Curvy Girl Needs Friends To Yell At Her

adorability
adorability Posts: 49 Member
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Okay, so, here's my quick story- I gained 80 pounds due to depression and bad eating habits in a year and a half. I decided this summer that I needed to shed it already- I was tired of being overweight and miserable with myself. I have lost 30 pounds since June 11, 2012, and hope to lose more. I need friends on here that can be semi-mean to me because sometimes I'm not the most motivated person in the world and can't push myself like I need to.
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  • lajonna
    lajonna Posts: 36
    Awe congrats girl on the hard work! Keep it up ( ; I know as a curvy girl i get a lil frustrated too! It's all about getting the cute new clothes..when I loose a few pounds. And makes me feel so much healthier. Totally here to support ya!
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    hey! HEY! this is me yelling at you. lol

    i will be your friend :-)
  • adorability
    adorability Posts: 49 Member
    Hello, fellow curvy girl! :) I have found that plus-size designers seem to give up on putting effort into making their clothes fashionable, at least in my experience with my taste. Everything looks like it is made for 50 year olds and it can be so disheartening to go clothing shopping. All the cute clothes seem to be made for the tiny girls. I'll add you :)
  • cocoshiny
    cocoshiny Posts: 11
    Hey, I totally sympathize, I also gained a ton of weight when I was depressed (so many delicious comfort foods!) it's wonderful that you've already lost so much! congrats!
  • adorability
    adorability Posts: 49 Member
    Yay for yelling :D I'll add you, too! :) Wow, 80 pounds lost already? So inspiring!
  • jaybird951
    jaybird951 Posts: 53 Member
    nice.
  • mom2handh1975
    mom2handh1975 Posts: 224 Member
    Feel free to add me as a friend. I gained a lot of weight pretty fast, too. I'm just starting to lose, and some days are harder than others. The support I've found here on MFP has helped me through some very difficult days. :happy:
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    I feel ya. I've still got a ways to go, and it just ain't coming quicker since I keep plateauing.
    Btw, you are fricken adorable!! <3
  • mom2handh1975
    mom2handh1975 Posts: 224 Member
    Hello, fellow curvy girl! :) I have found that plus-size designers seem to give up on putting effort into making their clothes fashionable, at least in my experience with my taste. Everything looks like it is made for 50 year olds and it can be so disheartening to go clothing shopping. All the cute clothes seem to be made for the tiny girls. I'll add you :)

    That is SO true! I'm not a size zero, but I should still be able to buy stylish clothes.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    im only 10 lbs (ish) away from my goal, but i seem to be losing friends fast..i gained a LOAD of weight when my hubby went into the military, and i was stuck at home with 2 small kids..this was 6+ years ago, but i stress ate..i am 5'1'' and my biggest then was 198..well into obese..you can add me if you like..im sure once i reach my goal, i will still be here, but at the rate im going, that wont be anytime too soon..good luck:flowerforyou:
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    I can be mean! =P and I've dealt with depression too, so I know where you're coming from. Sending FR!
  • deniselynn13
    deniselynn13 Posts: 120 Member
    Okay, so, here's my quick story- I gained 80 pounds due to depression and bad eating habits in a year and a half. I decided this summer that I needed to shed it already- I was tired of being overweight and miserable with myself. I have lost 30 pounds since June 11, 2012, and hope to lose more. I need friends on here that can be semi-mean to me because sometimes I'm not the most motivated person in the world and can't push myself like I need to.

    Hey Adorability! I would be more than happy to support you and motivate you! I may not be mean, but i can be semi-mean! LOL!!! Congrats on how far you have come!!!!! You can keep this up!!! COME ON!! Let's DO THIS!!!!

