Hi Im Autumn Im a 34 year old sahm to a 3 year old daughter. I have quite a bit of weight to loose. Im currently 309 and would like to get back to my weight 9 years ago at 140 or near there. After meeting my husband my weight gain started and hasnt stopped yet.

I found out last year I had celiac disease and I also have problems since having my gall bladder removed in 2005. Im now on a vegan diet by force since I cant seem to tolerate nuts, seeds, dairy, meat, poultry or eggs anymore. I also have insulin resistance and pcos which just adds to the mix. Im trying to get more variety with my diet but its hard with beans and rice.

Im also having all the weight issues with my back hurting, legs swelling, and Im worried about my health. I would like to join you all since you know where Im at and how much of a large task it is to do.

Thanks for reading
Autumn

Hey Autumn...welcome! I'm sorry you have so many challenges with your health. There is another section of the site that deals with dieting with challenges and obstacles and you may want to poke around there as well as posting here with us in the 300+ area.

It sounds like maybe you never had to deal with weight issues until you were in your mid-twenties. If so, it must have been hard to find yourself a large woman when you hadn't been before. Kind of an identity crisis or something.

Good luck, and look forward to hearing more from you!

Welcome! I'm new too

Welcome, Autumn!

You've found a great support system here and everyone is very friendly and helpful - both for the high and the low moments that this journey brings.

Good for you for taking charge and getting on the road to a healthy you.

Thanks so much I was a little overweight in my latter part of my teens, about 160 so just a bit chubby for me. My weight gain killed my self esteem and my husband hates it how I never want to go out anymore. We do the normal stuff like going to the grocery store but Im slowly letting go and not worrying anymore if it bothers anyone about my weight.

I found through this that I love bike riding and we have been bike riding quite often. It has felt like an identity crisis. I also am withdrawing from our friends. They are all thin and in great shape and Im fat, out of shape, and very shy. Honestly when they talk to me I think they feel pity for me since my husband has told them all the health problems I have had over the years. I also have glaucoma that I was diagnosed with last year and that seems to be the biggest one. I dont think they know what to say to me anymore besides talk about my health problems and Im so much more than that and having to bring my own food to parties just makes me feel like more of an outsider.

Sorry for the rant, It just felt good getting it out a bit

Thanks for the warm welcome

I will have to join your chat thread tomorrow as Im exhausted tonight

Take Care
Autumn

Welcome Autumn. Here's to a healthy future!

Thanks so much