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Realizing how much I've let myself go

kimmibear09

Hello, I'm 34 years old and (this is embarrassing for me to admit) I'm 332 lbs. I've had this app on and off for years and when I really stick to it, I loose weight.

I've known this for a while now, but haven't really taken accountability. I've let myself go. And it's embarrassing and upsetting. My hubby and I started walking (5 years ago I could walk 2-3 miles fine).Now I can barely walk a mile without hurting. It makes me so upset because mentally I still think I can do everything I did when I was 100 lbs lighter. But seeing my limitations is a hard pill to swallow.

I do have mental health issues, but it's not an excuse. I want to better myself. I work in the medical field and I know what happens as you get older while weighting more. I hoping this time that I can stick to it. I do have my hubby and mom supporting me. (My hubby has lost over 200 lbs)

So I guess I'm just looking for others that have gone through this or are going through this. Of course I want to be able to fit into "normal" size clothing, but more importantly I want to feel good physically. I want to walk 2-3 miles again and not hurt.

I know this was kinda a ramble post, but if you've reached this point...thanks for reading my story!

Replies

jlbateman2017

I'm glad you are here! mental health issues are no joke. maybe taking care of yourself again, instead of letting yourself go can be some medicine?

I say that to you but also it's a message to me too. I have crippling anxiety on my worst days and I'm trying to reclaim myself after gaining 100 lbs in the last 11 years. We. You. Me. Can do it!

thanks for posting! and best wishes for a great day of small changes toward that goal of 2-3 miles!

tkine0225

You are on the right track and that's a start. Don't beat yourself up about it. Just get started and do your best That's all I need one can do.

I'm 64, 5'11, and was 352. I have gained and lost weight my whole life. I've always been heavy. My husband passed 2024 and I ate everything that didn't bite me back. This time I decided to get a little help because I wanted to lose the weight and feel better. So I tried some oral medication. It has really been a blessing because it helps with my food noise and appetite. I'm not trying to be commercial for weight loss medication. I just know it helped me. Since May 10th 2025 as of today I have lost 107 lb. The medication has been a very helpful tool. But I make sure and I keep a calorie deficit. And I log everything I eat and drink with my fitness pal. It keeps me accountable and it really makes a difference for me. I know some people don't like to log their food. They feel controlled.

I wish You luck and hope you can do it. If I can I think it's not too late for anyone to try.

tkine0225

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48905409#Comment_48905409

Also, I've NEVER fit in 'regular' clothing, being 5'11"& being blessed with my mom's thick calves & cankles. Still have them, but they're a bit less cankly :)

NachDeezy

@kimmibear09 hey! How's the weight loss going?

f8wyww52wv

Track every bite, lick, sip and taste and you will lose weight if you stay in your calorie deficit range.