My Story...

loutsu99
loutsu99 Posts: 5
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
I figured I would tell my story as to why I cannot fail in my quest to lose weight. It starts 2 weeks ago. I was out with my in-laws getting a grandkid picture for my mother-in-law for mother’s day. I was at the picture studio with my wife's 3 sister-in-laws and their 5 kids along with my little girl. I was playing with my nieces as I always do and we were teasing back and forth and my 5 year old niece says "your fat"...well that caught on to my 3 year old niece and she started saying it too. Obviously the second my sister in law heard this she put a stop to it. Obviously I am not mad at the girls because they don't know any better but that didn't mean it wasn't true or it didn't hurt. A week later I was playing in my first softball game of the year and was sent home from second base on a hit into right field. I came around third and started to trip over my own feet as I fell/slid into home and cut up my leg pretty bad...I have NEVER been so out of shape I couldn't play softball!! Then earlier this week I had a friend at work pass out from low blood sugar because he has diabetes...he came extremely close to actually dying. No one in my family has ever had diabetes but I know that I will be the first if I don't get healthy now. All of these things truly opened my eyes to what I have let myself become. I am not super religious but I do believe in God and I do believe that God had all these things happen so close together as if it were a sign saying, "HEY, if you want to see your daughter grow up and get married and see some grand children...you need to get your **** together NOW!" So I will not fail. I will not let down my daughter. I will not let down my wife. I will not let down my family. I will not let down my friends. I will not let down myself! Time to pull it together and change FOR GOOD! Thanks for listening.

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  • trishobr
    trishobr Posts: 120 Member
    Welcome to MFP!
  • randi50
    randi50 Posts: 112
    Goodluck!! You can do it and you came to the right place for support and motivation! :)
  • vartanfan71
    vartanfan71 Posts: 62 Member
    You can do all things thru God!
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    You've got the right attitude and you've come to the right place, good luck
  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    Sounds like your mind is in the right place. Congrats on your determination to change. you have come to the right place!
  • ChunTingO
    ChunTingO Posts: 225 Member
    He gave you the signs and he is walking the path with you . We all are with you !
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Congratulations on making a decision to better your health and quality of life and welcome to MFP! Lots of motivation and help on here. You can do this and in a couple of months you'll look back on that turning point with gratefulness. :)
  • Tic_Tac_Toe
    Tic_Tac_Toe Posts: 33
    You can do it!! Good Luck :o)
  • lynnmarie60
    lynnmarie60 Posts: 325
    Good for you! Good luck!
  • SueGeer
    SueGeer Posts: 1,169 Member
    That's a hell of a wake-up call! Don't ignore it! Welcome to MFP and good luck!
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    You definitely came to the right place!! :D WELCOME & go get 'em tiger.
  • Tree72
    Tree72 Posts: 942 Member
    Congratulations on making the decision to take back control of your health. Welcome aboard. :smile:

    You can definitely do this. The most important part is to just keep trying everyday.
  • kacione
    kacione Posts: 68 Member
    Best of luck to you. You have already taken the first step in acknowledging your needs. It won't be easy but it is doable.
  • paigele
    paigele Posts: 123 Member
    Welcome to the community. I know that there are resources here to help you and your personal motivation will encourage others
    as well.

    You've got nothing to lose and your confidence to regain.
  • emcando
    emcando Posts: 48
    Most of all, I hope you don't let yourself down. You can do it..
    They've all said it... but to echo -- "you came to the right place".
  • KasandraKristine
    KasandraKristine Posts: 83 Member
    Good Luck, you can do it! I just played my first softball EVER this week and it's a total workout!
  • yes_i_can
    yes_i_can Posts: 419
    Sounds like you have amazing motivation to get you going, and MFP friends will definitely KEEP you going. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • mummum2
    mummum2 Posts: 415 Member
    He'll be along side you all the way! and MFP friends here to give you lots and lots of encouragement!!!
  • MichelleKit
    MichelleKit Posts: 31
    You CAN DO it!!!! Good Luck!!!! Best Wishes!!!!!
  • Harkins86
    Harkins86 Posts: 58 Member
    Good luck! If you are commited to this change, then you will not fail!!!! Best wishes!
  • MaribelDM
    MaribelDM Posts: 12
    Good luck to you sir!! We all have our own reasons to lose weight. I have my two young boys, my health...others have short term goals for weight loss, others long. The nice thing is that MFP is where we all have one major thing in common, to live healthier lives! Great support on here, we are all in this TOGETHER ~:-)

    Please feel free to add me as a friend. We will stand by you 100%.

    Wishing you health and motivation!
    Maribel
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    Welcome and good luck.

    I agree about those seeming to be signs from above and it's great you're paying attention. Also great motivations.
  • AmysNewBeginning
    AmysNewBeginning Posts: 244 Member
    Thanks for sharing this amazing story even though it hurt you...you are on your way to better YOU! You can add me as a friend if you like and I will help motivate you. This site is amazing, and I think you are amazing for your courage and to know you need to do this for YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. God will help you too. He did give you signs to open your eyes at a bigger picture. Props to you my friend!
  • tawojcik
    tawojcik Posts: 67
    Amazing how many of us here because of/for our kids.

    I can relate to the Softball story. I found myself in the same postion last year. I can remember bending over to lace my cleats one day and hearing people mock me cause I was showing my @$$, quite literally.

    I have only been here a week, but I think you will find this place to be a great support system for you.

    Feel free to add me as a friend and best of luck!

    Tw
  • platinumbear02
    platinumbear02 Posts: 1
    I'm so proud of you Louie. I can see us looking back this time next year, getting anxious to put on our bathing suits. You WILL do it man. When you focus on something you don't stop until you attain it. That's you, it's in your blood, you DO NOT fail. I know you have it in you, and i'll be there with you every step of the way. Love you bro!
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Welcome aboard. We all need a kick in the pants sometimes. I'm glad you listened. I am a religous person and I do believe in God and He does send warning signs. The longer you go without listening the stronger the signals become and sometimes it is a death call. Looks like you are heading the warning early. You should write this in a letter or blog and remeber as you walk your little princess down the aisle in like 20 years. :smile:

    Best wishes.
  • Ambo1112
    Ambo1112 Posts: 2
    I am so very proud of you for taking the first step! You are amazing and wonderful and you will get the weight off and you will keep it off! We are in this together and we will not let each other fail. I love you so much very much...I have the most beautiful niece in the world and you will be able to do all of the things you wish to in the future! I love you bro...so very very much!!!
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