I can do this! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

madys momma · 01-22-2009, 11:20 AM

Hi, my name is Carrie. I turn 30 tomorrow, and for the past 20 years have struggled with my weight. About 7 years ago I joined WW and lost 105 pounds in 13 months, I have since gained back 70 pounds...I work out 3 to 5 times a week, but food is my weakness...I don't typically go overboard with bad choices, I just make enough bad choices that it adds up! I will not live the next 30 years like this...There has never been a day that I can remember that I didn't wake up thinking about food or my weight...

Christmas Day 2007, my husband, baby, and I were on our way to my family's for Christmas when we hit ice and rolled our SUV. My husband was killed. My baby didn't have a scratch on her. She is truly a miracle. I have survived one of the toughest years of my life and I have come out a stronger woman, but I know that I can be stronger if I get control of my weight issue and make a cognizant effort to just be happier. It doesn't matter what the number on the scale says so much as it matters what choices I make in being healthy...I can do this...if I didn't break when my husband died I know I am strong enough to get my arms around my weight...I want to be happy...I want to be a mom with lots of energy and a mom that my daughter can look up to and say "mommy you're beautiful, I want to be just like you"...I want to be able to be in a relationship and not worry if he is thinking about my weight...I want to be able to enjoy life to it's fullest and I am going to!

Thank you all for your support...I may not post a lot, but reading your triumphs and struggles has already helped me have a good week...

katyp · 01-22-2009, 11:21 AM

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welcome....

it seems you have been through things that are hard for me to understand but there is always people here, to listen and help out

xxxx

ps happy birthday

iwannalose · 01-22-2009, 11:56 AM

Hi Carrie,
I cried when I read your post. So nice to "meet" you.
I hope we can support each other and help each other to victory! I'd love to see a picture of your precious baby.
God spared her, I know He has plans for her life.
((((((((((((()))))))))))
Donna

iwannalose · 01-22-2009, 11:57 AM

By the way....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

madys momma · 01-22-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by iwannaloose

Hi Carrie,
I cried when I read your post. So nice to "meet" you.
I hope we can support each other and help each other to victory! I'd love to see a picture of your precious baby.
God spared her, I know He has plans for her life.
((((((((((((()))))))))))
Donna

Thank you so much Donna...I know God has plans for her...she is a miracle...I know we can support each other and find victory!Jetplane1.jpg

mommymady4.jpg I have attached the pics of Mady and Me...still trying to figure out how to do a pic and a signature.

Carrie

midwife · 01-23-2009, 02:27 PM

Welcome Carrie!

My condolences on the loss of your husband. I can't even imagine....I am so glad you and your daughter are safe and well. She is beautiful!!! Just like you!

To set up a sig, you need to be a member for 20 days and have 20 posts. That time will be here before you know it!!

Look around and settle in. We have lots of subforums divided by eating plan, exercise, age and more.

I'm glad you're here!!

mariamherrera · 01-23-2009, 02:51 PM

Hi Carrie- your story is truly touching! I grew up just a lil east of you IN worthington, MN- now I live in washington- But..my best fried died about 5 years ago in a car accident driving to Sioux falls from Worthington on some Ice as well- I can't imagine losing my husband- But I can sorta relate to losing some one in a car accident! We are all here fro you if you need it! what sort of plan are you going to be following? I recommend calorie counting! It's been wonderful for me! I still et to eat all the foods I love! nothing is truly off limits!

Thighs Be Gone · 01-23-2009, 02:57 PM

I am so glad you have found us. Hugs to you and your baby. You can do this. We are all here for you.