Trying to lead a normal life
 

Hello :)
My name is Elle. I'm 23 years old, and I'm trying to lose 50lbs before my wedding in August. I've struggled with weight issues since about 4th grade. My mother is very small (100 pounds or so). My sister and I took after my father and have a hard time keeping our weight down. When I entered high school my weight was around 180 (size 9) and I starved myself for years to get down to my smallest, 144 (size 5).
The depression i felt was crushing. I was miserable. My entire lifestyle revolved around my appearance and what entered my mouth. I decided to try to lead a normal life and leave the eating disorder behind. Anyone who has had disordered eating in the past will tell you that its difficult to understand what normal eating habits are. My weight fluctuated for 6 years and reached its max a few months ago of 216.
I dont see myself when I look at recent pictures. I want to feel secure and proud and strong again. I started dieting and exercising everyday last week. So far I've lost 6lbs :)

My goal is to lose 54lbs by the beginning of August

Age: 23
HW: 216
LW: 144
GW: 155
CW: 209

Pounds lost: 6

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on your 6lbs loss and your decision to lose weight the healthy way.
Wishing you all the best!

Welcome aboard!

Are you following any specific plan? It really helps to have some kind of structure & routine to help as an anchor.

You can definitely lose a good chunk of weight between now and your wedding if you stick to it.

First off let me say congrats on getting Married, and Welcome to the boards. Im new here as well. I am sorry for your struggles and I hope you can lose weight the healthy way in time for your wedding.

Welcome! :hug: Good luck with your goals!

I'm in Florida too! Isn't the weather getting super warm too fast?