Did anyone NOT have a weight problem as a child?

I had a weight problem from childhood. I was always the tallest and heaviest girl in my classes. I tried dieting and would lose weight and then something always happened that I gained back the weight and then some. I'm currently 58 and I had the gastric bypass on September 11, 2012 because I needed the help with my weight loss. I struggled all my life and after my son and daughter was born I really gained the weight and with added stress I hit my highest weight of 339 in. May 2012. I lost 40 pounds before my surgery and 47 pounds since my surgery and I'm only 3 1/2 months out of surgery. I feel fabulous and am very excited about my new lifestyle. Good luck with your weight loss and if you need more support please add my as your friend.
best of luck and you can do this I know it
Kathy

nope, i was not over weight until I hit my early 20's

I never had a weight problem until I had my second child. But I lost the weight a year later. My ex-husband made me believe I was fat but I was not. I had only gained like 45 pounds when I was pregnant with my second child. I am now only 137, which I think is ok. I would like to be more toned and probably lose like 5 more pounds. I am 5"7 so I believe that is an ok weight.

I never had a weight problem until around 23, I'm 25 now. I was always the skinny one out of my friends and ate whatever I wanted (typically junk food, fast food) ate as much as I wanted and NEVER exercised! Gained weight slowly through college and at 23/24 I was 180. Now I'm 156 and working to 130. Its been quite a journey learning how to eat properly and working out but I'm glad I'm doing this now while I'm still fairly young and can get good habits established. My family never said anything to me about my weight, my friends said that I didn't look "fat" just a little different lol. Then when I made my weight loss journey public my friends and family were very supportive "you look great!" and "I made this low calorie something-or-other because I know you are trying to be healthy!"

I was a rail till I was 19 and purposely packed on the poundage.

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I was always very skinny for my entire childhood, as well as throughout my teenage years.

I got pregnant at 21 and packed on the weight (about 75lbs) and within 5 months of giving birth found myself pregnant again and so it all went downhill from there.

Not only did my weight change after children but my body shape in general and my metabolism, it all went south, so now I'm trying to turn that around.

I didn't have a weight problem, nor did anyone in my family. One of my siblings was husky, but not really overweight. As the years have passed everyone has gotten overweight or obese except me, and in my case the pounds still have crept up.

I think the main reason many people who were thin in their youth gain weight is a failure to adapt their changing metabolisms and activity levels. If you're no longer in your 20s or even youthful 40s and playing sports every weekend, you can't eat the same way. Many people are in denial.

I've never technically been overweight in my life-ever. Not everyone on here starts "overweight". Personally, I was able to get a hold of my weight before it got out of hand. There are many of us who are just looking to lose a few pounds and/or get healthier. :flowerforyou:

I'm the same way. Somehow, folks like us never get as much credit or sympathy as people who completely let themselves go. But as you no doubt know, it takes a lot of discipline to get a grip on this when people around you (some of whom are overweight and obese) act as if you're being alarmist or vain.

Yup.^ At first I didn't understand this but I think I do now. I'm sure people think I'm crazy for caring about a few pounds or how a dress fits. But for me that behavior/way of thinking has kept me thin my whole life. I like to keep things in check and like you say it takes a tremendous amount of consideration none less than those who tend to gain and lose large amounts.

I didn't have a weight problem til I had kids. lol

I was always too thin (that was what my parents and grandparents always said). Even after having 3 kids my weight wasn't bad. I am 5' 4" and after 3rd child weighed 150. I didn't really start packing on the weight until after I had my 4th child and quit smoking. Now after 7 kids and staying away from cigarettes I am 235 lbs. Gulp, I ask myself everyday What the ---- happened!! I have been tested for diabetes and thyroid issues and everything is negative. I am now counting calories, measuring my portions, cutting out pop and drinking more water. I work as a C.N.A. and that is a very physically demanding job. I also walk about 5 miles everyday that I work, so exercise is not an issue. I am really tired of feeling like this, my husband is very supportive, he still thinks I'm sexy even though I am so much bigger than when we met. With the right support I know that I can do this.