[Laifierr]

Hello everyone!

I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I was a chubby child, I was a chubby adolescent, I was a chubby teenager, and now I'm 30 years old and weigh somewhere around 300 pounds, though I haven't weighed myself in probably a year. I've had my fair share of dieting woes with ups and downs (more gain than loss maybe?) since I seem to add on a little more each time when I give up.

When I was about 20 I was diagnosed with PCOS and borderline diabetes. Because of this I have had difficulties really losing weight. Most times I just can't stay motivated and usually quit after 3 or 4 months of being on a diet. I have tried and tried and tried to lose weight. A lot of times I feel like I'm doing good and then I get depressed and fall into a slump just to gain a ton back.

I am hoping that by joining a support group I can get some pointers and hopefully stay more motivated in my quest for a more fit, trim, and healthy lifestyle.

Today I made a new step in being healthy by replacing bad foods I loved with healthy foods that I love.

I've also read that I need to reduce my carbs and stay away from them at evening meal times since it will turn to fat faster. I've read that I should choose foods that are fresh or frozen instead of canned in order to reduce my sodium. I've also read that I should choose foods with a low glycemic index value so that my sugars will stay more level throughout the day. I've also read that I need to build up muscle mass since increased muscle will help me burn more calories overall.

Tomorrow I'm going to buy a blender so I can make breakfast smoothies packed with fresh vegetables and fruits. And I'm also going to buy some weights so I can start increasing my muscle mass. I'm also going to start walking and hiking again.

And my biggest bane... slowly but surely cut out soda for good.

Well, I hope I get a chance to meet other ladies out there who don't mind kicking my butt once in a while to keep me motivated.











(and I also need to lose weight because I am running out of shirts that I can fit into...)

[strawleyl]

Hey! I kno exactly how u feel been that way for me too! Dnt give up gurl! It may seem like a long hard road but it is def well worth it!

[SugarRomeoTango4852]

Welcome!

A lot of us can relate to struggling with our weight our entire lives. Never fear, you are not alone here!

A lot of us can also relate to giving up after a few months (myself included!). What you need to focus on it that you are getting back on the wagon (this time with an entire cheering section!). If you are worried about giving up (don't be, you can do this!) I say remove the word "diet" from your life. You are not "dieting" you are instigating a healthy lifestyle change. "Diet" is such a negative word that I find myself discouraged before I even try!

If the biggest problem you have is with soda, I have two recommendations:
1.) Ween yourself off of it instead of quitting cold turkey. Alternate between diet and regular, slowly cutting back on the regular.
2.) Try the Crystal Water/Sam's Club water. They are carbonated flavored waters that have no calories, but, are delicious, crisp and refreshing. I find that they satisfy me more than soda at this point since I know I am not taking in the extra calories!

I am not going to say "Good Luck" because you don't need luck. You got this.