Hi everybody! I've been hanging around this site for a while since I found it, but decided today that I might as well make a user account!
My name is Mary, I'm a 20 year old Web & Graphic Design student at the Axia College (University of Phoenix online school) and I've been struggling with weight for what seems like forever. I'm a mood-eater - I'm sad, I eat; I'm happy, I eat. It's a depressing cycle, lol. Over the last year and a half I went through some minor depression (which I didn't realize was depression until after I'd gotten out of it by myself) and I gained 20lbs. In Jr. High I was a dancer and throughout most of high school I was a healthy, slim(mer) size 10-12. After 2 years in college I'm now a size 16 (was an 18 there for a while with the depression).
I'm turning my life around for the better (and healthier); since May I've shed nearly 20lbs and almost 3 full points off my BMI, which I'm impressed with. It was hard work. I had hit a plateau for a while, but today I believe I broke through finally and started losing weight again.
My goal is to get back between 130 and 140, like I used to weigh, and eventually work my way back to a size 10 (maybe even a size 8!). I'm going back to Disney World in January (my best friend and I have started taking annual trips), and I want to see how close I can get to my goal before then.
ETA: I was so excited to de-lurk that I forgot about pictures! Jump to Post #5 to see my progress so far!
Last edited by platformnine; 08-27-2009 at 09:55 PM.
Reason: forgot to add something!
Also, I attached some pictures since I forgot to post one, and because I'm a slight camera whore... :P
The first one is before a rafting trip in Talkeetna, Alaska (I just got back from an Alaskan Cruise) and the second one is the day before on a hiking trail. 212 lbs, Aug 2 & 3, 2009. The third picture is at a Phillies game with my step sister and her friend. 222 lb, May 2009.
The final picture is from Monday (Aug. 24, 2009) at 207 lb. I was taking a picture of my latest knit (the big ol' chunky thing around my neck) for my pile of Christmas gifts, haha! I can already see a difference in my face :3
Just wanted to say hi from another new member! Its great that you have already lost 20 pounds. I also want to get into your goal weight range or a few pounds over! But if you need a buddy to keep you motivated and to do the same for me just let me know! Keep up the great work!
Howdy :)
Welcome! 
Glad you posted! Congrats on your progress so far 
