Well i was here more than a few months, dedicated {so it seemed} to my cause. Then I was hovering at 200 lbs, the most I had weighed since i had lost all that wieght and maintained for years at 145 lbs. Then after 2 pregnancies 20 months apart, gestational diabetes and a lengthy depression I was then topping out at 200 pounds. I was devestated. And I tried then, but inevetably lost steam and choose to ignore the weight gain. I thought "well I can be a happy fat person, all the other areas of my life are good and under control. I'll just accept my body the way it is." But from then to now I've gained another 15 lbs. I weighed offically for the first time in a year, all that ignorance made me even more fat. I'm tired of closing my eyes, I'm tired of trying to make myself invisable because I'm ashamed to be seen. Most of all, I need help and support from people who will see the person I am instead of the body I've become.I'm sad but I'm ready to happy again. I'm currently figuring out a longterm lifestyle change that is going to fit me and that i can sustain. Here's what I've come up with so far....
1.quit drinking soda
2.proper portion sizes {classic overeater}
3.daily excersize in any form
4.take vitamans
5.incorperate IF into my life

My goals have changed, I would like to be 160 lbs. A weight I'm comfortable in and if i reach that goal and feel the need MAYBE I'll keep shooting for 140 lbs, but I don't need to. This is a battle I'm ready to take on for the long term. By this time next year I WILL look into the full legnth mirror and look like the person I am on the inside. Thank you for listening. Kate

By the way little info on me....28 years old 5'10 , 215 lbs,,,,could use a buddy!

I remember you and I'm glad you're back.

This is as good a starting place as any. I don't like to think of it as starting over because that's an indirect way of acknowledging you got off track when what you need is a truly, truly fresh start.

You can do this. I'm sorry that you've had so many stressers in your life, but I really think your lifestyle change plan is one that you can stick to through the ups and downs of life. You are being reasonable and proactive and with that attitude, you can reach your goals.

Welcome back, chin up and keep us posted on all your progress!

(I need a buddy too)

Hi and welcome back to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

thanks for your encouragement, it truly means alot. looks like we started off at the same point....what have yo udone to get there and how long has it take you?

Welcome and glad you are here, lots of support here on 3FC

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

Thanks everyone!