What do I look like under all of this?
 

Hello,

I've read a few posts on this website from time to time so I figured I should try joining. I've been overweight all of my life. My family were all skinny when they were young and then as they got older they gained approx 100 or more each. By the time I was born, poor eating habits were the norm.

I feel robbed. They all at least know what it was like to be thin. I often feel cheated because I have never known that. At my heaviest (years ago) I was 245 pounds. I was able to get my weight down to 175. About couple of years ago it went back up to 185 and I've stayed at that weight.

I recently began Zumba. It's been about 4 weeks now and I go twice a week. Most of the class is my age, but they're fit and trim. I try not to look in the mirror too much because it's embarrassing. But I love the class and have a lot of fun! :carrot:

Tonight, I feel very lonely on this journey. I can see the difference on my abdomen in terms of inches, but I don't know how many inches I've lost. I have a long way to go, but I know there are others out there with me; struggling and trying to find support. :(

So I'm happy to have joined this forum. It will be good to connect with someone else going through the same journey. :cheer:

Welcome to 3FC!
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Welcome to 3FC =)

You'll find TONS of support here. We really do know what it's like to be heavy and to struggle with the journey sometimes.

Congratulations on making changes and losing that weight! Forget for a moment about how far you have to go, and marvel at how far you've come!

If you want to keep an eye on measurements. Start tracking now. Every couple of months remeasure your waist. You'll see a difference over time. Just like losing weight, you eat better and exercise and your size will change. =)

Best of wishes!