Just going to put this here...

Zerie
Zerie Posts: 11 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hey, guys. I'm actually really shy when it comes to posting on the message boards, so I pushed myself to post at least once.

So here's my story. I haven't been the kindest on my body, especially since I'm a chocoholic. I really love all sorts of pastas, rices, potatoes, ect... and all of that seems to have gone straight to my butt and thighs. I'm rather pear-shaped.

Well, an alarm inside me went off when I saw my physician for a flu about three weeks ago, and I found out I was 202 pounds. According to my doc, my ideal weight for my body structure would be around 130-128. I also realized my knees were hurting more and more due to my weight problems. (I hadn't put 2 and 2 together before this.)

That's when I decided it had to be done. I couldn't let my unhealthy family influence me anymore. I felt a lot better from the illness just six days later, and that's when I kicked it up. My diet had to change. All those things I loved had to go. Although I admit, I keep chocolate around in small quantities, such as the occasional granola bar, for right now. I had been high-tailing the cardio, and recently added in some strength training.

I'm now 189, and it's only been a couple weeks. I don't plan to stop anytime soon~!

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  • madamstn
    madamstn Posts: 19 Member
    Great story, sounds like you found a home here :) Take it slow and make it real.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Way to go, and good luck to you.
  • Hopelessone
    Hopelessone Posts: 270 Member
    You are off to a great start!!! Your starting weight and goal are very close to mine, we CAN do this! Good luck on your journey
  • SisBenita
    SisBenita Posts: 15
    Congrat on you weight loss!!!! Keep up the good work!! And if you need a friend you can add me!
  • jhwellness
    jhwellness Posts: 156 Member
    Good job stepping out of your place of comfort. The support on MFP is great and very helpful. I post pretty close to daily if you want to add me as a friend feel free. Time and consistency will yield big and long lasting change over time.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Stick with MFP and log everything, make sure you weigh or measure your food and read all you can so you don't make this harder than it needs to be. Good luck!
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
    What a great start!! Good for you!!
  • metacognition
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    Awesome! Soon you will be able to find healthy substitutes for all of your favorite foods, and you won't have to feel like you are giving up anything special.
  • Zerie
    Zerie Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you for being so supportive, everyone~!
    I guess didn't realize how many responses I would get...
    And thanks for any advice you give. I could use it all~
  • audra0831
    audra0831 Posts: 244
    Way to go, girlie! You're off to a great start! Good for you!
  • indianarose2
    indianarose2 Posts: 469 Member
    Very courageous to share when it is hard for you! Keep up the good work. Try dark (Very dark like at least 70%) chocolate as a substitute. Small amounts satisfy. As a fellow chocoholic it has kept me sane!
  • royvor
    royvor Posts: 271
    Hi, A friend request has been sent. I am Yvette. I am 24 yrs old. I have battled being obese all my life. Losing weight and gaining it right back. Congrats on making the choice to take control of your life and fighting for your health and happiness and losing 13 lbs. I am on here alot to keep myself motivate and give encouragement. Lets work together to reach our fitness goals to healthier us.
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
    And thanks for any advice you give. I could use it all~

    I would say don't cut foods out permanently.... unless you can live the rest of your life without them. If you want to keep weight off you have to change your life, not your diet alone.

    It's fine if you have to do it in the beginning to avoid temptation of binging on them... but add them back in slowly after you've gotten the hang of your weight loss.
  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
    way to go! good luck on your journey!
  • mistywhitbey
    mistywhitbey Posts: 19
    You can do this.....we can do this. I am in the same boat as you in regards to current and ideal weight. I am just addicted to Dr Pepper and not the diet kind. Key is to not deprive yourself but keep it in moderation. The more you deprive the more you will crave it and then overeat. Let's do this together.
  • wjfawb0
    wjfawb0 Posts: 1
    I started using the myfitnesspal app on my droid phone a few months ago. That helped me track how much and more importantly what I was eating each day. I drive 4+ hour trips almost weekly, so I listen to audiobooks. I picked up the audiobook 'Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It' by Taubes. It was around six hours long and helped me to understand that reducing the carbs I took in was the best help for preventing and reversing fat storage. I stick to green vegetables and other carbs that don't go straight to my bloodstream. I keep the insulin levels down in my blood most of the time, and that has helped me reduce body fat. Cardio and strength training are big pluses. Keep using the tools and look back at what you are taking in. Good luck.
  • scottyg70
    scottyg70 Posts: 388 Member
    Well first let me say that it's great you found the courage to post here! That's a big thing! It sounds like you're doing a great job and it's important that YOU recognized what needed to be done! If you need a friend or support, please feel free to send me a friend request! I will gladly accept it!
  • narzasch
    narzasch Posts: 1
    Hey hi!! :)

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