[bigmomma]

Ok, this is my first time on a WL forum and I need all the help/support I can get.
My weight is at an all time high of 335.5 and it's time I regained control of my life and got healthy.

I have lost weight before, some 20+ years ago. I lost 80 lbs in 6 months. Boy did I look and feel good. My weight then was 175 and I did it by counting calories and walking.

My plan is to cut back and eventually start counting calories again. But most imporantly, I need to eat! That is my #1 problem, I don't eat all day, then when I get home from work (late at night) I eat dinner and go to bed. So basically my motabalizem (SP) has shut down, cause I've done it for years, least thats what the doctor said.

I have been in the 300's only in the past 7 years. I drink about 2 gallons of water a day and don't drink soda or eat sweats, or junk. Starches are my BIG problem, pasta, beans, rice, potatoes. When I have my yearly physical all my numbers are good but I am frustrated with all of this weight.

I have always been physically active, dancing, hiking, swimming, sports,etc. but I hurt my back in 4/07(work accident) which has put my physical activity on a tailspin. So I have gained 15 pounds since my accident. I decided pain or no pain I need to start moving my butt (while I wait for the doc's to decide what they are going to do) so this past Sunday 9/21/08 I started doing 30 minutes of swimming or activity. So far I have swam daily and walked once ( very painful, had to keep stopping ) for at least 30 minutes. Yea me, I have exercised and watched my food for six days

I'll be weighing myself on Monday's. My goal from 9/21 to 10/21 is 10lbs. wish me luck.

[gonnaloseit]

good luck to you, I have a lot of weight to lose too. just take things one day at a time. i think setting small goals is a great idea, it will help keep you motivated

[Kelleigh]

Hi Bigmomma and

I think you really should be eating three meals plus snacks everyday. Otherwise I think your body will go into starvation mode. We have lots of wonderful support, advice and ideas here. One board you may be interested in is our 300+ board. Check it and the others out and post where you feel like.

I'm glad you've joined us and wish you success!

[bargoo]

Welcome and good luck on deciding to reclaim your health. You can do it!!

[alisluv]

Hi bigmomma and welcome!

You definitely have the right idea by setting small goals, and starting to move. I need to take the same advice! I had started doing very well, then fell off the wagon....gotten lazy, blaming everything but my own self, and your post has motivated me to restart. One day at a time is the only way to begin, IMO.

Not knowing what your job is, I will assume that you do have a lunch break or at least some kind of short breaks during the day. You definitely need to eat periodically throughout the day- not just at dinner! I crave the same things you do - the high carb potatoes, pasta and rice - and those things are not friends in huge quantities! Finding the balance is the key - everything in moderation.

Best of luck to you!!

[bigmomma]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I should have added that I have never told anyone my weight before, it was kind of scary. I knew I could come here and tell you and not be judged. It's not like people can't see how big I am, but there is just something about numbers that shock people. So thanks for letting me let my hair down here and expose that part of myself , you know what I mean!!!