Darn you, life. You RUINED my figure!

DekuNutty
DekuNutty Posts: 17
in Introduce Yourself
Not that I had one in the first place...
Anyway.
My name's Sally. I'm 21, and annoyingly, I have the figure of a pygmy hippo. Very, very cute, very small, but sadly as wide as a house.
I won't say I'm not partially to blame, but due to some... ahem. 'Weed problems' in my parents garden as a child, I ended up with an unfailing case of the munchies from very early on, until I started college. Jars of peanut butter and spoons in my bedroom, chocolate bars behind my sitting room chair, you name it. Any change I had access to, I spent on sugary things that did me no good at all.
Then came years of solitary confinement. Shutting myself away with a computer and the internet due to a particularly hard time at school , the pounds leeched onto my thighs and backside like they were made of the nectar of gods.
But yeah... With all that, and then since two years ago, I gained a wonderful little immune deficiency, IgA deficiency, which makes me ill quite often, and unable to exercise when it matters most, and being put on the contraceptive implant, which just bloated me up a fair bit, I just... feel it's time to get rid of my excess weight in time for my life starting again.
But the thing about me is... I'm too shy. I can't talk to people, and I can't make friends to encourage me. I just... have never been the one to approach someone to start a conversation.
So... Talk to me, help me a lil' bit? I bloody well need it. People won't stop leaving bloody SNACKS around the house!

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  • Rachelmilloy
    Rachelmilloy Posts: 159 Member
    Hi Sally, I found your topic name quite amusing, and notice that you have a real way with words... sure I'll talk to you - add me if you like! Heather
  • waygor
    waygor Posts: 17
    Chips and McD's was my thing. No need to be shy, you are great with words. You can talk to me if you like or add me as a friend...We all start somewhere.
  • bronnibee
    bronnibee Posts: 65
    Hey Sally

    You're awesome. We are all here to for you and to help. Add me if you like :happy:

    Bron
  • raystark
    raystark Posts: 403 Member
    I agree with the other folk. You have a charming writing style. Best wishes on getting fit and healthy. This site has been an invaluable resource for me since I joined up back in January.
  • marinebiologist_girl
    marinebiologist_girl Posts: 300
    Great writing smile and you look really cute. I think we had roughly the same issues growing up, minus the garden. (:
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    friends will only bring you down anyway.

    being on MFP will help a lot.
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    I love your writing! All the best to you, I know you can do this! You have such a great attitude!
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    We're all here for the same thing :) and thats to get healthy.
    Seriously, you are doing a great thing by taking the first step. I added you :)
  • anial
    anial Posts: 27 Member
    Hi, Sally! Like your poste and , if you want, let's talk!!! I just get there few days ago ,so may be we help each other...
  • Afterblue
    Afterblue Posts: 78 Member
    due to some... ahem. 'Weed problems' in my parents garden as a child, I ended up with an unfailing case of the munchies
    I had the exact same problem in my first year of college! :blushing:
  • MouseTmom
    MouseTmom Posts: 201 Member
    Love your post - you are really funny!! Great writing skills! Just sent you a friend request - you can never have too much support!!!
    :laugh:
  • nikkidubert
    nikkidubert Posts: 11
    Add me as a friend!! I was in your boat at 21 and have just now really gotten serious about my health at 35. Don't wait like I did. You are in the prime of your life, and you can do it! Keep checking in. I started 27 months ago on Myfitness and in July I finally started checking in on the daily, now, I am seeing results. :smile:
  • DekuNutty
    DekuNutty Posts: 17
    Hey, everyone. Thanks for all the great responses. Sorry that I didn't reply sooner, but... Y'know. Scotland and all. I'm in the wrong time zone, but I do need to sleep sometimes... SOMETIMES.
    I would reply to you all, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by the kindness, but thank you all, anyway.
  • BeckyLH
    BeckyLH Posts: 117 Member
    You will get there! I'm from Yorkshire so same time zone :)

    I weighed 17.5 stones at 19 and definitely get the 'I've ruined my body thing'!
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Hey Sally friend request sent, you made me giggle.
  • BeckyLH
    BeckyLH Posts: 117 Member
    Just realised we weigh around the same now, I just clocked at 181 - we will get there!!
  • alliwithaneye
    alliwithaneye Posts: 163 Member
    Let's be pals!

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