that this is the best spot for my post. But I would like share a little bit about myself with you guys since I plan to post on this board as much as possible now that I've found it.
As a child, Ive always weighed atleast 5 - 10 lbs more than my friends. My mother seems to think that the reason I am bigger than both of my sisters (though I am the youngest) is because she never breast fed me. She gave me whole milk when I was about 1 - 2 months old. Can anyone here verify that theory of hers, or have any input about whole milk at a young age? Make your bones start to grow faster? I dont know. Both of my sisters are dealing with weight problems as well. One is 27 with 4 kids. She is 5'4 and about 50 lbs over weight. The other is 25, no kids, 5'3 and about 15 lbs over weight. I am 5'8, and about 20 lbs away from my goal. I do pilates for toning, and I walk a block everyday. (Or atleast I try to do it everyday lol)
A few months ago, my boyfriend told me I was getting bigger. (What a jerk, I know!) I really took it to heart and became all depressed. As I was looking in the mirror, letting it all hang out so to speak, I was shocked. Now I knew what my boyfriend had been looking at all this time. I went to go buy a new pair of jeans, and I THOUGHT I was a size 10, but I couldn't get them on. I had to buy a pair of size 13's!
I went thru a huge state of depression. From then on, I was determined to lose the weight. I got a job where I was constantly on my feet and always moving. I drank nothing but water with everything I ate. After a few weeks, those size 13's didnt fit anymore.
I got on the scale and saw that I had dropped 30 lbs total! Now I am stuck in a rut at 155, Ive gotten down to 150 but it never lasts. Its like my body doesnt want to weigh less.
I dont understand, because Im still drinking water and doing everything the same. I tried the low carb, I didnt like it too much. I am now trying low calorie along with drinking water, and other 0 fat 0 carb drinks, like Diet sodas, Crystal Lite, and so on. Is it normal to be stuck at a certain weight for what seems like a life time?
Its been a month and I cant seem to get below 153. I have a tread mill that I dont use. So I will be starting to do that. On the weekends after I get off of work, I like to hang out with my big sister's and all of our "men" and drink a few beers. I know beer is bad for your health, and is a major factor in having a "pot belly". But just like if youre a smoker, and youre trying to quit...If its in your face, you want one.
Ive been stuck in the 50's for so long, I think I am going to really have a heart attack if I hit 149..........ever.
I know some ppl might be thinking "Oh, 20 lbs isnt alot to have to lose, I have to lose 100", but it is when almost all of it is in your legs and you cant even lose 1 lb now matter how hard you try.
Does anyone have any suggestions for getting passed the hump where youre body doesnt want to lose weight? If so, it will be greatly appreciated.
I know I rambled a HUGE post, and I know I probably put it in the wrong place. I just had so much to say and I still do, but I dont want to take up anymore of anyone's time. Thanks to all who took the time to read this.
Oh, and just ONE more thing, lol. It just SUCKS (and I am sure everyone here agrees) that summer is right around the corner and the thought of being chunky in a bikini is more than depressing.
Ill be walking on the beach in a tshirt and sweat pants. LoL