My Story-

bluegem87
bluegem87 Posts: 15 Member
in Introduce Yourself
So I couldn't think of a catchy title. But here goes
I'm 25 single mother. I have always had weight issues. Back in highschool I thought I frwas so huge at 165. I am 5'6 and have a large frame. After a pregnancy and 5 years of being unhappily married... I ballooned lup. Highest is 248. In the last two months I've lost 15 lbs and am sitting at 225. I struggle everyday with my weight bc other than that i am a very happy person. I now love my life. I have a wonderful child, good job, great family. But when it comes timelar to get dressed or take family pictures... no thanks. I've been trying very hard to stick to this but I'm surrounded by (skinny) people who eat whatever they want. It makes it difficult. I also spend 11 hours a day out of my home between work and commuting andd find it veryifficult to convince myself to work out. My goal is to lose a total of 50 to 75 lbs by March 1st. I can't pin down a number yet bc i d on't want to be skinny.. I like my large chest and behind....just not.the muffin top and thigh jiggle. I started off saying I wanted to be 140...but I don't know about all that.
I have my diary private right now bc I'm kind of embarassed by my weight. But I'm thinking about opening it... just looking for support from anyone who's been through or is going through this.
Thank you

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  • spozzybear
    spozzybear Posts: 216 Member
    Hi,

    I'm in a very similar situation to you (minus the child) - feel free to add me and we can support eachother :)
  • bobbiebearden
    bobbiebearden Posts: 32
    Hi! I started at 259 and have just now come to terms with where my weight was and is, because the plan is to not be there anymore! I am 5'5" and a large frame as well, and my goal is about 170 right now. I know how you feel about keeping the curves but getting rid of the jiggle! You should open your diary because it helps those that want to support you. I also like to think it helps hold me accountable for what I am doing :) Feel free to add me! I am always looking for friends who are on the same journey!
  • selig0730
    selig0730 Posts: 509 Member
    take baby steps, exercise some, dont go over your daily calories and you can make your diary open its really helpful to have people tell you what not to eat or that sounds good. but the cool thing about this website is to meet people and lose weight and keep people in check. hope this helps.
  • bluegem87
    bluegem87 Posts: 15 Member
    I have been on mfp on and off for a year. I've done a ton of research and I generally know what I should eat. If its bad I think about it while I'm eating it... but a lot of times the clock is against me. I'm eating healthy tomorrow again... already packed everything up.
  • marvelmo
    marvelmo Posts: 119 Member
    I'm a newbie 35 days there are others who have worked longer, learned/know more so this is only my experience with a few suggestions (take what you want - leave the rest or all) When I first logged on my diary was full of junk 500 calories for crackers alone some days reaching 3500 no wonder I was sitting at 310 pounds but i logged in everyday. My diet is open only to friends who are my cheerleaders. I started making healthier food choices then added some exercise (perhaps you can get yours in at work, walking up stairs, parking farther, walking to the furthest bathroom even put a weight- 10 lb under your desk and lift it up occasionally or just carry it to and from the job. Get a 32 0z cup fill it with water and drink before you eat. Eat consciously- what I mean is do nothing else while you are eating try to feel fulness. Easy does it! Shoot for one pound a week or just one healthy change every other week. The thin people will begin to notice and despite what you think, they will be your cheerleaders (maybe not all) Just do rather than make excuses like I'm on a diet. You are on a journey and slow & steady wins the race.
    I had literally given up on myself becoming a corpse walking. Those who loved me watched me deteriorate afraid to confront the elephant in the room. If not for my gutsy sister telling me she was waiting for the death phone call I don't know if I would have shaken myself out of this stupor. This is an amazing website with amazing people with amazing results and it's free!
    Read the success stories someone here can relate is willing to encourage you. Open up your diary to only friends or everyone not to be criticized but accountable. (That really helped me) Shine a light on what has been in darkness. You can do this! You have come to the right place! We believe in you and more importantly YOU MATTER
    OK off my box
    Welcome to MFP
  • marvelmo
    marvelmo Posts: 119 Member
    A new beginning-way to go

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