I am brand new to this forum, but it came highly recommended, so I am suprised I have not heard of it before now!

Here is my story, much like it says in my profile

When I met my husband, I weighed 200 pounds. We dated, and my weight crept to 220. Then out of the blue - BAM! 240!! On the day of our wedding, I weighed 260lb.

We have been married for just over a year. I have been able to maintain my weight at 260 and it seems like my gaining spree has all but stopped. I might have tipped the scale at 262, but that is about it. The last time I weighed myself (with a full tummy and complete with heavy work shoes) I was 256lb.

I am sick and tired of looking at my gorgeously slender husband, and feeling how gross I am in comparison. I am tired of stressing and worrying every time I count how many family members have type II diabetes, and wondering when I'm next.

I am tired of having one period every six months, because my weight has affected my cycle to such an extent that I don't ovulate anymore, and my husband and I are both tired of negative after negative pregnancy tests.

I am tired of my clothes not fitting anymore, even my "fat" jeans. I am done crying every time a new stretch mark appears on my formally slender stomach. I am tired of my previously perky bosum starting to sag at 23 because I have gone from a 36C to a 42D in just a few years.

So like I said, I am sick, tired, and done. Instead, I am replacing my sad, negative feelings with those of optimism and hope! I CAN resist the pizza and donuts. I can stop after a cup of cereal... I don't have to eat the whole box!

When I am sad, I can write in a journal, not eat six peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

I just can't do it by myself. I need to hold myself accountable, and I need support from people in a similar situation.

I hope that I can find at least one person to encourage, and I hope they can do the same for me.

All in all...I hope that today is the start of the rest of my life. A healthier, happier life.

I live in the Pacific Northwest as well! And I completely hear you on everything you just said. I was there myself...plus an extra 80 pounds. I still have a long way to go, but I'm so optimistic and I KNOW that I will be at my goal someday, and soon, that it's like adventure! I love your resolve and positive attitude!

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

Its awesome to see more PNW'ers out there! I'm in Oregon myself but lived in WA for 2+ years. I'm glad you came to the site, hope you reach your goal and keep that contagious perky attitude! This site has been nothing but awesome and I've only been here for a week lol.

Welcome to 3FC, we are glad you are here and yes you can do this!

Hello and welcome to 3FC. Good luck to you in your journey and in reaching all your goals.

Hello fellow PNWer. It's a perfect time to do this.

I'm in Portland, myself. (although I saw Bellingham listed above - LUCKY!!!) I just started the forums this week, myself.

Nice to have people from the neighborhood to journey with!

-Kiki

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you're starting off on the right track. Good luck with your goals, you can do it!

Welcome Syrenna. It's a great time to be embarking on the journey to a healthier you, while you're still young! And although you may not feel it, you're not anywhere near gross, I don't even need to see a picture You're loved by others and hopefully you can find that for yourself even before the weight is gone. This whole experience is an act of self care and we're more likely to take care of something we cherish.

All the best!