraid I will see someone I graduated high school with and they will think, "Geez, she's a fat *** now!!" I consider myself a pretty smart person. I know what it takes to lose weight. I just haven't done it for some reason, but now I am ready.

My first goal is going to be 215 lbs....but my ultimate goal is going to be 120 pounds. I can't wait. I just imagine what it is going to be like at that weight. Going shopping and being able to find lots of clothes that look awesome, Playing with my daughter and not hurting or getting tired, going places and feeling confident about myself and not caring who I run into, but most of all finally loving myself! I don't think I will every be happy with myself until I accomplish this.

So....any words of wisdom, support, thoughts, or stories are welcome!!

Wish me luck

Melissa

[BlzMaxGnrCCJkMly]

set several small goals for yourself! take one step at a time! you can do it!

[Carrie3146]

Welcome Melissa.

I think you'll find lots of encouragement and support here. It's hard to get yourself started on dieting, exercising, thinking differently...and then to admit it and be willing to talk about it in a public forum. You've taken some big steps already, so congratulations. You're among friends here.

[smyrah]

McKenziesmomma you will make it this what you need.: running:

[smyrah]

McKenziesmomma you will make it this what you need.: :

[RissaIsAFatty]

Hello! I'm right with you on this one... I'm 5'5" and 230 pounds. I have 2 small children and really really really don't want them to see me the way I saw my own mother. I really would like to learn to love myself as well, but it's kind of hard when you look in the mirror and feel nothing but disgust! It's nice to know that there are others out there that are in the same boat that I'm in and that I will have people to talk to about issues along the way! Yay! Keep your head up and remember... ONE POUND AT A TIME!

[McKenziesmomma]

Thanks for all the really nice posts!! I'm sooo excited!

[GetItRight]

Welcome McKenziesmomma- I am new to this site as well. Rissel is right. ONE POUND AT A TIME. There seems to be plenty of new people to this site every day and from reading the forums I see that there is plenty of encourgement here. I am sure we will all reach our goal, One day at a time, One pound at a time.

Good luck to you,

[McKenziesmomma]

Again thanks for all the support everyone.

Silly question.....Where would be a good place to post my goals (short and long term) and update it with progress...things that I'm doing that are working for me so that others could possibly benefit and so people can comment on things I could improve on and such????

[Salubrious Fervor]

Just wanted to say hello too!