650 pounds... Rambling introduction

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  • mandyosetti
    mandyosetti Posts: 72 Member
    What an incredible story. All the best. Thank you for posting your story, you have come so far, it's very inspiring. Feel free to add me as a friend, I log on everyday. :)
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    The simple fact that after all you have been through in life, your still here fighting is inspirational. Your are a strong person! Never give up!
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    you have been thru a lot and I think getting this stuff out helps us heal. I have never been thru anything sexual but I did have parents who were neglectful and didn't care what I did, just don't bother them. I married at 19 to a man who turned out to be a real creep, mean, alcoholic, neglectful, abusive and my parents just turned their head. I know what it is like to be ignored and not get any help. I like you did tell them and they were not interested and never said or done a thing, just traveled a lot. To top it off when I divorced they were buddy buddy with him and I felt so betrayed. They had him up holidays also. It was devastating and I felt so alone. They would tell me how pretty my husbands new girlfriend was when he left me, just mean stuff.

    I have forgiven them but it is really hard not getting love from the people who are suppose to love and protect you. I am civil with them but cant feel that warm feeling toward them. I think I turned to food for love and comfort and made a habit of this throughout my life. I don't know why I didn't gain a lot of weight, 50 is my most. I knew I had to take care of myself and have a decent job cause I could not count on my parents.
  • marhattap
    marhattap Posts: 149 Member
    I wish you all the best in your journey. It was very brave of you to share your back story, I cant image how hard that must have been. You are such an inspiration, please never give up!!
  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
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  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I am so sorry for your loss but I am glad that something has woken you up to want more for yourself. I hope you keep up the positive attitude and keep spreading it as well. We all have our journey - thank you for sharing yours.
  • drabbits3
    drabbits3 Posts: 140 Member
    much encouragement for your journey! you have quite the story...and you are quite the survivor. don't stop--get healthy and share the lessons you have learned and will learn--there are others like you who are hurting themselves for similar reasons--you are proof that different choices can be made.
    prayers and hope for you!
  • lwestmill
    lwestmill Posts: 91 Member
    Please add me too. I read every word of your struggles and your pain. I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. She loved you dearly. You can do this journey with me. You are a true survivor.

    I'm so thankful for my MFP friends. I could have never stuck to this without them. It has been almost a year this November and trust me, my un-dieting family and friends seem to care that I'm loosing weight but talking to them is limited. The details of my struggles they are NOT so interested in. Their eyes glaze over. Its ONLY my MFP friends can stand these long details and can sympathize with the struggles of monitoring our food intake.
  • VBnotbitter
    VBnotbitter Posts: 820 Member
    I've only just read your story. I found it through your blog post, so see it was worth writing!

    Your life so far has been an uphill struggle but you are nearly at the top now, just a bit of a climb, and the views will be spectacular .
  • bambi2578
    bambi2578 Posts: 155 Member
    I just found your post today, and I am in tears. You have gone through so much hurt and pain, and you are such an inspiration to be able turn all that into a positive. Great work so far, and you can only go up from here.

    *hugs*
  • lopezkatya4
    lopezkatya4 Posts: 3 Member
    I want to loose weight just like u
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    My papa also died from stage IV pancreatic cancer last Father's Day. The worst cancer there is, for sure. My prayers go out to you and your family!
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    wow, what a story. way to fight man, and keep it up!
  • Alledra42
    Alledra42 Posts: 11
    Your story is so moving! Keep up the good work! I believe in you. Thank you so much for sharing!
  • nriviecc
    nriviecc Posts: 15 Member
    I know this was posted six days ago, but I just came across it now, and reading this was heartbreaking for so many reasons.

    I am so sorry about your sister. I know how horrible stage IV pancreatic cancer is, as I just lost a family member to it last year. On November 1st I'm participating in a Purple Stride event to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research. That day, I will not only be thinking of my grandfather, but now of your sister as well.

    You are so strong for dealing with everything you have dealt with to this point. You can do this! Don't ever give up, and keep up the great work you've put in so far!
  • WolnaDusza
    WolnaDusza Posts: 28 Member
    Bless you and your journey. Thank you for sharing, your story is very moving and important.
  • cocoa4life
    cocoa4life Posts: 3
    My heart goes to you. I think watching family suffer is one of the greatest heartaches of life.

    You need to believe you deserve to have every dream fulfilled and success at whatever you put your mind to.

    Great success to your journey!
  • GoingSlightlyMad
    GoingSlightlyMad Posts: 190 Member
    I found myself in tears after reading your introduction. It was truly touching.
    I'm really sorry about your sister, sometimes life is just so horribly unfair that the best people we love the most leave us beforehand. But no matter what, I can guarantee you she knew you loved her, so don't give yourself a hard time because I'm sure you don't deserve it. If she took such good care of you it was not only because she was an amazing person but because you also are. Please, please, whatever you do do not punish yourself, it's no use and it only brings you down. Remember you're moving forward!
    My advice: think of this as a project. You are your own project, you have the power to improve yourself, and you are the only one capable of doing it. You deserve better than feeling like crap all the time. Make yourself proud!
    In a nutshell, I think you're awesome and hope you the best. And of course, you have my full support.
    Best of luck! :heart:
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Your story touched me. Good luck on your weight loss journey! :flowerforyou:
  • myznikki86
    myznikki86 Posts: 5
    You touched my heart. You are truly an amazing person and I hope to see more from you! Keep at it and you will get to achieve your goal! <3 Prayers, Hope, Love, and Friendship! Keep logging!! You got this!

    Nikki

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  • phyllb
    phyllb Posts: 735 Member
    Thanks for sharing. We all struggle here for different reasons. Hearing yours helps us fave ours. Keep up the determination. Happy to friend you and be part of your support system, I smile hoping to be here a long time. Time to love and respect ourselves
  • qbug223
    qbug223 Posts: 8
    You can do it! We all can do it. How awesome you are to have come this far, and I pray you continue.
  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    ooohhhh mmyyyyy gaawwwdddd!!!!

    like many others have stated, and i could only read a couple because i can't wait to tell you... i can't stop crying for you!

    Keep up the great work please... it's like a roller coaster and don't give up - just keep on going and keep your goal in mind. i recommend setting mini goals.

    now pardon me while i grab another tissue... :sad:
  • TexasDarling09
    TexasDarling09 Posts: 210 Member
    Awesome, and congrats on the loss so far. I'll send a friend request to you. prayers your way as well.
  • Dezzie1180
    Dezzie1180 Posts: 46 Member
    Wow, I'm sitting here crying. Your story has really inspired me to press on. Thank you for sharing.
  • sho3girl
    sho3girl Posts: 10,799 Member
    WOW ... what a story -- eyes are welling up ... FR sent
  • rawremzilly
    rawremzilly Posts: 31
    We all got to be out heaviest weight for different reasons and how heavy we got varies from user to user. But the most important thing we all recognise is that we reached a point where things had to change. You should be incredibly proud of yourself, life hasn't been easy but you're doing so amazingly well now!

    I really hope to see more of you around the MFP boards. You're really an inspiration of what someone can do when they really put their mind to it
  • timberowl
    timberowl Posts: 331 Member
    Ohhh I am excited for you! I live in Florida too. I can't wait to go back!!!
  • lopezkatya4
    lopezkatya4 Posts: 3 Member
    Let's do this yes you can we all can with commitment and a new lifestyle we can :)
  • bfergusonii
    bfergusonii Posts: 208 Member
    Wow!! What a journey.

    You can do this and we are here to help.

    Stay strong!!

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