So.
I have definately had troubles with my weight throughout my whole life.
I know I am only seventeen, but that is a long time to feel like an outsider.
I was the chubby one out of my mother's four girls.
My overeating was an endless cycle of feeling depressed because I was bigger, then eating my depression away only to feed my depression.
I am sad to say that when my youngest sister began to rapidly gain weight, I was almost jubilant. Finally, I was not alone, and they couldn't make fun of me anymore! That is sick, but it is important because it shows how much self pity I had.
I know! That is pretty messed up.
My freshman year, I went so far as to binge and purge to lose weight and "be pretty". It worked for a little while.
I haven't really tried losing weight since then, and now I am 200 pounds.
I haven't gone out with any guys in two years because I am too digusted with myself.
So, about 4 days ago, I went back to my old ways. I have lost 6 pounds since then.
Then I happened upon this website while looking for ways to stop my cravings.
I read all the amazing stories about women losing crazy amounts of weight. And I was amazed. It gave me hope.
It made me feel bad for not believeing I could lose this weight the healthy way.
But now I know I can because this is an awesome site that I can refer back to when I am feeling alone in my battle against myself.
Thanks so much!
You are all awesome.
You have given me hope.

I was just like you at that age. The boy I was in love with told me he would marry me if I lost 50lbs. Well I was head over heels so I decided that binging/purging was the best way to do it. I did lose a little, but things between us fizzled out and I realized risking my own health wasn't worth it. I yo-yo dieted for a few years and somehow managed to get myself up to 265lbs! Something just snapped inside me and I realized I had to change my life. I don't look at it as a diet or a quick fix. I am going to put in the hard work so that when I do reach my goal I will be able to maintain it and it will taste sooo much sweeter. I am down 27lbs since June 1, 2011 and I have done it the healthy way. You can do it girl. I wish I had made this choice when I was your age, but better late than never. Everyone is here to support you and you will find all the motivation you can get.

Thank you so much! This makes me so happy.
This is going to be awesome!
I totally feel you on the boy thing. Thats when I started gaining.
We broke up. I was distraught.
Not a good time for me...lol.

Trust me, it gets better.....

Well, first of all welcome to 3fc! I'm the same age as you, and I wish you good luck on your weight loss journey. I have been obese/overweight for the last 3 years, although when I was in school it didn't bother me that much...The minute I entered junior college, the trouble started...I got teased everyday about being fat, almost to the point of tears. The guy I liked actually rejected me for being fat and my health began to go downhill. Finally at about 220 pounds I realized to do something about my life and started taking my weight loss seriously...I have dieted before, but could never stick to it. But then I found 3fc and it has helped me stay motivated so far! I'm doing great, and I know it will help you as well!

Welcome and good luck! You can do it!