Food Addict From Chicago! (100lb+ Club)

ChavezCurse

Hello Everyone!

I just joined this week, and so far I'm loving this website! I need all the motivation and support I can get, as I am trying to lose 130-140lbs and it seems like it will take an eternity to get there!

I have now hit my all time highest weight...280lbs. It's horrifying, and I hate myself for letting myself go. I've been dieting unsuccessfully for years, I give in to temptation and just ignore the little alarms that go off in my head that say "DONT EAT THAT". I know better, I've tried and tested so many diets, worked out with personal trainers etc, and I've lost a lot of weight before, but then I would stop and gain everything plus some- I know pizza and fried foods aren't healthy but I would still indulge in them anyway. 3 years ago, I weighed 200lbs. When I got married a year ago, I weighed 225lbs, it sickened me when I stepped on my new scale recently and weight myself...280! I cried in disbelief, I knew I gained weight since I got married, but 55lbs?! I can't live like this anymore. Im young and without children, I have no excuse to do something about my depression, self-esteem and confidence issues. I need to take care of me and actually stick with it. I always lose some weight, hit a plateau, and give up.

I would greatly appreciate any tips, motivation, and to hear your story. Thank you.

Marisol

lisa811

Keep coming back here...log your calories every day and get involved in the community. I highly recommend you go to the "Success Stories" board. There are several people there who have lost 100+ lbs. here and have posted before & after pictures. Very inspiring!! It CAN be done! Just do it the right way so that it stays off.

I also recommend you read the "sticky" posts at the top of "General Diet and Weight Loss Help". A lot of really great information there. Educate yourself.

I wish you the very best in your journey. It will be hard, very hard at times, but remember...it is a journey and your long-term health is worth it! :flowerforyou:

Granny2b

Hay there,

Im sorry to see that you feel so down about your weight. I have about 98 pounds to lose not far off what you need to lose. I am trying to see this as a change of lifestyle.....rather that a diet.!!! I HATE THAT WORD LOL.:laugh:
I also suffer depression and low self esteme, but i am trying to work through it. Do mini goals say 5 pound target and then treat yourself to something nice.
You have lost weigh before so you can do it again! You dont have to be 100% good all the time a wee sweet treat is fine and it will save you from straying.
I just started MFP 2 days ago and i really like this site. It is helping me to log all my food in so i dont overeat, and everyone is really friendly on here too.
Add me as a friend if you want and mayby we could encourage each other.

Pamela xxx

jarkasangel

you have come to the right place, so many lovely and helpful people, feel free to add me for some motivation and visa versa :flowerforyou:

ChavezCurse

Thank you ladies! Have really appreciated your input!