    I'll send you a friend request!
  • jaybird951
    jaybird951 Posts: 53 Member
    you are adorable too...thanks
  • adorability
    adorability Posts: 49 Member
    Wow, all of you are so incredibly nice! :') I often feel like nobody understands me because I have a lot of fit, skinny friends that have never been overweight. Thanks for all the comments and support!
  • Tweety1983
    Tweety1983 Posts: 100 Member
    You have done awsome so far. Keep up the great work.... Feel free to add me if you would like...
  • adorability
    adorability Posts: 49 Member
    Thank you so much! I had a membership to a really nice gym this summer so that helped :) Will do!
  • lajonna
    lajonna Posts: 36
    Yeah my thyroid being messed up makes it harder to loose weight too! Yeah jeans are the worst to shop for. I'm like 5 foot.
  • casshole
    casshole Posts: 68 Member
    I know what your going through. Feel free to add me and we can keep each other motivated!
  • Redtango76
    Redtango76 Posts: 144
    I'm not much of a yeller... But I totally can relate to gaining weight as a result of anxiety and depression ! I gained 55 in a year and a half for similar reasons.
  • KalikaRae
    KalikaRae Posts: 37 Member
    I can yell at you when you need it. As long as you do the same for me. Over the past few years with kids, I'm 50 lbs heavier than when I married my hubby. And hes such a sweetie that he says I still look the same and he loves the way I look, I cant convince him that I need more motivation. I think hes blind. And Im with you on clothes shopping. I havent worn anything but baggy jeans and baggy shirts in a long long time. No shorts even in summer, and I live in phoenix where it was 117 degrees 2 days ago. Arg!! So I just got the ok from my Dr to start working out again (my 2nd child was born only 7 weeks ago) and its so on right now! Good luck to you. If you need a good kick, let me know!
  • monkeyboy881
    monkeyboy881 Posts: 287
    im here shoot me a message
  • dusty_712001
    dusty_712001 Posts: 172 Member
    Most of the weight I put on was related to depression. Depression > Eating > Gaining > Deeper depression > Eating.....It can turn into quite the vicious cirlce.

    I would be glad to send you a friend request.
  • g4genn
    g4genn Posts: 58 Member
    For jeans, go Old navy. They have short versions (I'm 5:2) and have a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves in wonderful ways. And they are affordable

    feel free to add me too. Amazing on the weight loss, kind of freaky. 30 lbs in 60 days. WOW!!!
  • adorability
    adorability Posts: 49 Member
    sluski- I have thyroid problems too, I take meds for it, it really sucks because it's harder for people with thyroid problems to lose weight. I'm here if you need any encouragement!

    casshole- Will do! Thanks for responding!

    RedTango- Yeah, I was a bit of an emotional eater. :/ It sucks how you gain so quickly, but it seems harder to lose. Added you :)

    KalikaRae- I'll try to remember to :) I know what you mean about the baggy clothes. Congrats on your 2nd child, by the way!

    Thanks to the rest of you, too! Send me a message anytime :)
  • manda697
    manda697 Posts: 10 Member
    That is so awesome you have already lost 30 lbs! Keep that up! I can try to help keep you on track. I'm a volleyball coach so I am used to yelling, but I may need some yelling motivation right back at me. :) I am trying to lose 40 lbs and I know that is not going to be easy. Add me if ya like!
  • jaewf232
    jaewf232 Posts: 3
    Hey I do understand, I'm losing my weight now because I was tired of being fat and late for church. Now I have my meal replacement weight loss Vi shake in the mornings, I eat a huge salad for lunch and dinner is whatever I feel like having but I normally finish the day with a Vi weight loss shake.. But let me tell you once you detox or get the bad food out system you dont really have a taste for chip and dip etc. I now make better food choice. Plus when I come off my weight loss Vi shakes, I will need to maintain portion control and calories intake. You're going to be okayyyyyyyy!!!!
  • sunshine_gem
    sunshine_gem Posts: 390 Member
    Hey, I gained weight from depression and meds too. It sucks *kitten*! Taken myself off the meds and working on getting myself back on track. It's slow going at the moment but hopefully it'll get better. I'm not so much into yelling but if your diary looks bad I'll ask you why. Will that help? Feel free to add me. Anyone. :-)
  • adorability
    adorability Posts: 49 Member
    g4genn- I'm 5'7" so I don't know if that would work out- I have a long torso and pudgy hips and I live in a small town, I think the nearest Old Navy is an hour away xD But I'll check it out the next time I'm on a shopping trip- thanks for the suggestion, love! :)

    manda67- I'm still shocked myself that I've lost so much already! I didn't weigh myself for about a month because I was so scared I was doing a ton of hard work for nothing haha. I'll add you! Volleyball is awesome, and 40 pounds is a lot but I'm reaching for 80 so it looks like we'll both need to kick each other's butts haha

    jawef232- Oh, yes, I thought I'd be killing for sweets so much but after a few weeks I didn't get that crazy craving that I used to. I find that fruits are just as succulent as a candy bar- and much healthier, too!
  • Sharlene113
    Sharlene113 Posts: 52 Member
    I'm curvy and I'll yell at you, in a motivational-kick your butt when you need it kind of way! Feel free to add me! You've done fabulous on your own but MFP really works if you use it! :tongue:
  • shithead452
    shithead452 Posts: 3
    hi will not yell at you but will try to keep you motivated, keep up the good work your on the right track, but if you insist on me yelling i can i have three daughters of my own whom are doing this with me we yell at each other. : )

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