people in 30's trying to lose weight

I was in my lowest point for a long time since my college years. I started gaining weight and never stopped. It got worse when I was in my junior year in college. I wasn't able to move as much. I had a hard time getting through my remaining years in college. I was able to graduate from CSUSB, but I still had weight issues. When I knew that I almost had diabetes; I also had sleep apnea, high blood pressure, etc.. I knew I need to do something, but I wasn't inspired yet. As a huge WWE fan, I saw a WWE match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Alberto Del Rio and The Big Show in 2013. Alberto Del Rio showed show much heart and strength throughout this and he would never give up the fight. By the end of the match, I felt so much inspiration from it that I needed to be stronger for my health, my family and friends, and for myself.

I then started my weight loss journey ever since that moment by taking classes for Bariatric Surgery, learning how to manage my weight, exercising when I need to, and more. Eventually, I had my Gastric Sleeve Surgery on June 3, 2013. It was difficult at first, because of the pain in my stomach, but it went away in only a few months. I did had minor problems in the beginning, because I wasn't drinking enough fluids at the time. Since then, I now carry a water bottle at all times to get the protein and fluids that I need for the day.

Now, here I am in almost at my first year post-op anniversary and I can proudly say that I have become a little bit more stronger in my need to be alive, to feel free again, and to live the rest of my life as a woman with a mission: To inspire many others with my weight loss story and music(my unique talent). Almost lost a total of 200 pounds throughout this and I'm still losing weight. From 430 pounds, I am now 238.9 pounds and it feels great to be so healthy again. Everyone can make a change in their weight. It just takes time and patience to let the results flow.

Blessed diva - This is a great Idea.

Thenry - Wow! You've lost a whole person. That's so awesome!

Paws - Congrats on the loss so far. Good luck on the next 30!

Well I've been overweight pretty much since puberty! I think I've tried just about every diet out there. Twice I've lost a large amount of weight only to put it back on. The first time I lost weight I kept it off a year or so then I met my now husband and we went out to eat all the time and the weight came back on gradually over the years. Then a few years ago I got a good start, lost 50 lbs and was doing great. Went on vacation and bam lost all focus and will power.

So now I am back at it again. This time I am doing Fast 5 and I love it. I can really seeing this as being a new lifestyle for me. Something I can stick with and hopefully get it all off and keep it off this time. It is much harder now than when I was younger. I'm 35 (36 in a few weeks, even though I def don't look it ). But I must persevere because I won't be fat for the rest of my life. I just can't allow that! I will be an inspiration one day to all 30-somethings that we can do it!

I'm 32 and also trying to lose weight! I have had an issue with my weight since my teens. This time I am determined for it to work! Good luck!

Love it! I'm 35 and don't remember a time when I was EVER a "normal" weight. Maybe when I was under 5? LOL Friends are always welcome!