21 and Morbid Obese

philiaeros360

Hello all!!!! My name is Samantha and as of today I have been diagnosed as a morbid obese 21yr old. I am too young, smart, and gorgeous to be this big and I want to live my life to the fullest, but I need help. I LOVE SWEETS!!!!!!!! Lol I promise you I can eat sweats all day and go to sleep. But I'm really tired of being out of breath when I walk up the stairs, unable to breathe when I sleep, and unable to look to stand in front of the mirror nude because I hate my body. So yeah......I am embarking on a LIFESTYLE CHANGE.......my 100lbs+ SNATCH BACK to be in a body that I feel underneath all of this. Looking for positive, blunt, and honest people.....let's be a motivation for each other.

shaynataggart

All I can say, as someone who was 330 pounds is don't give up! a lifestyle change is a forever journey, enjoy all the things you are going to learn about yourself along the way! I didn't see much change for the first 6 months that I started, but slowly my weight start coming down and it has been life changing. I was 23 years old, morbidly obese and told I would die early and not have children if I didn't change my life! take it from me, it IS possible and you will rock it! make sure to go slow and the changes you will see will be amazing!

gingyboomboom

I could eat sweets all day too but the guilt is more than I care for. I have 70-75 lbs to lose, feel free to add me if you like, I just "started" again. :0)

notfromarizona

I have another 50 or so to lose, but I can 100% relate to getting out of breath walking up stairs. It's been getting better slowly though, I'm sure you can do it if I can. Feel free to add me, I love to keep up with other people's health and give advice when I feel like I can be helpful

terbusha

Thanks for posting! Having a strong support system is critical for this journey. If you need anything, don't hesitate to get ahold of me. I'm always happy to give encouragement, advice, or a swift kick int he pants

If you're looking for support, I help to run a great support group on Facebook for people looking to improve their health and fitness. It's just a bunch of people supporting and encouraging each other to make progress towards their goals. It's an awesome community. If you're interested in it, I'd be glad to chat with you about it.

Allan

apparations

You can do it, I look forward to your success story

Juvenica

I can relate to your story as well, since i've always had weight issues and still don't have a normal / healthy relationship with sugar. U are beautiful and once you start losing that excess weight you will love the new you. It takes time and a loooot of persistence but you can do this. You need to do this for yourself! Just remember... baby steps and don't expect to change overnight.
as for sweets, try exchanging with fruits ( apples, pineapple, coconut .. choices are endless)

KrishDaNa

I can relate, when I was 18 years old. I was about 120lbs overweight. I am now down 45lbs from then. I want to lose another 70ishlbs.

WithWhatsLeft

I love this. Honey, you ARE to young to not be living your life to the fullest! So glad you decided to make that happen.

(oh, to be 21 again....)

TheSatinPumpkin

Welcome. Def' relate to what you are going through. One of my main motivators was to get basic hygiene back like when on the toilet i could not even reach back there to wipe as well as get cramps in trying to navigate around my mammoth belly.

Best wishes on your WOE.

jgnatca

I am in my fifties and eighteen months ago I was 275 pounds and out of breath. I've lost eighty pounds with a lot of support from the local bariatric unit which included lots of classes, a dietitian, everything. As I've lost weight I have become more active. My family doctor says now I look "perky".

One of the most useful courses I attended was the
Chronic Disease Self Management Program run by Stanford University. I understand they license this program across country so there may be a program in your area.

This is the book that goes with the program. Please don't be put off by the nasty title.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions: Self-Management of Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema and Other Physical and Mental Health Conditions, Lorig.

Since you are young and in a dangerous weight bracket my wish for you is to learn some lifetime habits that will help you tackle whatever challenges come your way. Patience, grasshopper. Gradually changing old habits can lead to spectacular results.

Have you ever checked out a diabetic sweets shop nearby? You may be able to continue to enjoy your habit without contributing to your calorie intake.

feralkitten1010

Trust the process and the information provided here on the forums! (You'll be able to weed out the good from the bad once you really get going.) I started losing weight at 260, dropped to 190, rebounded to 210. I joined MyFitnessPal on June 24 and I regret nothing. Navigating through the forums is what helped me understand my own body. You can definitely do this. Patience is key!

Sabine_Stroehm

You can do this! Many people here have been where you are. They will more than support you on this journey! Good luck!

philiaeros360

You'll are so supportive!!!!!!! Man it really warms my heart to hear such positive people and responses. I'm excited to have such a wonderful support group that understands exactly what I'm going through.

williamwj2014

Have you heard about carb cycling? I just started the diet since a friend recommended it to me. It gives you a lot of flexibility in being able to eat what you love (in moderation of course) it's one of those diets that has you eating healthier but allows you to enjoy the food that you love. friend lent me the book by chris powell called "Choose more, Lose more for life" which goes into a fair amount of detail.

Here's some information on Chris's website: http://chrispowell.com/carb-cycling-101/

sparklemejessica

Hey girl! i added you! I have about 65 pounds to lose (minimum) but i am all about understanding the LIFESTYLE change! Start small and work your way up! Also be super honest about what you eat. If you go over calories, it is OKAY. You are not a bad person for that! Just be honest until you can get a healthy diet under your belt! and walk walk walk!

pensierobello

Adding you lovely! We'll do it together

fenshae

Tossed you a friend request! I'm sitting right on the edge of morbid obesity myself (I think my only saving grace is that I'm tall!) and man it's a scary place to be. It's great to see you stepping up and making the commitment to change...that, and looking for accountability partners, is one of the hardest parts!