12 hours of crying.

Phoenix1401

Yesterday I was getting ready to go to a friends house, I went to my closet and I couldnt fit one of my "loose jeans" so tried on another pair and another pair after that. Couldnt fit none of them! And some were 18-20. I hurt but it didnt really hit me so I just put on my jeggings and left. I came home from my friends house and my mother sat there saying "Come here we need to talk" and I said "Okay" in a scared way. She said "Bianca you gained alot of weight this summer and I can tell" Thats when the tears started rolling down my cheeks. She said "I know its been to hot to cook and you been eating alot of sandwhiches" I just kept quiet witth tears coming out of my eyes She said "Tomorrow start cooking I dont care how hot it is and start drinking more water" So I told her "Yes ma'am" and I left the room. Later in the evening time I went to go do a presentation for a school event. And I know everybody so I felt okay but all my "Fat" insecureties were just going through my mind but it was okay I was wearing a decent dress. After the whole event finished my friend told me. "Bianca Iam just telling you as a friend but dont wear clingy dresses or invest in something better everybody was judging you by your body you look horrible". Thats when my heart dropped and I held back the tears from the event to all the way home. I stepped on the porch and my stepdad cussed me out and I yelled and cursed at him and I told my mom to "F off" and she said "Whats wrong" and I started tearing down and banging and breaking things I just remembered saying "EVERYBODY CALLED ME FAT!" my mom said "you can change it!" and I screamed "No mom I tried! I TRIED ITS SO HARD WHEN YOU HAVE BREAD AND CANDY AROUND YOU!" After that I cried the whole night long just thoughts rolling through my head. Iam fed up iam so ashamed at my self so angry so upset so hurt and Iam still crying from yesterday. I officaly just idk...Iam just hurt and know I could do better but it felt like some just stripped me and gave me this flashback of this fat 10 year old from 10 years ago getting made fun of in her 3rd grade class. I had enough Iam tired of being fat I'm not thisnhappy go lucky fat girl anymore now Iam just hurting.

zornig

That is some strong "tough love" you got from some people there. I think most of us on this site can really identify with the feelings of shame and self-hate that you described. But you *can* do something about it, and you *can* achieve your goals, if you're willing to work hard and make changes. You are a beautiful woman (I can tell from your profile photo) and with some effort, you can be a healthy one too.

sculley

I am sorry your hurting, and I agree that was actually really tough especially all in such a small time. But we know you can do it.

yankeefamily05

aww sweetie! You can do this! Trust me!!! Feel free to friend request me!

emmaNEEDSskinny

how heartbreaking </3
you can do this sweetie!
some people are really horrible and are just terrible people
ill add you message me if you need someone x

abeachlady

Aw, so sorry, and hugs to you, but you can do it. Don't "try" this time, just do it this time. When you "try" you give yourself permission to fail, when you decide to just do it, you succeed!

AmberLiscous

You can totally do this...what you need to do is go back and read everything that you just typed and tell yourself that you CAN do this and then add me as a friend and we will do it together :flowerforyou: YOU ARE WORTH IT!!

HaleyAlli

Honey, those friends do not deserve you. If they judge you by your body that's THEIR problem!! I think your mom was probably just concerned for you and doesn't want you to get really big and unhealthy. But no real friend would judge you by your body. Period.

Use this as motivation to get healthy and find some friends that will SUPPORT you and encourage you, not drag you down! :flowerforyou:

TankGirl71

Come with us, girl. We'll get you there.

jeanie✰

It really, really hurts when we hit bottom like that. The thing is? The only way out is up from here. Instead of letting the insecurities of 10 year old you creep back up, go for a walk. Do something to keep you moving and try to push back those thoughts. You're a beautiful person no matter what those people say, but making a healthy change sometimes is necessary. If you can't ignore their hurtful (even if they mean the best, it can still be hurtful) words, use those to fuel you to push forward. There are a lot of people around here going through the same thing so if you have to, lean on us!

Gigi_licious

Big hugs to you. You can do it!

