Highest weight how you felt

cdc33

Just wondering how others felt at there highest weight. My highest weight was 326lbs I know right!! I felt awful just terrible Im down 59lbs and lots to go but Im losing the weight and gaining the confidents how about you guys?

LizHowerton

Awful, depressed, ashamed, insecure.

cdc33

Awful, depressed, ashamed, insecure.

How do you feel now?

BAMFMeredith

My highest weight was 170 lbs...and I've been told "that's not that overweight" or "well you've never REALLY been fat" but to me, on my frame, that was when I felt like I was out of control. I am 5'3" and have a very small frame. When I saw that number on the scale I was horrified and I thought "How did I let it get this bad??" I gained a lot of weight while pregnant (went from about 125 to 190!) and then just never really did much to lose it afterward. I went down to about 150 for a while then slowly it crept back up to 170 this past winter and I just felt so embarrassed and ashamed of myself.

I'm SO thankful for MFP, because without this site I'd probably still be that person. ETA: Today, I'm so proud of my accomplishments and have actually learned to appreciate my own hard work. While I'm not at my goal yet, I can honestly say I've begun to love my body again.

Il_DaniD_lI

other than pregnancy.. 157. felt like a lard *kitten*.

runnercheryl

I was happy at my highest weight. Ignorance is bliss! I didn't care much for my long-term health, I liked the way my body looked and I was comfortable with who I was.

Only as I've improved my health and fitness and lost weight have I started seeing my flaws, and things I'm not happy with.

I've always had very high self-esteem and self-confidence, but losing weight made me start to make me notice the physical things I wasn't keen on. Now, I'm reaching a better level of fitness and becoming happier with the physical side again.

cdc33

I want to dress in clothes I actually love not just the ones that fit for my size thats my goal next! I want to stop dressing my friends in the clothes I want to wear you know what I mean?

cdc33

I was happy at my highest weight. Ignorance is bliss! I didn't care much for my long-term health, I liked the way my body looked and I was comfortable with who I was.

Only as I've improved my health and fitness and lost weight have I started seeing my flaws, and things I'm not happy with.

I've always had very high self-esteem and self-confidence, but losing weight made me start to make me notice the physical things I wasn't keen on. Now, I'm reaching a better level of fitness and becoming happier with the physical side again.

sure is like a roller coaster learning to like our self at different stages in our life, its hard but youseem to be doing so great:flowerforyou:

Sdewhizzle

I want to dress in clothes I actually love not just the ones that fit for my size thats my goal next! I want to stop dressing my friends in the clothes I want to wear you know what I mean?

Same. I love fashion, "window shopping" for clothes is one of my biggest motivations

cdc33

My highest weight was 170 lbs...and I've been told "that's not that overweight" or "well you've never REALLY been fat" but to me, on my frame, that was when I felt like I was out of control. I am 5'3" and have a very small frame. When I saw that number on the scale I was horrified and I thought "How did I let it get this bad??" I gained a lot of weight while pregnant (went from about 125 to 190!) and then just never really did much to lose it afterward. I went down to about 150 for a while then slowly it crept back up to 170 this past winter and I just felt so embarrassed and ashamed of myself.

I'm SO thankful for MFP, because without this site I'd probably still be that person. ETA: Today, I'm so proud of my accomplishments and have actually learned to appreciate my own hard work. While I'm not at my goal yet, I can honestly say I've begun to love my body again.

Its great that you know where you feel good, others can say you look fine but it all in how you feel. Keep up the great work !!!

TitanGM

Highest I've been was 215 and I felt like a baked potato chip. (now 182)

kristen6022

At the time I felt ok. I just knew I was approaching a weight I was uncomfortable with. Looking back now, 35 pounds down I was in total denial and living in my own little world.

cdc33

Highest I've been was 215 and I felt like a baked potato chip. (now 182)

after losing your weight how does it compare?

cdc33

At the time I felt ok. I just knew I was approaching a weight I was uncomfortable with. Looking back now, 35 pounds down I was in total denial and living in my own little world.

I know what you mean can you believe that I was 326 for awhile!!! everything hurt and still it took me a while to wake up! so glad Ive woken up and am on this weight loss journey.

TitanGM

Highest I've been was 215 and I felt like a baked potato chip. (now 182)

after losing your weight how does it compare?

It feels great! Just the feeling of accomplishment has no comparison, but not only that, the healthy life and not having to bear that extra meat on my waist it really improved my overall life. It's a motivation.

LizHowerton

Awful, depressed, ashamed, insecure.

How do you feel now?

