In advance, sorry this is long. I'm a talker, and I've had a bad day.

I've always been uncomfortable with my weight, even when it was a healthy weight (150s) I didn't like my single little roll of tummy fat. Now I'm up to 185, after some smallish gains here and there over four years. Some of the weight may have been due to my old friend, the Depo Provera shot. In any case, it's me that's stuck with it.

Now I'm back in school, and my numerous insecurities about my weight came crashing down on me today when I hoped to get Implanon (an implanted hormonal birth control, good for three years) and was told that because of my weight, I was not a good candidate. Unless I dropped 30/35 pounds, of course.

Other issues include:
-Cute boots are always too narrow for my calves, and I can't really fathom buying them for $62 at Torrid.
-My breasts aren't the same size since I gained the last 15lbs. It's not drastic, just an ounce or two, but now even my 38D doesn't fit right.
-Upper inner thigh friction (aka 'chub rub') I can't wear skirts without tights or shorts underneath.
-Low self-esteem as a result of my weight/body image.
-I have even fewer birth control options than before, which leads to...
-I have chronic migraines, which are triggered easily by moderate exercise (heart rate & constant motion.. I get pulsing headaches, no fun.)

I think this list is plenty long, and I want to do something about it. Now.
I bought a Wii Fit at the beginning of summer, then moved and haven't touched it since. I did enjoy it when I did use it, noticing muscle tone in my legs especially. I also bought and fixed up a road bike, which I'm hoping to use more and more, maybe even to get to school.

I'm seriously considering starting NutriSystem, especially after reading so many positive reviews on here, and a relative has used it before, it worked for her. I'm not sure about the cost, but maybe it's worth it? Everything being prepackaged would be good, as I have 12hr school days.


Anyway, hello all. I'm hoping this will be a place to get positive energy from (how that would happen from a website, I don't know) as well as advice from real people, not commercials.

Hello and welcome! You came to the right place to get the positive energy and advice you are seeking.

I wish you the best on your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

Good luck with your goals

Hugs
Michelle

Welcome aboard! This is a great start

I think nutrisystem is fine if you have a busy schedule, but you also have to make sure when you go off of it to not eat like you used to again. My friend did nutrisystem, lost a lot of weight- but it's slowly creeping back now that she's not on it and she's eating the way she used to.

Good luck!

Thanks for all the good wishes!
I just placed my order on NutriSystem. I'm feeling guilty about the cost, but then I tell myself that if I lose weight, it will be worth it. And to lose weight, I must not give in to cravings, and stick to the plan. So only if I give in to old, bad habits will I have wasted my money.

Also- I am very aware of the old habits coming back, which is also a good motivator considering the price of this NS meal plan. I know that my eating habits for the past 8 weeks since I moved have been good-ish as my weight hasn't increased a bit since then. I'm hoping to learn some portion control while on NS, and then work really hard to practice good habits when I'm at my goal weight. It sounds like such a far-fetched idea right now! My goal weight! I really hope I get there, and stay there.

It is costly but hey it's a good jump on the weight loss and if you eat nothing else really then you won't be spending too much extra! I don't know if you have to supplement the diet at all with any other food.

You do add fresh fruits, veggies, dairy products and protein. :P I'll be spending plenty.

Geez it sounds easier to just cook! lol.

Maybe instead you could make your meals in advance on the weekend and portion them out so all they need is to be heated up?