Hi so my names Amanda. I've never had to worry much about my weight. I mean I'm only 22 and i've never been REAL skinny but never fat either. After having my first child 1 year ago though, I find myself constantly thinking about my weight. Before I got pregnant I weighed 170 at the most and now at this moment I weight 218. at my peak i weighed 235. I started drinking a shake for breakfast and a little lean cuisine for lunch and walking ALOT to lose the 17 lb's in less than 1/2 a month. It's just so much work and I feel like im constantly thinking about food and depriving myself. But i had being this big. I dont even like to look in the mirror or when ppl take my picture I dont even recodnize myself I look so huge. I feel like this isnt even me. I just want to lose this weight and be myself again. not to mention im a single mom and im never gonna get into the dating scene again if I cant even look at myself, how are others suppost to?! I gotta do this now or in 50 yrs im gonna be looking back asking myself, "what if?" Who could I have met, what better mom could i have been, how much more just HAPPIER i would of been in general. I have to do this!!!

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

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Michelle

HI! to 3FC!
Hugs and support on your weight loss journey

Judy

Hello and welcome! For myself, I wouldn't recommend Lean Cuisines and other prepackaged meals. They make me hungry way too quickly! If you like feeling full, I'd recommend sticking with a higher protein, fruits/veggies, low-ish carb plan.

Also, feel free to join us at the 20-somethings subforum! Best of luck on your journey