Hey there. I've been overweight throughout most of my adolescence and into my adult life, and I'm frankly sick of it!
My highest weight was 215 at 5 feet 3 1/2 inches, then I chipped away at it until I got down to 185. I was thrilled with my progress, but unfortunately, on some new medications I'm back up to 195. I've been rather depressed about that.
Additionally, my significant other isn't too pleased about my weight, either. It's all quite stressful, and I decided to join this forum to encourage myself not to give up or feel like some sort of failure. After all, I'm not alone in this!
So, hello!
You are not alone, there are so many people wanting to lose weight me included. I have been here for a few days and what I have seen is a lot of support.
You already loss 20 pounds this is great. For you significant other, explain to him that weight loss is a slow process and that you are doing your best and need his support. My husband too use to be upset about my weight but once he saw me get serious about it he changed his attitude and he is helping me.
Do it for yourself regardless of what people around you feel, there will always be someone negative dont let them undermine your good effort.
Hello, ratheart! and welcome! You have come to a good place for a LOT of support, kindness, and knowledge! This site has helped me sooo much. I don't post often, but read at least 3x a day just for inspiration. We can DO this!!
You are definitely not alone, we are all on this journey together and I know you will find plenty of support and motivation here!
If you're interested I am part of a great group of girls on an accountability thread that we all check-in with daily. We support, encourage, offer advice and motivate each other every single day and I find it really helps.
Thanks much for the support, you guys!
LaurenA, I'm a veggiehead too Not full vegan yet, but hope to be when I'm not eating on my parent's paycheck. *blush*
I like that thread! I think I'll hop in there.
Hey there. I don't want to go through this alone!
Dhani 
Not full vegan yet, but hope to be when I'm not eating on my parent's paycheck. *blush*
