Hi - restarting this :) Would like some supportive friends!

nerdy_girl

Hi

My name is Jess and I am 23. I have always struggled with my weight (and bulimia as a teenager) but I only really put alot of weight on in 2012-2013 when I started university. I shot up from around 11st13 to a massive 15st5 going from a 14 to a size 16 on top and 18/20 on my bottom half.

I decided to loss weight in Feb 2012 when I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries which is a pre-diabetic condition. A few months later I was also diagnosed with Endometriosis. The key to improve the symptoms of both, and possible future side effects such as type 2 diabetes, was weight loss. I originally started using Weight Watchers online but only for the first couple of months. After that I have mainly improved my diet, cut out snacking and drinking during the week and tried to do more exercise.

In the last year I have gone down to 12st6. I have lost 42lbs which I am really proud off. I feel much better and am back to a size 14. However I really wanted to get down to around 11st6 and back to a healthy BMI. However I am struggling to loose my last stone. I have a hectic and physical job during which I work up to 14-hour shifts and am mostly on my feet and struggle to get to exercise classes anymore. I also had to leave the classes I liked attending due to personal issues with a friend who also attends so im on the look out for new classs that, as a poor student, don't cost the earth or require a membership.

I really do want to loose another stone. I just need to get back on track with my diet and exercise. I also want to get back onto using this site and need some supportive friends to help keep me on track!!!! I am lucky to have a really supportive boyfriend who lost 4st himself a few years back and now is a keen weight enthusiast at the gym but I'd like to be ale to talk to people who are going through the same thing at the moment and will able to give me advice and support

I am a huge nerd in most areas of my life - my main hobbies are cosplay, warhammer, gaming (both pc and xbox), sci-fi, reading (mostly sci-fi and fantasy), keeping rodents, swmming, manga and anime, crafty activities, going out for cocktails with my friends and adventure type activities like go-karting and go-ape

I like most people and will be happy to chat to anyone!

sam_mom

Hi! Congratulations on losing 42lbs!! I would love to add you as a friend so we can support each other! It definitely helps to have others understand the challenges of getting healthy!