[andthrive]

Hey there, Im new to all of this but I'm looking forward to it. For starters, I have never weighed over 115 lbs (I'm 5'7") until 5 years ago. This was the time I began working at a real artisan bakery, and also at a place dubbed "the finest restaurant on the east coast" voted by savor magazine. Also, my then boyfriend (now fiancee) has always had an immaculate way with food (he's a chef). Thusly, I found a new world in it. I discovered different flavors and I was surrounded by it-always. Do you know how hard it is to deny a fresh from the oven artisan danish with fresh rasberries and a cup of rich hazelnut java every morning? well, it's damn hard, which is why I gained 20 lbs in the first month of employment.
Anyway, with my new found love of the food I also found comfort. I find myself wanting food when it's cold out, wanting to buy a large mocha latte just because I'm strolling past a coffee shop.

I am currently @ 130 lbs, but I am NOT COMFORTABLE
I am always trying to hide my belly pooch, and I hate it when my fiancee puts his arm around my belly. I hate myself for this because I'm miserable which affects my relationships, Im always cranky b/c I feel sloppy.
I'm the type of person that is in need of constant chage and stimulation, which is probably why I adore food. (constant change of tastes/experiences with dining out, etc..)

So, I hope this board helps me get motivated and stay motivated. Starting today, I will be posting progress pictures and regaling all with my eating plans and excercise regimen, let's see what I can do!

[JerseyGirl83]

Whats up girl... I am pretty much in the same boat as you. I am not considered heavy at all.I weight about 150 something (but I also have 34DD boobs and a big butt that I like to think adds on to my weight haha) However, I am just not happy with myself at all. I never have been happy with my body pretty much my entire life and when I was about 22 I even got liposuction because I thought it would "fix everything".

It didnt.

And while I know that its going to take much more then losing a few lbs to feel confident( like working on my self esteem) I would really like to lose about 20 lbs. Dont let anyone tell you that just because your not overweight you shouldnt have issues with your body or your weight.

My goal is to just make a lifestyle change. And while I eat healthy most of the time, I also am a sucker for carbs and soda.I love both!!! (UGH)

Good luck and if you need a buddy just hit me up!!!