I have learned the secret to overcome this. Respect myself..

lavendalilly

I grew up as this tiny, scrawny little girl with skinny legs and big feet! I also sported quite the pot belly! My mother used to call me "Little Ethiopian".

I remember being teased in school for being so tiny, and I didn't fit in because I didn't have boobs! My mother would tell me "This is Mother Nature's way of protecting you".

Grade 11 came and I finally got my first period!

After college, I got married and had two boys. Five years after that, I became a single mom.

Somewhere over the past 10 years, I lost myself. Gradually the weight came. I didn't think anything of it. I just kept on going the way I was going.

Pictures from birthday parties and Christmas revealed that I was a lot bigger than I thought.

Sometime after my divorce to present, I have put on over 8 dress sizes.
Who does that without even noticing? Or better yet not care!

I have neglected myself for years. It is time I get back on track.

ittybittybadonkadonk

gooooood luck to you ... you can do it girl ..... 1 day at a time ... baby steps and mini goals YOU WILL SUCEED ...again good luck

cassandra1220

Lots of people put on weight and don't realize it...if they did they wouldn't put it on. Don't beat yourself up. You are here, it's a brand new year, and you can do it!!!!!!

ltlhmom

You have come to the right place! I love it here! Welcome and Good Luck to you!

lavendalilly

Wow, thanks guys! I just entered that a few moments ago!! What awsome inspiration!

Mamakatspokane

Sometime after my divorce to present, I have put on over 8 dress sizes.
Who does that without even noticing? Or better yet not care!

I have neglected myself for years. It is time I get back on track.

Who does that??? Mom's.. Mom's who are paying more attention to everyone else than themselves. It's still hard for me to find a balance but I'm doing it and you can too!!!!!
Best of Luck