In addition to introducing myself and getting my post count up, I'm trying to get to the roots of myself and discover why I so often fall into the cycle of gaining and losing weight.
My name is Haylie and I'm 26. I joined 3FC a few days ago figuring maybe I could use support from others who know what it's like, rather than bashing myself non-stop and other over weight people because I figured we just didn't have the self control to be thin. I have always pretty much loathed myself for not being able to "just diet" or "eat less" and hated myself for always making excuses for my terrible eating habits. I have never been considered "normal" weight and have been obese to morbidly obese my whole life.
I started here weighing 302 lbs. a few days ago, the third time I crossover into the 300's. First time and highest weight ever was 315 after graduating college with 4.0 gpa and receiving summa cum laude honors (talk about stress) and the second time (306) was after sustaining an injury.
I'm ready to change, I want to change, but I'm tired of failing. How many times have I said, "this is it, this time I will lose weight", probably thousands. Why does it feel like there is a child inside of me that throws a temper tantrum for junk food to sabotage my efforts when I try to make healthier eating choices? A greedy gluttonous lazy child.
Anyway, that is enough of my soap box, what are your stories and how do you overcome challenges?
I signed up for a 20 day challenge starting July 1st, if anyone would be interesting in being my weight loss buddy and who doesn't mind an odd sense of humor (I'm usually not this mushy) that would be awesome.
Thanks for viewing