I just wanted to introduce myself....

bettersusan

Hi guys. I have been doing this for 11 days nows. I'ms not great on the computer so I am just figuring out how to "introduce myself".

I am 38 years old. I have been married almost 8 years and have two great little boys, ages 2&5. I've been overweight as long as I can remember. I'm 5'4 and my normal weight is about 173. I got down as low as 160 or so in my mid to late 20's when I was single, very active and working out all the time. After my first child, I got back to 173 after gaining and then losing (weight watchers) 60 pounds. I again gained alot with childs #2 and was well on my way down again when an accidental preganancy happened. Our excitement turned to grief as I lost that child just before going into the 2nd trimester. Since then, I have been "stuck" in the mid to high 180's. That was a year ago. I have felt depressed, discouraged, and like a failure. My youth is slipping away. I dress like I am 68 instead of 38 because I feel so bad about how I look. My feet hurt, my blood pressure is high for the first time in my life.

I truly felt hopeless. Then I went to visit my sister recently. She had lost nearly 20 pounds and looked SO great. She is such in inspiration. She told me about this website. I didn't have much confidence in myself at first. I have failed SO many times the past year. I started at 189. Today I sit here, 11 days later. I am 184 and for the first time in a long time, I have hope. I am gaining some confidence. Each day is a challenge, but I am taking it one day at a time. When I go to bed and have had a successful day, I go to bed thinking, "mission accomplished".

I don't know what it feels like to BE slim. People have been trying to get me to lose weight since I was 10 or so. The dream...I really can't conceive of it yet. I KNOW I will feel great even getting to 173 again. The 160's will be amazing. Could I ever not have to put the scale on 150 and add. Could I really get to my goal of 142? Is it possible?? Your stories inspire me. When I feel weak. YOU inspire me. I hope you will be my friends. It's SO nice to have poeple to share my weight struggles with. I know you truely understand. I want us ALL to win.

VballLeash

Welcome! Great job on your first 11 days :happy: You are well on your way to a healthy lifestyle. Have a fabulous day and GOOD LUCK :happy: :happy:

~Leash

CrystalT

You've come to the right place. There is always plenty of support around here. Good luck!

BrenNew

Hi guys. I have been doing this for 11 days nows. I'ms not great on the computer so I am just figuring out how to "introduce myself".

I am 38 years old. I have been married almost 8 years and have two great little boys, ages 2&5. I've been overweight as long as I can remember. I'm 5'4 and my normal weight is about 173. I got down as low as 160 or so in my mid to late 20's when I was single, very active and working out all the time. After my first child, I got back to 173 after gaining and then losing (weight watchers) 60 pounds. I again gained alot with childs #2 and was well on my way down again when an accidental preganancy happened. Our excitement turned to grief as I lost that child just before going into the 2nd trimester. Since then, I have been "stuck" in the mid to high 180's. That was a year ago. I have felt depressed, discouraged, and like a failure. My youth is slipping away. I dress like I am 68 instead of 38 because I feel so bad about how I look. My feet hurt, my blood pressure is high for the first time in my life.

I truly felt hopeless. Then I went to visit my sister recently. She had lost nearly 20 pounds and looked SO great. She is such in inspiration. She told me about this website. I didn't have much confidence in myself at first. I have failed SO many times the past year. I started at 189. Today I sit here, 11 days later. I am 184 and for the first time in a long time, I have hope. I am gaining some confidence. Each day is a challenge, but I am taking it one day at a time. When I go to bed and have had a successful day, I go to bed thinking, "mission accomplished".

I don't know what it feels like to BE slim. People have been trying to get me to lose weight since I was 10 or so. The dream...I really can't conceive of it yet. I KNOW I will feel great even getting to 173 again. The 160's will be amazing. Could I ever not have to put the scale on 150 and add. Could I really get to my goal of 142? Is it possible?? Your stories inspire me. When I feel weak. YOU inspire me. I hope you will be my friends. It's SO nice to have poeple to share my weight struggles with. I know you truely understand. I want us ALL to win.

Hi Susan. :flowerforyou: Don't worry, with MFP, you REALLY CAN get to your goal!!!
I was just like you when I first came to MFP. I was so depressed about my weight! :sad:
I'd ALWAYS been "heavy", even as a child, and having a skinny twin sister DID NOT help at all! :grumble:
When a co-worker told me about this site, I figured it'd be just like ALL the "zillions" of other things that I'd tried over the years, including hypnosis. (twice!)
I never in a million years thought that I WOULD reach my goal, so I put in a higher one. And then, wonder of wonders, the weight started coming off, and I knew that I COULD ACTUALLY lose the weight that I so desperately wanted to! So I changed my goal to where I really wanted it, and, I did it! And if I can do it, you can too!
I ALWAYS recommend to the newbies to log foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later. That way you know if you need to make better food choices or get in some exercise. (I sometimes log 3, and even 4 days in advance!)
Drink lots and lots of water too. :drinker:

bettersusan

Thanks!! I may try that with the loggin thing.

Susan


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MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP. This site is awesome, you will love it here if you don't already. I it here. This site is so supportive, helpful, motivational, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to tell you that I wish that you have great success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

bettersusan

Thank you. I am struggling today. Just have a lot on my mind and didn't get a lot of sleep last night either. Being both tired and concerned about some issues...not a good combination for me. I tend to eat more when I don't get much sleep and I am also a stress eater. Food has been where I went for pleasure and comfort. I am trying hard today. It's really difficult! I really want to be successful. Wish I could take a nap! :ohwell:

Susan

Saudimom

Sending some positive vibes your way!!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++