Well, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been trying to lose weight for over a year, I stepped on the scale today and I realized that instead of losing weight I gained 5 lbs. I'm not in the greatest of shape, but I go one walks for my exercise, which isn't much exercise, but I don't like sports, I never have. I used to lift weights, and I told myself that I was gaining weight because I was building muscle mass, but I now don't have access to a gym like I used too. I have always had body issues, I've always viewed myself bigger than I actually am. Currently, I am 5 ft 2 and 245 lbs. My sister was rubbing it in that she fits in last years jeans, she has become anorexic, again. All my friends are skinny, and recently one of my friends was complaining because she was actually 5 lbs heavier than she thought she was, and was calling herself fat. I have another friend where you can count her ribs, and she wants to loose 50 lbs. They aren't the best influence on me...they make me feel even worse about myself. They tell me I'm not fat. I'm tired of clothes not fitting, and I'm tired of strangers pointing at me when I go clothes shopping. My goal is to eventually be 150 lbs. Or around there....

Well, I rambled like I always do...I just wanted to introduce myself; say hi, etc

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Sunny! Welcome here! I hope you can find some support here that you need. It is always my pet peeve when my size 2 friends say they are fat. So I can understand your frustration. With me I got to a point that I was so bit that people thought it okay to talk openly about my weight problem. That annoyed me to. Anyway. try to find a plan that will help you. Figure out some type of exercise... it really is a necessity to have longterm results. Let m eknow if I can help!

I've lost my first 5 lbs!! I am sooo excited!! Now the question is, am I gonna get stuck no matter how hard I try...or is my body going to like me and continue to lose the weight? we will have to wait and see!!