Climbing back up the slippery slope

2Chealthy

My name's Chelsea. I'm only 18 but I'll be 19 in less than a month. I've always been overweight but honestly, I was content with myself for quite a good while. I carry most of my weight in my hips, butt and thighs, and people were always surprised to hear what I actually weigh due to how I carry it. I noticed that steadily, I'd gain about 5 pounds each year in high school. Still, I was fairly content. Until now. I am in my second year in community college and am weighing in at about 176. The number does not bother me, as numbers have never bothered me before. The problem is I no longer feel comfortable in my clothes... I spend a good amount of time putting on and throwing off shirts every morning because I can now see the weight I've put on. I have started wearing baggy T-shirts on a daily basis. I can see that my face is rounder. I know that I have already slipped on the slippery slope, and I am afraid of falling any farther... Before it was a "I'm happy mainting this weight". Now it's a "I need to get back to where I was before".

This ended up being longer than I intended

queenliz99

Welcome to MFP!! Read this stickie

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

best wishes

2Chealthy

queenliz99 wrote: »

Welcome to MFP!! Read this stickie

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

best wishes

Thank you!!

heybebe88

Welcome! This is a great time to start developing healthy habits to last you a lifetime. Good luck!

2Chealthy

heybebe88 wrote: »

Welcome! This is a great time to start developing healthy habits to last you a lifetime. Good luck!

Thanks!

PinkPixiexox

Welcome :]
Please don't beat yourself up - life happens and our weight fluctuates, you're totally normal and we have all been there. You have decided to change your eating habits in order to feel healthier and happier so the first step has been taken, well done. You'll find so much support and advice here so don't be afraid to reach out if you feel like you're struggling - we've all been there so there is a lot of understanding here too. Wishing you the very best of luck - you can do this!