Guess this is where I introduce myself?

I am 25 (I will be 26 in 10 days) married with 2 kids ages 5 and 2. I am a full time student even in the summer majoring in nursing.

I have never been one of those "small" girls. I have struggled with my weight on and off since I was 16. At the moment I am 212 lbs. at 5'8" which is bigger than I was when I delivered either one of my kids. I am tired of dealing with the vicious cycle of weight gain/depression/more weight gain... Something has to stop NOW. I am on day 2 of Dr. Phil's Rapid Start program and not doing too bad. Being a ultra picky eater I am finding it difficult to eat all the veggies and salad stuff but I will do this. I am to the point where I can't look people in the eye and want to stay at home all the time to avoid the comments or the stares. My goal is to lose anywhere from 42-62 pounds. If anyone has some magical words of wisdom they would be appreciated!

I would love to be your buddy, we have a lot in common. I just turned 26 and am in the process of switching from the RN program to the PA program. I am also married w/ two kids, 5 (girl) and 3 months (boy). I have more to lose than you but I have also had a long time struggle with my weight and have got to the point where I am at my heaviest and and disgusted, I'm ready to get serious and get rid of this! I am 6 foot even and weighed 309 at my dr's appointment on Wed., I should weight around 175ish. I am doing the Weight Watchers Points program (I've had luck with it in the past) and my dr just prescribed Meridia for me to help control my apetite. I don't have any magical words but I can offer support when you need it.

Jamie

Hey girl,

I fell the same way as you do. I don't go anywhere either and I am very ashamed of myself right know. What can we do and when can we start?

Hi Dixie chick and tharris,
I am 36 with 3 girls Alyssa 10, Ashley 6 and Hannah 1. I am a RN in the newborn nursery. I am still carrying 15 lbs of baby weight and am pretty depressed about it. I can't fit any clothes at all. I just weaned my 1 year old and would love to get into my size 10. I was 132 before pregnancy and Hannah is one and I am 153. ( I gain 60 lbs during the pregnancy). Would love to have a few buddies to help push through the hard times with.

Love , Ashes

Hello! I'm a newbie here too! I am a single divorced mom of 5 yr old twins. I am 26 years old. I am a full time student, undecided major. I never had a big weight problem until my pregnancy. I gained and lost nothing after they were born. I have been trying to lose since they were born with no luck.

I am 5 feet tall and weigh 206 pounds. Every doctors appointment I have gained a few more. I have no energy and knee pain. I hate it! I also have been losing hair and that is driving me nuts. My aunt was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and that really scares me.

I can't stay motivated and need a weight loss buddy. I have very bad eating habits. I eat out way too often because it is convienent. I am gone most of the day and by the time I get home I only have about 3 hours before we head to bed. And cooking for 3 is hard. It's really more like cooking for 2 because the kids don't eat much anyway. I always have leftovers and stuff gets wasted or goes bad.