It is time for change

PBandMelly

My name is Melissa, I am 21 years old, and I live in the Chicagoland Area. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember, and I hated every minute of it. After years of struggling with bad self esteem and being very introverted, I finally started to really truly love myself, and I feel for me to do so, I need to start treating myself how I would try and treat other people and start caring what I do to my body. This is why I made this profile, to finally start to show my love for myself in a manner that other people can recognize. I truly hope that it will not end up like countless other times I tried to lose weight and I am actually able to do it this time, for this time I am doing it for different reasons other than just trying to "look good", but to feel good, and to show that I actually do love myself, and really just to maintain a healthier lifestyle, because I do not want to suffer from any complications related to obesity when I grow older. I really want to live for as long as I can, and do so in a happy and healthy manner.

I would like friends who are willing to help support me and help push me in the right direction, for I feel that the reason I was so unsuccessful is due to the fact that I always tried to do this alone.

And if you took the time to read all of this, Thank you

AmandaC19871

Good on you, Melissa! In regards to your past struggles (and for what it's worth): I feel you. I think that a lot of people on MFP have been through very similar situations. If it helps at all, know this: you are not alone.

You WILL do it. Will it be easy? No - but nothing worth having ever is. *internet hugs*

PBandMelly

Yes, I realize that it will not be easy, for I have been down this path before, I actually lost 33 lbs at one point, but I gained most of it back, and I really just want to stop the madness and finally bite the bullet and do it you know!? And knowing that I have people as supportive as you to fall back on, it i will make this so much easier *hugs*