Fat, semi-hippie chick looking for support

sambo155

Hi all! I'm new to the boards but not new to the site. I'm 41 yrs old, a graphic designer and a single mom of a 4 yr old. I work full time and go to school part time. I'm a semi-hippie chick and by that I mean I'm into The Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic and love going to shows. I'd wear my hippie skirts everyday if my boss would let me. I'm a peace-loving, save the planet, be kind to each other kinda person. I'm unfortunately not as "hippie" as I'd like: I don't do yoga, I'm not a vegetarian, I don't buy all organic food... not that I'm against all that! I'll get there eventually.

I'm 5' 3" and 173lbs as of this morning. Yep, 173. That's not a typo. I was hovering around 155 for a few years, then in the summer I got up to about 162 then it seemed like I gained 10lbs in a month and here I am. I finally sick and tired of being fat! I want to feel comfortable when I sit. I want to buy clothes that fit. I want to stop constantly worrying about my weight and how I look.

I'm hoping that getting involved with the community board will help my motivation to stick to my diet. (Doing low calorie... again.) It would be great to meet some friends that have some things in common, too.

ktfitzgerald

Welcome!! There are so many supportive peole here. You're going to love it. Good luck on your journey to a healthier you! And please feel free to add me as a friend.

Vaanja

We started at almost the exact same place Add me, it sounds like we've got a bit more than that in common (though I'm more folk-punk than hippie, but I can sing Dylan in Swedish haha).

dmpizza

Saw "The Dead" 5 times. It was a lonnnnnnnnnng time ago though.

1smemae94

Hey welcome, feel free to add me!

sambo155

Thanks, guys! I think I'm gonna like this place! :happy:

ssbarfarkle

From one fat, semi-hippie chick to another, you've come to the right place! I'm 44, 5'5" with about 40 pounds to lose (could probably lose more but we'll start there). Rather new myself, I am loving it!! Panic is my all time fave! Love the Dead too, been to a few shows back in the Jerry days. Friend me if you want. Good luck to you!!

paulahenn

Welcome.......I can relate! Lots of great support here!!

Rheatheylia

I'm also a sem-hippie chick, I'm very into the natural, homemade, and reusable. Though musically I'm more into psychedelic/trance. I wear hippy skirts nearly all the time. I love them, but I think they're partly responsible for my weight gain, it's hard to tell if your clothes are fitting differently when they're one size fits all, lol. Anyways, I love to give/receive support, so friend me if you'd like.

sambo155

Ain't that the truth about the skirts! I have an awesome tye dye one that I was able to wear the whole time I was pregnant. It's my favorite! So comfy!