Hello all, my name is Rachel. I am 32 years old (just turned on the 20th of August) and have been overweight my entire life. By the time I was 12, I weighed 194 pounds, and my weight increased exponentially from that point. I weigh a little over 500 pounds now, and am taking the steps I should have years ago to change my life.
I have suffered with venous insufficiency and almost yearly bouts of ceullulitis, and am fed up. I have tried dieting for ages, but it seems like everything I've tried has been half-hearted. I've been teased mercilessly, been made to feel ashamed of my body and the way I look- and as a result I've sort of slunk into a shell of depression and misery.
I'm hoping this is a fresh start, as I don't think I'll live much longer if I don't change my ways.
Rachel A77. I started my journey almost weighing close to 300 lbs. I know how you feel. I started eating better and exercising because of exactly what you said, I don't think I will live much longer if I don't change my ways. I am here if you ever need to talk. We can do this, you can do this, we can do it together!
Welcome, Rachel! Kick your shoes off and relax, have a look around. There are lots of forums, so there is something for everyone. I look forward to getting to know you!
Welcome Rachel, from the bottom of our hearts...It is a lifelong journey and I am so proud of you to post here and visit here. I live in Maine. My boyfriend has family in Boston. Planning to move closer next summer, cape code. But anywho....we are all here for you....I started at 310, august 2008, have had plenty ups and downs. Weight watchers works for me. I spoke with people who are doing or have done weight watchers, researched ww on the net....there are meetings and there is online and there is also WW at home (a package you can order to learn WW). I have tried a few different things, adkins, south beach, diet pills....nothing has worked for so long as WW...I have learned with WW that this is a lifestyle. We can do this together, day by day, please let me know if I can help anyway...
Thank you all SO much. What a warm welcome! I am going to the gym with my sister each night- and although I'm only able to do a little bit at a time, it's enough to break a sweat and make me feel a little bit better.
I have serious impulse control issues- I'm the kind of girl who can't eat just one of something, but will devour everything and then feel terrible about myself for doing it.
But I"m going to try coming to this board every day- and blogging about what I eat, and how I'm feeling- people might get sick of my posts, but it might be the only thing that will help.
I don't post a lot here but what I have learned just by logging on daily and reading has help tremendously. Every day is a new daya nd every step is a new step.
If you ever just need an ear or a shoulder I have two of each and I can lend you either for however long you need them.
Rachel I just started here a couple of weeks ago, I find if i come here everyday and even post to a couple of people i feel better, often I am finding that I am comming here during the time of the day that is tough for me, the best thing I can say it that you can't beat yourself up. I have found I have to accept where I am now and look to the future. You can do it!
Rachel~WELCOME!!!!!!!
I Wish you much success.
Start by changing all food in your home to lower calorie foods and that way if you have a devouring moment(we all have had them so do not feel bad) At least its not high calorie items.
Calorie intake and exercise is the key(And determination of course) www.freedieting.com Is a helpful Site I use to figure a good healthy calorie intake amount if your interested in counting calories check it out.
Oh, Nearly forgot ~I have been overweight all my life also.
(I honestly blame it on being taught to eat bad food choices from a young age... Anyways~Then when we get older we get our hands on even more of it! We must learn to reprogram ourselves to eat different ~it's hard to do but so rewarding ~IF you ever need a friend feel free to message me anytime!!!.~GOODLUCK!)
Lost in a body I don't recognize
Glad you joined us! You CAN do this!!! And, we are here to help!
