[avalanche]

Hey y'all

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this site-- from what I've read so far, it seems like an incredible place for support. I'm new to it all, so bare with me while I share my story.

2 years ago I was in a serious accident that ended my athletic career, which was my entire life. After several surgeries and years of phyiscal therapy (which I'm still involved with), I have gained a lot of weight. First, it was just from the lack of exercise--I went from working out 8 hours a day to absolutely nothing--and then it was from depression. I've promised myself a million times over that I can pull myself back together, that this is my "last bad meal," and tomorrow is a new day, but I can't seem to wake up & face it. My injuries have nearly healed & I'm able to excercise again, but I just feel like I've hit rock bottom-- I'm scared to step on the scale, scared to step up to the challenge. I'm scared to fail...

I'm looking for any kind of support or friends to help me with my journey. Also, I would LOVE to help anyone and everyone else out-- I am a great listener & truly enjoy motivating people. Maybe we can find success together?

[gotta get fit]

I know that I don't understand completely what you are going through, but I can identify with some of what you are feeling. I was hit by a drunk driver 3 years ago, and had several injuries that kept me in therapy for a while, and in the process of healing I have gained quite a bit of weight. I have always been heavier but was able to keep it somewhat in check until college, and before the wreck I was working on getting it off. With the anxiety, depression, and everything else, I just couldn't cope without food. Food has always been a problem for me, and I am using LA Weight Loss, and trying to exercise more. I am hoping that with the strength that I have gained emotionally, and the help of the people I have met on this website that I can learn to face who I am now, and find myself again. I too am afraid of failure, but I am also afraid of success and what that might mean as well. Good Luck on your journey and I hope that we can help each other on our path of discovery!

[Misti in Seattle]

Hi Avalanche... I can't relate to your situation but I do care.... and am glad you found your way to 3FC.

[marylandgirl01]

Hi avalanche.
I couldnt help but reply to your message. I thought your story was quite motivating. In that people like me, who havent gone through nearly what you have, should have no excuses. Let's get motivated girl!