[peachcake87]

Hi all! I came across this website today and thought it looked awesome. There are REAL people losing REAL weight. I was toying with the idea of going to LA Weight Loss but not only is it expensive, but how can someone who has never been overweight support you? I don't think they really can. I have been "chubby" since I was in Middle School. In high school I wore a size 11/13 in pants and a Large in shirts. Then after high school I started dating a guy who had two kids... while I was with him I gained and gained and gained. I was around 160, which was alittle heavy but not too bad. So when did I balloon up to almost 215?!?!? I wear about a 15 in pants right now, and an XL in shirts. Unfortunatley, my tummy and chest carry most of my weight, my hips and bottom are not that big. I have gotten to the point that I HATE having my picture taken because I feel like a cow and I want to get back into a healthy weight again. So, here I am. I walk for 30 minutes every morning with my dog and I am trying to get back into going to the gym 3x a week. I just need some support. I live alone, except for my dog and 4 cats so I don't have anyone to say NO!!! when I want to grab too much food. I need some guidance!

[mandalinn82]

Hi and

You DO have someone to say NO! when you try to eat more than you'd like - you! No other person, whether you live with them or not, can control what you put in your mouth. A lot of people actually find it easier to stay on plan when they live alone - you control which groceries come into the house and what meals get prepared, and no one is "surprising" you by bringing home a pizza or stuffing the cupboard full of snacks.

Do you have an eating plan? Have you gotten rid of all of the junk in your house and restocked with healthy foods? Exercise is a great contributor to weight loss, but it can't do it alone - you also have to incorporate a healthy eating plan.

Look around, find a spot, and keep posting. Can't wait to get to know you!

[GONNABE165]

and please do keep posting as I would love to follow your progress. Good luck!

[the slim me]

Hi Peach, You've Taken The First Step. There Are Lots Of Good Threads On Here, Find One You Are Confortable With Get Active. You're Already Exercising, A Big Plus. I Agree With Mandolin, It Is Easier Managing Food When You Don't Have A Family To Cook For And A Husband Bringing Junk In All The Time. You Can Only Eat What You Bring Home. Make Sure The Things You Are Bringing Home Are Healthy, Low Calorie Foods. Plan Your Meals. That Is The Best Advice I Can Give You. Make A Menu Before You Go Shopping And Buy Just Enough Food For That Menu. You Can't Eat What Isn't In The House. And Good Luck, You Can Do This!

[suchaprettyface63]

Hi,
I just joined now. I read some of the stories and realize that people do can this, hope that I can. I was a bit overweight in high school (20lbs), I think I gradually put on 1-3 pounds a year after that. Got married, had a child, got divorced 13 years ago and put on about 10 pounds each year. So now I sit here at 338 pounds. I actually was up to 349 but decided to try to lose some and have managed 11 pounds over the past 2-3 weeks. I have recently decided to try the 5 day deliciously yours plan. I start receiving it after Thanksgiving.

I just cannot seem to motivate myself when it comes to diets. I think I am afraid I will fail and that is why I don't stick to it. I was 288 only 22 months ago. Went through some really difficult events in those 22 months, and now instead of having to lose only 89, I have to lose 139. Ugh. I tried Seattle Sutton. But I was starving!! I used to not eat breakfast or sometimes lunch and then I would make up for it all at dinner. I am trying to eat differently (past couple weeks). I now have salads more often and enjoy them. I eat breakfast. I really can't exercise much for very long and that is discouraging. What good is 10 minutes on a treadmill? I just think I have too much to lose and would never have GBS because my friend had it and she lost 120 pounds, but has a bunch of issues from it. Now she is just skinny, but has the same problems. She has kept the weight off for 2 years now. Surgery is just not an option for me. I am not wanting to be 120 pounds or even 140, but I would like to eventually be less than 200.

Not quite sure what I am searching for as to answers, because I know that ultimately I am the only one that can do what I need to do.

Thanks for listening.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.