Hello everyone. I've been reading everyone's posts to others, especially us newbies and you all seem very nice and supportive - that's just what I need. I nearly 43, live alone (somewhat newly divorced) far away from family and friends and am struggling to lose what seems like a vary daunting amount of weight. But none of my friends or family understand what I'm going through as an obese woman - some need to lose some weight, perhaps even 50 or 60 pounds, but none of them understand the struggles of someone nearly 400 pounds. That's not to say that they don't struggle and it isn't hard for them, but what they don't understand is the particular struggles of someone my size - how hard it is on my little feet to carry this body; that a mile walk to me is very hard because of what I carry; or that even how hard it is to just do the simplest of things.
Anyway, sorry to babble...I think that hearing from others who might be like me or were like me, their struggles and their accomplishments and advice is really what I need because I now to the point in my life where I'm really scared of what I've let myself become.
Glad you found us! We have a 300+ forum of chickies that totally understand!
You CAN do this! Visit our maintainer's forum and you will find folk that have lost an amazing amount of weight.
Don't be scared - be excited. You are embarking on a new journey. It will take time, it will wind and twist to places that you didn't expect. But, it is sooooo worth it!
I am a little younger than you (24), but I understand somewhat what you're going through. I just went through the break-up of my engagement after a three-year relationship, and have been living on my own, away from my parents and sister, for almost two years. And... I have approximately 115 lbs to lose while wondering how on Earth I got this heavy to begin with. So... maybe not the exact same situation, but I understand. And I'm a newbie too, so we'll be on this journey together.
Anyhoo, welcome to the board! I hope to be seeing you around here!
Welcome Dani!!! I agree---check out the 300 Club for lots of good support! Also the 100 lb Club! There are so many ladies on here who have been in or are in your shoes. I'm so glad you found us!!!
Hi I'm a Newbie...
I live alone too, so I can sympathize there.
