Hi everyone,
I'll try make this short and sweet. I'm 4'11 and I've been overweight for most of my adult life, I weigh approximately 150 pounds. I come from a family of very curvaceous women so they think I'm nuts when I try limit my food portions at family functions (which happens every weekend, maybe more if there is a anniversary or a birthday).
I looovvveee food. I love trying different foods and I love food in general. I read somewhere that sometimes people try to fill a void in their lives with food, its the total opposite for me. I come from a very close knit family and everything we do together centers around food...unhealthy I know but that's how my family rolls. My aunts consider it an insult if I do not sample their cooking....not that I normally say no cause they are amazing cooks....however, if I do say I like the dish, I get another generous helping.
I've recently started jogging but its challenging to drop the weight without changing my diet. My family is supportive that I want to be healthy....well, that's the lie I told them. I really want to lose weight so hopefully I can see my feet sometime before I reach thirty
But to be honest, its more a vanity issue than a health issue. I would like to wear a cute sundress without worrying that one of my younger cousins or nephews would run up to me, pat my tummy and ask if there is a baby in there....which has happened way to many times
So here I am...turning to virtual strangers to hold my hand as I embark on my mission to gain my feet back. Hugs to everyone.