Hi everyone,

My name's Hannah and I just joined this site. Last week I went to the doctor's and was weighed for what I now realise was the first time in 3 years. I was 11 kg heavier than I thought I was. Nasty shock!

I think my problem is that I've always thought of myself as fat, so even when I was slimmer I still felt big - and never really noticed myself getting bigger.

This July I'm going to Hawaii. As far as I can make out, I'm about 20kg from my ideal weight. I'd like to lose a big chunk of those 20 kgs before I go. Nothing's worse than feeling like a whale on the beach, eh? I joined a gym last month and have made a reasonable start at going. My boyfriend's also trying to get fitter, so we go together.

I joined this site because I've dieted in the past and got nowhere. The only time it worked was when I changed my whole lifestyle. Unfortunately new jobs, relationships and moving countries twice (I now live in The Netherlands) meant that I changed back into slob!Hannah and need to revamp my life again. I'm hoping that becoming a part of the community here will keep me focused but not obsessed. Does that make sense?


Hannah

Good luck, Hannah! Sounds like you're off to a good start with being active and having a partner to hit the gym with is key! Great! Hopefully he'll also help with the healthy eating side of things, too - that'll be a bonus.

Find a forum that interests you and come often for support (to give and get!)!

Welcome Hannah, Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join. You might check UK Chicks for a start.

Hi, Hannah. What you said makes complete sense. When I read your post, I thought..."That sounds like me!" Well at least the part about always considering yourself fat and not noticing how big you'd gotten. That's me to a T.

Anyways, good luck on your weight loss! July's still a few months away so you have time to lose quite a bit of weight before you go to Hawaii...

Brooke

I am Zeshan from Asia.I am 21 years old currently doing MBA.I am a regular user of the internet.I like watching English movies.I am new to this forum.Forums are a great source for getting information and sharing your ideas with others.

Hi Hannah! I went to Hawaii when I was over weight and ruined my whole vacation obsessing over trying to crash diet before and then being self conscience when I was there. Enjoy the time preparing and the time there with your boyfriend. What island are you going to?

I know what it was like to feel like a beached whale, especially when my family is in good shape! Just keep telling yourself you are beautiful!!