[Fatty720]

Hi,
I just joined so thought I'd introduce myself.
I honestly cannot remember a time in my life when I was not trying to or wanting to lose weight. I've gone up and down from size 0 to size 18 in my adult life. I've struggled with eating disorders and depression. My family is mostly supportive (and mostly overweight) but I don't think they understand the alienation I feel being this size (I'm currently a 14). I know I shouldn't equate thin with happiness and success, but I honestly do not think I could ever be happy where I am now.
Type two diabetes and heart disease run in my family. Obviously I'd rather not develop these (or at least delay onset as long as possible). Even at other times in my life when I've been heavier than I'm comfortable with I usually at least felt healthy and was healthy. It's more important now (nearing 30!) that I get this weight off for health as well as cosmetic reasons.
I'm not the heaviest I've ever been, but am the most uncomfortable I've ever been. I fell off the healthy eating/exercise wagon last August and have been struggling like crazy to get back on for more than a few days at a time. Any advice/support is appreciated. Thanks for reading!

First name (if you want to tell): Jacey

Geographical location: Western Washington (state)

Age: 28

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: professionally unemployed still

Pets: two dogs (a dalmatian and dalmatian/pitbull mix), and a cat

Hobbies/Interests: running and working out (when I'm not injured), hiking, reading, hanging out with my friends, and anything new I can find to do! I get bored easily.

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: From as far back as I can remember - and that's age 4. Since then have started it over countless times.

Starting Weight: 210

Present Weight: 175

Goal Weight: 110

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: all or nothing thinking - I can't just cheat a little and that's it. I'll mess up big time and feel so guilty it's hard to get back on track for days. Also, I tend to over-exercise and hurt myself. I'm currently doing rehab runs for the stress fractures in my shin, but it's slow-going!

Following any specific plan: Exercise and counting calories (I've become really good at adding in my head. lol)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm reaching out for support on here. Also, doing it for health reasons.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Hopefully I'll get pics up soon and figure out how to post blogs.
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[shrinkingchica]

hey jacey! welcome!

I also cc in my head throughout the day.......i consider it a finely honed skill......

[mccrew_the_jew]

Hi Jacey!! Welcome to 3fc!!

Your story sounds a lot like my own... I too yo-yo up and down from size 0 to size 16, and have a history of diabetes and heart trouble in my family. But I'm really glad you chose to come here for support-- over the few years I have used it, this website has provided a tremendous amount of help for me.

Good luck, and welcome to the forum!

[Stephanie Osborne]

Hey Jacey welcome to 3fc! I hope you find what you are looking for here. This really is a great group! See you around.

[hollywally]

Hi Jacey,

We’ve got a lot in common and I think it would be cool if we could help each other out! I’m about the same size you are, 180 lbs and 5’3.5”. I also have heart disease running in my family! Anyway, I’ve decided that I’m going to start the whole “diet” thing tomorrow!! Good Luck