Millie77

Sorry that happened to you. You deserve better!! Your mom could've handled that differently, and I don't think your "friend" is any really friend of yours. A friend wouldn't hurt you. There are ways of saying things that is loving, instead of hateful. You can do this. Do it for your health, not for acceptance. Those that matter don't care and those that care don't matter. Love that saying. If people truly love you, they don't care about your appearance. Good luck with your journey!!

sykin

I agree with what the person above me said. It really sucks to have people tell you you're fat (god knows we all know when we reach that point) but only you can change it. I have a household of people who do not eat healthy. I am the only one. I've had to gain some willpower to not eat the chocolate cake that's been on my counter for a week. Or the candy my son keeps asking me if I want to try. When you believe you can do it, you can. It's hard, but the struggle is worth it. Just take baby steps. Start small. Cut your portions in half of the things you can live without. You'll get there

rileysowner

That would be tough to hear, but turn it into motivation. You can lose the weight. It will require changing your lifestyle and eating patterns, but this site can help a lot with that. Start logging everything you eat. Start measuring your servings carefully. Start getting active. You can do this.

megz4987

You CAN do it, it IS possible. Your mom seems like a good support system, talk to her about your concerns about the food in the house and see what the two of you can change. Its never a bad thing to help everyone change their eating habits (and remember, incase anyone complains about the food change,you're not doing it TO them, you're doing it FOR them)

rorosaw

Aww, sweetie--wish I could give you a big hug right now. So sorry you're feeling the way you are. I think we can all empathize with your feelings. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'd be happy to support you in any way I can. The support I've found on this site has done wonders for me.

Remember, you are worth it.

:flowerforyou:

anthony438

You can do this!!! You know it as well as we do. It's tough and there will be some stumbles along the way, but you're worth it. Just do your best and never lose sight of your goal.

Remember, it's about progression, not perfection

CaptainMFP

For everyone who begins this journey, there is an "Aha" moment where we wake up. It is almost never a pleasant one. For my wife, it was a conversation with a nasty dress maker. For me it was a trip to the emergency room. It always breaks my heart to hear a story like yours, but there is a silver lining. You have decided that YOU want to change. This is empowerment, because YOU are putting yourself in control. I wish I could tell you that the beginning of this journey were easy or painless, but neither will be true. I can tell you it is WORTH THE EFFORT. You have come to a place where you will find support from people who are going or have gone through what you are feeling. You are not alone and YOU can do this. We are here for you so lean on us and don't give up on yourself. And I will say it sounds like you have some support in your corner at home between your mom and friends. Not everyone is lucky enough to have that, so that gives you an edge. Good luck on your journey...you have taken the first and most important step: You have decided to start. God bless and good luck. Feel free to add me as a friend if you are looking for support here.

u2fergus

Well... these people may have said stuff in the worst possible way and that is ALWAYS hurtful when it happens, but maybe use your anger/hurt and turn it into determination to make yourself the best you can be. You CAN do something about it (in fact, you're the only one who can do something about it), so use this web site to help you and just stick with it. Start developing a new good eating/exercising habit each week and break a bad habit every week, along with it. Believe me, I know it's HARD to do, but it IS possible! Also, try listening to the people on here and taking your inspiration from here, if your family/friends are not being very supportive right now. It helps to have people in it with you, and there are thousands of us on here who are going through exactly the same thing as you are right now.

cathyg18

I feel your hurt. I really do. But do you know what the difference is today? It's a new day and you can make a change. You can start out small and work up form there. Start by cooking your own meals. Sandwiches are ok, but there are lower calorie choices out there. Instead of bread, you could use a tortilla wrap or they now have these flat buns that are only 100 calorie per roll. There is SO much help and support on here. Everyone is different and I just know that you will be able to find out what works for you. And ...yes! Lots and lots of water.

Also, maybe start going for short walks to start out with or what ever activity you like to do. It's amazing what just walking can do. When I was at my heaviest (300+ about 10 years ago) I started walking 15 minutes in the am, 20 min over my lunch break and another 15 min in the afternoon. I was able to drop 50 lbs with in just a few short months. Feel free to friend me if you like. With all the support and motivation on this site, anything is possible! You can do this! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

kmtetour

Oh, sweetie. I feel for you. It's so difficult to be in this place. Just remember you need to love yourself. You need to do this for you. It will never work if you're doing it to make your loved one's think better of you. This is about you and no one else. You are a gorgeous woman, and people will see that if you believe it.

fubar66

Hi I have similar probs , have been a member on here now for a month & have lost 11lb - life probably feels bad at the minute but it will get better -I take small steps every day ie instead of living on sandwiches replace some with low fat ready meals take 1 day at a time -& if you do slip up dont hate yourself for it ! start afresh tomorrow & I BET AFTER A WEEK OR SO you will be posting about your weight loss - feel free to add me as a friend -chin up - Dave

franzy

you can do this your a strong woman. We're all here to support you and we beleive in you!!!! Good luck feel free to add me as a friend

KHaverstick

I'm so sorry, hon! That is a lot to take in one day. I've been at rock bottom before (not necessarily with weight issues, but with other really difficult things), and have cried for days (weeks, months...) over them. But it does sound like you've got family and friends who care about you, so that's good. And there's plenty of support and motivation here. Change is difficult, and results don't happen overnight, but you CAN do this. One step at a time. Focus on small, achievable goals.

crazytxmom

Aw!! Here's a big hug!! :flowerforyou:

Now it's time to wash your face, smile & get to work! You can do this! Just don't get too impatient. Everything will not change overnight. You're here, so that's an awesome start. Just logging your food for a few days will show you where you can make some relatively easy changes. I found several foods very surprising when I first started logging. Then start moving. Again, don't rush it. Start off with some evening walks. Then add more as you feel stronger. You'll be pleasantly surprised how quickly that will happen.

