New Member Looking for Some Support

melissabumblebee1990

Hi,
My name is Melissa. I am a 23 years old and I have been trying to lose weight for the last 4 years. I had successfully lost a ton of weight and then I messed up and regained almost all of it. So I'm hoping that this is my time for redemption.

I used to horseback ride and competed for 8 years but had to stop because I got to big. It was the worst feeling in the world because it was what I loved and I just threw it away.

I'm trying to get back into school because I would love to be a veterinarian. When I had first entered college that was the goal but I let my weight struggle take center stage and it destroyed my grades and so now I'm paying for it because I dropped out of school with horrible grades to the point where no vet school would ever take me. Therefore I have rededicated myself to getting back into school in the spring and working towards my initial goal.

I have a tumblr account and I do follow some health blogs so they give out a lot of inspiration and tips. My account name is MelissaBee1990

If anyone wants to talk or needs to let off some steam just message me.

xraychick84

Hi Melissa, my name is Tabitha and I too need to get back on track and could use some support. I am 29 years old and just gave birth to my beautiful daughter Mazie in June. Back in high school I weighed 240lbs and I am just shy of 5'5" so I was quite the porker. I was depressed to say the least and just tired of being made fun of. People are cruel and they didn't take the time to know me they just saw a fat girl and that made me an easy target. The beginning of sophmore year I made the decision to lose weight. I do not believe people thought it was going to happen but did I prove them wrong!! Returning back to school my junior year, I was unrecognizable! I had lost a little over 100lbs!! I was a new person, felt and looked great! The kids that had been treating me like crap previously all of a sudden become interested in knowing me and man did it feel good to say sorry I don't have time for you!!! I knew who my real friends were, they were the ones who befriended me when I was 100lbs heavier. Being on this "high" so to say I didn't realize how far I was taking this weight loss obsession. I had gone from one extreme, eating all the time, to NOT eating enough. My boyfriend at the time (now husband) literally had to force feed me. I would not let myself eat a chip...really a chip!! I went from 240 to 137, size 20 elastic waist pant to a size 7 jrs! I thought I looked wonderful but much to my dismay came to find out that my family members were questioning if I was ill. Realizing that I could not live my life like that, I begin treating myself and eating more normal again. My weight slowly started coming back on but once I got on the Depo shot for birth control it increased by about 35 lbs! I got off the depo and starting taking birth control pills only to see the weight not coming off. Before getting pregnant I went to the gym and did kickboxing and zumba (I was an instructor for a year) atleast 3 times a week with walking the dog/elliptical in between and still nothing. I was more toned but the weight was not going down. Before my pregnancy I was 180 lbs and gained a total of 48 lbs through the duration of pregnancy. My husband still can't believe I weighed that prepregancy and can't believe I gained almost 50 lbs b/c he saw and sees what I eat on a daily basis. I do not feel that I over eat and anyone that knows me would agree but since having Mazie my exercise has gone to the way side and the weight just isn't coming off. I have zero metabolism and it doesn't seem to matter how "healthy" I eat, the results are not being seen. My goal would be 160-165lbs, I would be much content at that weight. I will add that my family genes are horrific both sides are BIG people so that never helps! I also believe that being on hormonal birth control hinders weight loss as well. I am going to keep on trying, the winter months tend to be the hardest b/c it is not very welcoming to go outside in freezing cold weather and of course the holidays! I am hear to chat and who knows maybe we can start this weight loss journey again...but with a buddy this time!! Take care!

AnneFroel

Hi

I have always been the chubby kid at school as well and always been overweight. However in the last 2 years I have taken pretty much of weight as I could not bother cooking after work (living on my own) so I lived from pasta, rice, pizza and other quick junk food I could get for cheap!

I have now decided to be careful of what I am eating and doing some exercise as well! I still find it hard to do so after a long day at work. I solved part of the issue with cooking a big meal on the Sunday for the week so I just have to reheat the food in the evening. For the gym I have a friend coming with me, that pushes me a bit as well!

Feel free to add me It is always nice to have people in the same boat for support and motivation

xraychick84

Thank you Anne, keep up the good work!!

jenniferlthomas0305

Sending a request! Would love to help!

aggi_

Hello there My name is Agnes I am from Canada I am 33 years old working mother of 2 boys (13 and 10) I am new here looking for some friends and support

I lost 40 lbs on my own but now my weight is stuck at 175lbs and it wont move need some motivation

Anyone can add me

xraychick84

Congrats on your weight loss thus far...keep up the good work!