650 pounds... Rambling introduction

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  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    i wish you the best of everything and I'm sorry to hear about your struggles and family past pains. I wish you the best with your move to florida. I will send you a FR, its always easier to lose weight with weight loss buddies:flowerforyou:
  • BarbellApprentice
    BarbellApprentice Posts: 486 Member
    Moving. And welcome (back).
  • turkeyhunter60
    turkeyhunter60 Posts: 319 Member
    Heck of a story. You know your weaknesses, and now have found your strength. I lost 30 pounds and got excited because I didn't have to buy relaxed fit pants. No way can I touch what you are, and will, do. Keep up the good work. Yeah, baby steps, down the street, around the block. Pretty soon you will be free.

    Take care, and good luck.
  • trm68
    trm68 Posts: 55 Member
    Hope and pray that you continue to persevere here. I cannot even understand what you must be going through both physically or mentally. It must be tough to say the least. Good luck on your journey..
  • farmerpam1
    farmerpam1 Posts: 402 Member
    You should create your own MFP group so that we can all join and cheer you on!


    I agree. Your story has humbled me, I'll be one of the folks cheering you on, watching you succeed. One day at a time, one step at a time. Now is your time, my friend. You can do this! Feel free to friend me.:flowerforyou:
  • vegkitten
    vegkitten Posts: 106 Member
    I had very similar things happen to me in my childhood, and I reacted in a similar sense by starving and binging on and off for years on end it seems to the point that I've fallen into some low weights where I should have been hospitalized. I'd like to add you as a friend so we can support each other. :)
  • shanlivestrong
    shanlivestrong Posts: 27 Member
    I wish you success! Your story is so moving and it reminds me of how precious life is. Blessings...
  • vandylocks
    vandylocks Posts: 2 Member
    Congratulations on taking your life back! I hope you find the strength and hope you need in this community.
  • kangaroux92
    kangaroux92 Posts: 188 Member
    thank you for telling your story through the sources available on the internet im sure your learning theirs many people in the same spot you are. my boyfriends father is 52 years old and around 500/550 pounds , has heart infection don't know the technical name, diabetes, high blood pressure, lymphedema, etc you name he has it. he can walk a little with a Cain. but his quality of life is so limited. i thought he had his aha moment when he was hospitalized for getting sepsis his leg go so infected he tried to hide it but became so sick. he was in ICU for 3 weeks, hospital for 2 more weeks, and a nursing home for 3 months. he lost about 80 pounds . but when he came home he slowly fell back to his old ways i fear he may die. dont give up because you give people just like him and their loved ones hope that you can turn your life around. he also has a 16yr old and 25yr old sons who love him dearly i think of him every day hoping that hell get on track.
  • SMKing75
    SMKing75 Posts: 84 Member
    Good luck my friend. I hope you can continue to motivate yourself in the right direction. It will take time but I believe it will be worth it in the end.
  • LeenaJean
    LeenaJean Posts: 276 Member
    Thank you for sharing your experiences. We are all here to support you and genuinely care about your outcome and well being. Your sister would be very proud of the changes you are making. Florida makes everything better, I know :)
  • mrron2u
    mrron2u Posts: 919 Member
    Man! I have never read a 1st post that was so real!

    I'm so glad you found your trigger, I found mine about 5 months ago. Use the trigger to keep you motivated! You can do this, and it would be such an awesome tribute to your sister to lose the weight and really start living in her honor!

    I'm friending you and will try to be as helpful as possible. My MFP friends have really become a second family to me so I know how important they are.

    Take care and I look forward to reading more about your journey. You are very articulate and your words could have the power to inspire many as you reach your goals!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I rarely read long posts. I'm a bit lazy about that. I couldn't stop reading this one. Congrats on all you have done so far and I can't wait to see your success story!
  • meganjcallaghan
    meganjcallaghan Posts: 949 Member
    You'll do it. But there will be set backs. I can guarantee every one of those "success" stories experienced their fair share too. Don't let them derail you. You da man
  • littlefury
    littlefury Posts: 25 Member
    Hi Tannun!

    Thank you for bearing your soul to us in your introduction. Wow.

