Clueless Newbie says Hey!

  • Hi all! In the hustle and bustle of the big city, I neglected to see how much my speedy lifestyle is really killing me. I'm an artistic person with a background in theatre and I love performing and all of the arts. I currently work at a company that sells Tension Fabric Structures and costumes - basically all kinds of wonderful funky things made with spandex, aluminum, and PVC! I love going out and partying, dancing, seeing shows, you name it! There is always fun and trouble to be had in NYC.

    Why I'm here: I've always been on the big side and when I started my first year of college I ballooned and have continued to balloon, despite brief periods of trying to control my weight. Recently, I knew that I had gained some weight so I bought a scale and I discovered I weighed 309lbs! It was a shocker, as I know that the current size of clothes I'm wearing has not been my biggest! I don't have a plan yet, but I'm hoping that I can use this site, forums and blogs as a resource to get a lifestyle plan going. I have great friends, but I don't have any friends my size, so I feel like I don't have anyone who understands my struggle!

    This is what I'm doing now that has gotten me where I am: I eat really crappy food (rarely cook), I binge at least once a week, I walk a lot, but I don't do any focused exercise.

    What I'm looking for: to feel healthier and to re-adapt the natural food practice I had when I lived in Cali, to improve my physical strength and energy and to look sexier!
  • Hi!! And Welome to the Forum!! I am relatively new as well and everyone has been so welcoming...Good Luck!!
  • Thanks so much for the welcome!- I'm so thrilled to find this resource out there...I've been browsing around the forum and there is so much information here!!
  • Hey Wyoming -

    The 300 lb club or 100 lb club would be good places for you to start...both are wonderfully supportive groups of people who started at weights over 300 lbs, or who are losing or have lost 100 lbs or more. Both are good spots, so head on over and check them out!

    You may also want to head over to the Whole Foods Lifestyle area...sounds like it might fit in really well with your goals.

    Otherwise, look around, find a spot or two, and keep posting. Can't wait to get to know you better!
  • I am WOWED
    Y'all are just awesome!