My name is Tiffney and I am a 35 yr. old Ohio woman who has started an emotional journey to regain my health. In October of 2008, I found out the man of my life, my father, had cancer. In November 2008, he became deathly ill due to surgery to remove the cancer. He began a 2 year long battle that kept him in the hospital. Unfortunately, he died at home in April 2010. I was devastated. During those 2 years, we spent countless hours at the hospital. I stopped working out, stopped eating correctly, and gained about 60-70 pounds.
In December 2010, my best friend got engaged. In April 2011, my little sister got engaged. In June 2011 (Father's Day), I got engaged! Sounds great right? NO! What should be the happiest time of my life, has been a constant battle with self esteem, body image issues, and fear. See, in late August, my best friend called me and wanted me to meet her at a bridal shop to try on bridesmaid dresses. When I arrived, all the bridesmaids were trying on dresses and she handed me a size 10 and told me to try it on. I told her that the dress wouldn't fit and she said that they knew it wouldn't close in the back, but at least they could see how the dress would look on me. Needless to say, the dress wouldn't go over my hips or shoulders and I was humiliated. To further the humilation, the bridal shops proceeds to measure us. Not only did the consultant say that I would have to pay an extra $30, but my measurements were astonishing. I knew that I had gained weight in the past 2 years, but I had no idea of the amount. I was heart broken. It took every bit of me to not cry in front of everyone. But as soon as I hit the car, I cried all the way home. Now I know bridal sizes are unrealistic, however, with that mindset, how could I find a wedding dress at this size? The idea of going from shop to shop and not finding the dress I want hurt me. So I decided it's time to take back my health.
My Fiance & Friends have been tremendous since then, suppporting me and even working out with me. It's been about 4 -5 weeks since that day and I have not weighed myself since. I will weigh myself around 10/31. Why 10/31? Well, I will be ordering my bridesmaid dress then and I can get re-measured.
I hope I haven't bored you all, but I wanted to tell you some things about why this journey started and where I am headed
***NEWBIE** Hello Ladies!
But it's a great incentive to start a weight loss journey. Good luck!!