    I just wanted to let you know about a Community Group that was just formed yesterday called the 100 Day Challenge. It grew organically out of a simple idea to make a real, all-in, no excuses 100 day commitment and to provide support to each other while doing it. Today is just day 2 and I have already experienced an overwhelming sense of community and a surge of motivation from taking part in this group. For the first time in years I feel confident that I can do this! Please check it out and join us if you wish. We would love to have you!
  • Great_Mazinga
    Great_Mazinga Posts: 214 Member
    Your story sounds so much like my own. I got to 397 before I got serious about doing something.I always had a linebacker's build, but believed it didn't really show so much on me, as I was so naturally big. Well, that was probably true up to about 260, no one ever thought I was that heavy. Somehow, I gave up or got comfortable on my way to near 400.

    Our families sound similar, but you had the much worse hand. Parents never wanted kids, and treated me as such all too often. We never talked about feelings, expressed love, etc. Even had my dad's dad push me away when I tried to hug him as a child. Your sister was a saint. I'm so sorry you had to lose her, and that her husband was apparently unfaithful to your angel.

    Maybe you can keep a favorite picture of her or her and you together where you can see it daily. Take time to remember that love every day. I was lucky as a child to have one Grandmother who loved me like that. I didn't really realize it, feel I deserved it, or honestly appreciate it until she was gone. I always aspire to be who my grandma thought I was.

    Anyhow, I'm tearing up writing this. I'm happy for your change of heart and health. Love to add you to my friends and watch us get there together.
  • kmsnyg
    kmsnyg Posts: 100 Member
    Your sister would be proud of you for starting this journey! Baby steps add up, just take it one day at a time.
  • JenniferIsLosingIt
    JenniferIsLosingIt Posts: 595 Member
    I dont even know you and I love you! You are an OVERCOMER! I am so sorry for the abuse you endured. I too endured sexual abuse amonst other things. I too fed myself for fear someone else would find me attractive and hurt me the way the others did. I will be praying for you and I am sending you a friend request I wish the best! Keep doing what you are doing and I hope you enjoy the HECK out of the pool!!! :flowerforyou: :smile:
  • Magdaloonie
    Magdaloonie Posts: 146 Member
    Oh jeez, that was moving and amazing. Mister, I am glad to know you.
  • kamaperry
    kamaperry Posts: 885 Member
    Friend rerquest sent. Keep up the amazing work. You should write a book with your story!
  • mrsdmiller74
    mrsdmiller74 Posts: 34 Member
    You are already a winner just by surviving all that you have been through. Just continue to take one day a time and do not let anything or anyone over whelm you. Please remember that you have survived a great deal, so there is a purpose for your life. Good luck on your journey, you will do great, you have already began
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    My Mom died last year.. the whole reason I started on here since I knew it was inevitable.. good luck man, you can do it.
  • crzdirector
    crzdirector Posts: 49 Member
    Bro, prayers with you...you can do this.
  • lisanangel
    lisanangel Posts: 148 Member
    Feel free to add me I'm on daily.I have 30 pounds
  • kittyr77
    kittyr77 Posts: 419 Member
    wow. I admire you for sharing your story, thank you.
    I can't imagine what life has been like for you, you are simply amazing and i wish you every success and happiness for the future x
  • DBBA21
    DBBA21 Posts: 104 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story on here & being so honest. Good luck with the next stage in your life!
  • dizzyray822
    dizzyray822 Posts: 9
    Wow....this is the first post I read here and it was so touching. Thank you for sharing as I know it took a lot to share this. I hope the very best for you.
  • cherrilovee
    cherrilovee Posts: 194 Member
    Wow thank you for sharing your story. Looks like you're already hitting some important milestones. We're all so proud of you.
    The only advice I could give you that would really help you is DON'T QUIT.
    Always look back and remember how happy you were when you started shredding the weight, and keep going!
    I'm going to send you a friend request because I know you're going to be healthy and I really want to see that transformation! :)
  • Markdjones83
    Markdjones83 Posts: 852 Member
    I rarely read long posts. I'm a bit lazy about that. I couldn't stop reading this one. Congrats on all you have done so far and I can't wait to see your success story!

    Agreed, good luck and stay motivated. You will thank yourself and make your sister proud.
  • michellewalker8866
    michellewalker8866 Posts: 66 Member
    First I want to say I am sorry for your lost. Boy, some of your story hit home with me. I have been struggling lately with my own journey, but ready your story has kicked me in my butt to get going again. I wish you all the best in your journey.

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