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  •   #16  
    wuv2bloved's Avatarwuv2bloved , 07-12-2011 07:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by Davallie622
    I've always been very depressed. I think in 6th grade I just gave up, I started not caring about taking care of myself. My home life was going down the drain, I didnt have many friends, and I was very shy. My days consisted of going to school, then coming home and sitting at the computer till 8 at night and eating whatever I could get my hands on...some days I'd eat a few sandwiches and a whole bag of chips. I look back now...and I wish I could take those days back.

    I just turned 19 years old and Im over 300 pounds. I just got engaged and my wedding is 1 year away and I have to fix this. I'm not going to quit this time, or find an excuse for myself. I can not count how many times in my life I have said this, but this time I really want this. I don't want to wear stretchy pants anymore, I dont want to stay at home and hide myself because I'm ashamed, I don't wanna turn corners and knock everything over because I'm to big to fit through areas. I know I can do this, I just need motivation...I need the friends I never had to help me. I need advice!

    My name is Callie...Im over 300 lbs and eat out at least 7 or 8 times a week...I dream of being in shape and being able to go on runs and enjoy life.

    I don't know how I let myself get here...but I know I am going to change this.
    Callie, just remember you are not alone in this battle. I was at my highest at 388lbs, I am now down to 347. One of the things you need to try to reduce is eating out so much. I know is quick, easy and fast to just go through the drive thru but it is also easy and quick to put on the pounds as well. I want to get down to 250lbs, I know I have a long haul ahead of me but I have made the commitment to do this for ME. Good luck and know that we are all here for you and each of us have struggles and with the support we have here we can and WILL get through this!
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    rakel's Avatarrakel , 07-16-2011 10:03 PM
    I see a direct correlation to eating out = gaining weight. When I prepare my own food in my own home it's definitely better for me. But, it also means staying away from junk food -- chips, crackers, pretzels, candy, cookies, etc. Some people may be able to handle these in moderation. I have to admit I do have these on occasion, but I haven't been that successful either. This is a radical change and if you are committed to it, then you have to stick to whatever your plan is... even if you think it's not working, give it some time.

    One thing I will say is, it's great that your fiance is going to work on this with you, however, make a commitment for yourself... it's hard enough for one person to do this let alone two people. I hope you are both successful but if he is not ready, keep moving forward. Don't make it an excuse. It is SO easy to do that! My husband is average weight, and we do exercise together, but I have noticed that I tend to put things on him. We'll exercise if he says to do it. It's not good for me, and so I'm warning you... if he doesn't want to do it, do it anyway. I'm telling myself the same thing I'm telling you.

    It's a long, hard journey... but we can do it if we set our minds to it!
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    Davallie622's AvatarDavallie622 , 07-18-2011 03:46 PM
    Yeah, I have been eating right and exercising everday. No matter what my fiance does. I usually go with what he does...but this time im doing this for myself. We are there for each other in support but this time I'm not following him. =]
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    Ratkitten's AvatarRatkitten , 07-18-2011 04:08 PM
    Keep up the great work, dav!!! You can do this. One of the problems I had when younger is that I was an "all or nothing" type. If I messed up, I'd just blow the whole day. There will always be temptations and setbacks, but the key for me is to acknowledge that I'm human and not perfect.

    Hugs,
    Ratkity
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    rakel's Avatarrakel , 07-18-2011 10:25 PM
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    Originally Posted by Davallie622
    Yeah, I have been eating right and exercising everday. No matter what my fiance does. I usually go with what he does...but this time im doing this for myself. We are there for each other in support but this time I'm not following him. =]
    Glad to hear it keep up the great work!!!!
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