My name is Jane and I first saw this site at about 3am on Saturday morning when I was trying to convince myself not to raid the fridge! Says it all really. You all sound like you all really know what I've experienced over the last 25 years and I hope I can offer support to some of you too.
Weighed myself this morning and can't believe that at 4' 11" tall I'm now 15st 4lb. Doesn't sound any better in lbs either - 214.
I've had weight problems all my life and I'm convinced that if I had spent as much time thinking about my studies/career/money as I've spent thinking about my weight, I could be a millionaire by now! Turned 40 last year and don't want to spend the rest of my life being completely controlled by my size - whether I get smaller or not.
Hi Jane...I'm also a newbie here and very confused??? I'm trying to understand this site and how posting works. Anyways, I'm 42, and I've had weight problems for basically the past 14 years, due to an underactive thyroid. I just started working on weightloss journey last Wednesday 4-5-6, and so far I've lost 3 pounds. Nice meeting you...
I did my own thing - I didn't follow a commercial plan, I just ate better and exercised. If you hang around here for a while you'll find out about my running, and that's basically what's been the key for me. I run a lot, and pretty fast now, and it's worth miracles. Plus I've just stuck at it - no matter what you do when you have a huge amount to lose you just have to keep on going. There's no point losing 20lb fast then giving up and putting it back on again!
I'm just five feet tall and at my heaviest was just under fifteen stone.
The scales Friday said 10 stone. I've done my own thing also, cut out the crap and the constant trips to the fridge in the evening and joined the gym and walk as much as I can which I love.
It's still a battle sometimes but for the most part I'm used to my new way of eating, well it isn't that new now it has taken me two years to get this far, but I've been happy to chip away at it.
Anyway we are all in the same boat whether we are losing mere pounds or stones!
Michelle you say you are confused as to how these postings works? Ask away and someone here will not doubt be able to advise you.
I see you are from Oregon? Don't worry a lot of the UK chicks are actually from the 'other side of the pond'. We don't mind! We love to find out about each other. We have fun sometimes with the language difference and those orginally from UK but now in USA and vice versa sometimes talk about things they miss - tv, food, shops etc. Some posts may be more serious than others but we all have the same goals.
Michele - I probably feel just how you did at the start - it seems such a long way to go from where I'm standing - it's good to know that it's achievable. The minute I go on a 'diet' I seem to eat more rubbish than when I'm not on one - I become obsessed and crave just what I shouldn't have. I'm hoping that by not being on a diet but trying to be sensible and increase (um, do some!) exercise, then I might move forward this time.
I would love to run - I read Helen's account - but didn't think I would ever manage it. I tried last year but my poooooor knees! I'm going to start walking again and try to build up to it. I think I just need to lose a few pounds before I start pounding the streets again. My friend started running a couple of years ago and although she didn't have a lot of weight to lose, the effect it's had on her stomach, legs and butt is amazing - I want to do it for that reason if nothing else!
hello! I'm new here too. I just started properly working at my weight last week, I've tried so many times in the past and just given up. I'm going to be 30 next year, and there's no way i want to be 30 and fat!
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