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caseymarie0981
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Not really sure where to start... My name is Casey and I'm 35. I have struggled with my weight since I can remember. My depression and anxiety don't help. I started my weight loss journey 6 years ago when I hit my highest weight at 430 and I learned I had PCOS. My husband and I wanted to start a family which was not possible at the weight I was at. I joined my fitness pal, cut my food intake and started exercising. I successfully lost 70 pounds and we as doing well then on Christmas Eve 2013 I lost my husband Steven after 10 years of marriage. My high school sweetheart passed away due to complication of the flu and double pneumonia. I spiraled out of control after that. I spent a while year lost and I still am not sure what I really did that first year. I guess I just survived. I started to come out of that dark place in mid 2015 and by the end of 2015 I was back to myself and ready to live my life again. I focused mostly on getting myself together mentally and financially. I met a great guy who supported me in everything I did in early 2016. My life is very different then where I saw it 6 years ago but I couldn't be happier where I am except for one thing.....this weight and finding the love I need for myself. My current weight is right at 360 and I'm ready to shed this weight and work on loving myself again. Life has been a rollercoaster for me but I am finally ready to take this weight off for good and love myself as much as the people in my life do. I would love to find some friends to help motivate and encourage me as well as do the same in return. I would also love any advice or tips people would be willing to share. Ready to dig deep and take the rest of my life back. I have a second chance to build the future I felt robbed of and one step towards it is losing this weight that holds me down. Thanks for reading my story.
Not really sure where to start... My name is Casey and I'm 35. I have struggled with my weight since I can remember. My depression and anxiety don't help. I started my weight loss journey 6 years ago when I hit my highest weight at 430 and I learned I had PCOS. My husband and I wanted to start a family which was not possible at the weight I was at. I joined my fitness pal, cut my food intake and started exercising. I successfully lost 70 pounds and we as doing well then on Christmas Eve 2013 I lost my husband Steven after 10 years of marriage. My high school sweetheart passed away due to complication of the flu and double pneumonia. I spiraled out of control after that. I spent a while year lost and I still am not sure what I really did that first year. I guess I just survived. I started to come out of that dark place in mid 2015 and by the end of 2015 I was back to myself and ready to live my life again. I focused mostly on getting myself together mentally and financially. I met a great guy who supported me in everything I did in early 2016. My life is very different then where I saw it 6 years ago but I couldn't be happier where I am except for one thing.....this weight and finding the love I need for myself. My current weight is right at 360 and I'm ready to shed this weight and work on loving myself again. Life has been a rollercoaster for me but I am finally ready to take this weight off for good and love myself as much as the people in my life do. I would love to find some friends to help motivate and encourage me as well as do the same in return. I would also love any advice or tips people would be willing to share. Ready to dig deep and take the rest of my life back. I have a second chance to build the future I felt robbed of and one step towards it is losing this weight that holds me down. Thanks for reading my story.
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Hi, Casey!
I am terribly sorry for all the dark places you've recently experienced, and I do hope that things are getting brighter for you!
I'm dealing with PCOS as well and have also been heavy most of my life. I also dealt with thryoid cancer and the roller coaster that is. I started in January at 375 lbs, so I was close to where you are, and can confidently say it is possible - I'm down to 325 now, and working on going as far as my body will let me go.
I love chattering away, so if you want someone to talk to, feel free to send me a PM!0 -
Hi Casey! I'm sorry for the trials you've had to face. So glad you're in a better place now. Like you, I don't remember not having obesity. It wasn't a choice of any sort -- it's just who I was as a kid and adult. You can make changes -- I was at 375 and am now down to 272. It hasn't been easy, and it took the help of an outstanding obesity specialist and his team. They helped me begin finding love for myself -- self-compassion -- which has been a key. I've recently added weight management medications to my routine because I was regaining and couldn't seem to turn the tide. It's all work, but well worth it!0
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