Fit, healthy, happy, confident oh and sexy

lstnlondry

I want to dress in clothes I actually love not just the ones that fit for my size thats my goal next! I want to stop dressing my friends in the clothes I want to wear you know what I mean?

This! I was just going through the motions shopping at the big girl store-dreading any dress-up function! My highest was 237ish, just like Oprah. My husband and I grew together so it was normal. Its only now that I can run, hike, learning to swim, keeping up with my teenagers and IT FEELS SO GOOD!

PS: i had 4 kids under 5 years old and I wish I was one of these jogging stroller mommies!

Michelle650

I reached nearly 190lbs! I was 16 and ashamed at how I looked! I was embarrassed to go shopping with my friends, go swimming with my class. It was horrible. Teenage years are.said to be some of the best in life and here I was, trapped in my body! thank god I have changed my ways! I'm still learning about nutrition.

Darkskinned88

Highest i've seen was 302 (was probably more to be honest, this is easily my most successful weight loss campaign to date). I was oblivious, you couldn't tell me i was a pound over 250.

knapowell

Officially 289, but most likely 300-315. I didn't want to go anywhere. I didn't want to play with my kids. I had 2 or 3 things I could fit into. I was miserable. I will NEVER go back.

gaiareeves

180lbs and about 5'2" at the time. Completely and utterly miserable, antisocial, aggressive, and generally just really cut-off from everybody.

I'm 130lbs and 5'3.5" now, and dear god looking back I just want to go give myself a hug. I was so unhappy.

montana_girl

My highest weight was 252 and although at the time I didn't think I was unhappy, I realize now that I was. I was also so ashamed of how I looked and/or the fact I had no energy, that I basically hid out at home.

Now, at 136 pounds, I feel better, have more energy, I'm happier, and I love (LOVE) being out and about. Everyone that new me before also say I'm much more outgoing! :happy:

cdc33

I reached nearly 190lbs! I was 16 and ashamed at how I looked! I was embarrassed to go shopping with my friends, go swimming with my class. It was horrible. Teenage years are.said to be some of the best in life and here I was, trapped in my body! thank god I have changed my ways! I'm still learning about nutrition.

I think we will always learning to eat better but looks like you are happy and are doing good cheers to you!

dollipop

Disgusting @ 209. I vow never to get there again. Ever.
And because I'm tall, I got away with it, to some extent. No one believes I was that heavy.

cdc33

I want to dress in clothes I actually love not just the ones that fit for my size thats my goal next! I want to stop dressing my friends in the clothes I want to wear you know what I mean?

This! I was just going through the motions shopping at the big girl store-dreading any dress-up function! My highest was 237ish, just like Oprah. My husband and I grew together so it was normal. Its only now that I can run, hike, learning to swim, keeping up with my teenagers and IT FEELS SO GOOD!

PS: i had 4 kids under 5 years old and I wish I was one of these jogging stroller mommies!

HEY FRIEND!!!

I wish I could be one of those mommies 2!! my hubby and I grew together tooo!! Im a lucky woman my man loves me at every size I have been!

cdc33

Highest i've seen was 302 (was probably more to be honest, this is easily my most successful weight loss campaign to date). I was oblivious, you couldn't tell me i was a pound over 250.

Been there I use to tell myself I didnt look 326 I was more like 290 in my head. so glad I awoke from that fantacy land :embarassed:

cdc33

Officially 289, but most likely 300-315. I didn't want to go anywhere. I didn't want to play with my kids. I had 2 or 3 things I could fit into. I was miserable. I will NEVER go back.

wow your weight loss is fantastic!!!! I hope to be where you are one day how long did it take you to lose the weight?

interceptor311

Awful, depressed, ashamed, insecure.

This

cdc33

Awful, depressed, ashamed, insecure.

This

How do you feel now and where are you in your weight loss?

SexyCook

My highest was 207 that I know of. I am now 146 after 460days here at MFP(Proud)....and honestly I didn't feel sad or anything...Always have had confidence...and always stayed in front of a camara...but I found shopping was horrible and when i almost had to go to 16 I was done.... It's ok to be sick and tired....This is a lifestyle...we must push to make changes...Good luck to you!

cdc33

My highest was 207 that I know of. I am now 146 after 460days here at MFP(Proud)....and honestly I didn't feel sad or anything...Always have had confidence...and always stayed in front of a camara...but I found shopping was horrible and when i almost had to go to 16 I was done.... It's ok to be sick and tired....This is a lifestyle...we must push to make changes...Good luck to you!

Thanks I hope to match the outside with the person on the inside I do know It will take time. You have done a fantastic job and I love your picture very sassy. All the best to you too!!