[tif8J]

So.
I have definately had troubles with my weight throughout my whole life.
I know I am only seventeen, but that is a long time to feel like an outsider.
I was the chubby one out of my mother's four girls.
My overeating was an endless cycle of feeling depressed because I was bigger, then eating my depression away only to feed my depression.
I am sad to say that when my youngest sister began to rapidly gain weight, I was almost jubilant. Finally, I was not alone, and they couldn't make fun of me anymore! That is sick, but it is important because it shows how much self pity I had.
I know! That is pretty messed up.
My freshman year, I went so far as to binge and purge to lose weight and "be pretty". It worked for a little while.
I haven't really tried losing weight since then, and now I am 200 pounds.
I haven't gone out with any guys in two years because I am too digusted with myself.
So, about 4 days ago, I went back to my old ways. I have lost 6 pounds since then.
Then I happened upon this website while looking for ways to stop my cravings.
I read all the amazing stories about women losing crazy amounts of weight. And I was amazed. It gave me hope.
It made me feel bad for not believeing I could lose this weight the healthy way.
But now I know I can because this is an awesome site that I can refer back to when I am feeling alone in my battle against myself.
Thanks so much!
You are all awesome.
You have given me hope.

[KittyKat1465]

I was just like you at that age. The boy I was in love with told me he would marry me if I lost 50lbs. Well I was head over heels so I decided that binging/purging was the best way to do it. I did lose a little, but things between us fizzled out and I realized risking my own health wasn't worth it. I yo-yo dieted for a few years and somehow managed to get myself up to 265lbs! Something just snapped inside me and I realized I had to change my life. I don't look at it as a diet or a quick fix. I am going to put in the hard work so that when I do reach my goal I will be able to maintain it and it will taste sooo much sweeter. I am down 27lbs since June 1, 2011 and I have done it the healthy way. You can do it girl. I wish I had made this choice when I was your age, but better late than never. Everyone is here to support you and you will find all the motivation you can get.

[tif8J]

Thank you so much! This makes me so happy.
This is going to be awesome!
I totally feel you on the boy thing. Thats when I started gaining.
We broke up. I was distraught.
Not a good time for me...lol.

[KittyKat1465]

Trust me, it gets better.....

[desperate99]

Well, first of all welcome to 3fc! I'm the same age as you, and I wish you good luck on your weight loss journey. I have been obese/overweight for the last 3 years, although when I was in school it didn't bother me that much...The minute I entered junior college, the trouble started...I got teased everyday about being fat, almost to the point of tears. The guy I liked actually rejected me for being fat and my health began to go downhill. Finally at about 220 pounds I realized to do something about my life and started taking my weight loss seriously...I have dieted before, but could never stick to it. But then I found 3fc and it has helped me stay motivated so far! I'm doing great, and I know it will help you as well!

[devnet]

Welcome and good luck! You can do it!