Good luck! You CAN do this!!

heatheramara

Don't give up. Never quit. Never quit on yourself. You can't change what you did yesterday. Focus on what you are going to do today. Love yourself a little bit, to heal some of the hurt inside. Take a few minutes to write down your good qualities, the things you like about yourself. Then call a friend and tell them you need some support. Don't go into the whole story, because it's too fresh, just ask them to say something nice to you, about you.

My advice for moving forward? Start with the smallest changes you feel comfortable with. If the best you can do right now is not gain anymore, then that's where you start. Believe me, if I had just focused on NOT GAINING 5 years ago, I'd be 20 pounds better off than I am today.

During times when our hearts are broken, it's very tempting to ignore the negative effects of the small things we do to make ourselves feel better. Maybe you could start by not eating any of that candy they keep in the house. It's hard, I know it's hard, believe me, but I also know you can do it. You already know what the candy tastes like, and let's face it, it's not really as good in our mouths as it is in our minds. We imagine it tastes better than it really does. And it definitely doesn't make us FEEL good in our hearts when it's clouded by that that little sting of guilt.

Try this exercise: Imagine yourself having the BEST dessert you can imagine. Take your time thinking about it. Imagine having it in Paris, or some place you think is equally special. Then imagine slowly taking the first bite. Savor it. Really try to imagine what it would taste like. Then have two more bites. Savoring each one as much as the first. Then...imagine putting down the spoon or the fork, gently folding your napkin next to the plate, and walking off happily into the sunshiny day, fulling satisfied, strong, smiling a joyful smile, and facing the future.

THAT's got to be better than any lame old piece of store-bought candy. And satisfying on the inside, because you WILL be that woman one day soon.

lveguilla

YES U CAN!!!! YOU ARE IN CONTROL!!! DONT FEEL THAT WAY....MAKE a CHANGE TODAY!!!! You CAN eat bread...just watch the amount your eating....Eat more fruits and vegetables...stay away from soda and sweetened drinks....DRINK LOTS of water...start walking today....try 3o mins a day and you'll start dropping lbs!!!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND WORTH IT!!!! DONT LET THIS BEAT U!

SmileURLuved

Take all the emotions and energy that you have now, and turn them into something positive. Love yourself..... And in turn loving yourself will help you on this journey that we are all on.. Don't be sad, be hopefully, today is a new day..:flowerforyou:

marianne_s

Hi Bianca....

Yes... those were hurtful words to hear from family & friends.... but you know what.... at least they were honest enought to tell you to your face.

That has t count for something...

I rember being told by the manager of my old gym when I cancelled my memebrship, that I wouldn't be able to lose weight wothout going to a gym.....

Well, guess what?

7 months later.... I've lost more weight than I ever did in the 2 years I was a member.


So.... show them that you can do this.

Add me as a friend...
I will be there to answer any of your questions or give you any advice you need.... You're young, pretty....

and YOU GOT THIS....!


I wish I there had been someone there to tell me this when I was younger...

gettinghealthy777

You can do it. You have got something great going for you already. You are a beautiful girl! So, if your starting at the top, you have got a head start! If I can do it, anyone can. I was depressed and about ready to give up, but the people at MFP made it all worthwhile again for me. God bless them all. And they will be there for you everyday as I will. Remember that.

xXxKayleighxXx

Oh sweetheart, those are horrible words to hear. I'm not surprised that you had a good cry. I would've too and have done many times in the past about my weight.

The people saying those hurtful things are trying to help you, but your friend in particular could've been much nicer about it or kept her big fat mouth shut, lol, i don't find those things helpful.

My mum says similar things to me. When i said i've put on some weight and want to lose it she couldn't help telling me that she knows and how obvious it is, but she means to be helpful.

If you want to drop weight and/or get healthy, you are in the right place. Everybody here has either gone through it or is going through it right now.

When you're having a bad day, just remember the good things about yourself. That you are beautiful and you are changing what you don't like.

We CAN do this and this time next year your friend will be saying Bianca, don't wear such a clingy dress, all the men are staring at you instead of me