Hi all! I am Sachiko! I live in Medford Oregon and have 3 kids! I use to be a nice 145 lb and thought I was fat... Now I look back and think OMG I was silly! Now I am a Plump mommy and not to happy abolut that! I am starting to BUST out of my size 22 pants and THAT is NOT what i want to do! So I am her to learn listen and lose! LLL!!!! I have had alot of trama in my life and i use food to fix it all. Now i need to fix it right and eat alot less. I have a wounderful Boy friend that I could see spending forever with but not till I can spend forever with me! I need to take some NOW photos Of me self and post them so That I can keep a good idea of how i have changed.
Much love to all!
Sachi
Isn't it funny how we "think" we are so fat and slobby...feeling poorly about ourselves. Then, we look back and think "man, I wasn't fat, I was pretty...what in the heck was I thinking?" Best not to waste the time we have. Enjoy all the beauty you currently possess and be thankful that you have the ability to make the changes you desire. It is one day at a time. If you fall off...jump back on and don't beat yourself up. YAY!!
You're right that you need to take your "befores"...photos, measurements...so many ways to track the progress I'm sure you're going to make.
You may want to check out the 100 lb club, for those on their way to losing or who have lost 100 lbs or more. We also have groups by age range, by eating plan, etc, etc, so look around, find a spot or several, and settle on in.
I need to find a tape so I can get all my Inchs right and a scale so I can see how much i really am. But I think I need to go to the 300+ club since i am almost there now. My Mother was at 365 when she started to drop it and now is under 300! YAYAYAYA MOMMY!!!!
Hi and welcome. Im living in the UK now, but im from medford as well.. i miss it so bad lol.. never thought i would, but i do. my grown kids still live in medford. i miss dutch bro's even tho i shouldnt cause theyre packed full of calories lol.. anyhow, welcome and i know youll get loads of support here
OHH Dutch Bro's is a Bad bad goodie for sure! Love them so much I have to stay away! lol. I am not happy in Medford and can not wait to move to florida,.
Hi Sachi!
Many of us can certainly relate to the rollercoaster of emotional eating, what a vicious cycle it can be - sounds like you're ready to get started on the healthier you for your new life in Florida - the support you need is here to achieve your goal - we'll all be here to cheer you on.
Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired - you'll be a wonderful addition to any of them. Browse around, clicking on whatever catches yor eye - maybe try the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation.
There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.
I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.
So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!
All the best - good luck with your goals - Florida here you come,
Lee
Welcome, fellow Oregonian (I'm from Salem). We're very different in some ways (I'm 60 and have had NO real traumas in my life) but similar in others (I'm busting out of my size 22s as well and am ready for a change. I just know we can both do it!
You sound a lot like me. I ate and ate after my mom died suddenly. I quit my job and checked out for a year--ate mcadonalds everyday, little powdered donuts and drank lots of Coke because hey if you are going to die anyways why not? The problem is while we are all waiting to die we still have to LIVE! Oregon, by the way sounds like a lovely place to LIVE! but I won't argue with you if it is not doing anything for your new life.
160 here I come~~~!
I have had alot of trama in my life and i use food to fix it all. Now i need to fix it right and eat alot less. I have a wounderful Boy friend that I could see spending forever with but not till I can spend forever with me! I need to take some NOW photos Of me self and post them so That I can keep a good idea of how i have changed. 
