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Starting all over, I want to be comfortable in my own skin.

rosa04ortega
rosa04ortega Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi, my name is Rosa. I have used MFP in the past with amazing results. Two years ago I went from weighting 268lbs (my heaviest) down to 178lbs. The Holidays came along and after two years I'm back up at 257lbs. I'm 28 years old, and recently got engaged, I want to feel comfortable in my own skin again. This past Wednesday was my wake up call. I went to an already plus size boutique in search of a blouse for work, after browsing for almost an hour and nothing fitting I felt completely embarrassed and ashamed of letting myself get to this, but I'm done feeling bad for myself and today I have turned a new leaf. I will get healthy one day at a time, first day is almost over and it is going to be a life long journey but I want to feel good about myself again.

Feel free to add me and I you, we can do this together.

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  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Hi Rosa. You are here. Step 1 complete! Add me if you like. I'm here everyday! :)
  • rosa04ortega
    rosa04ortega Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you and i'm about too.
  • 77monica77
    77monica77 Posts: 1 Member
    I can relate. ..I was overweight my whole life. .. but managed to fight my way down to the 160's....I maintained for 6 years and now I've gained 20 some pounds. .. it feels like alot more. .. for me it's about feeling ok in my own skin. . And I don't. I'm trying to get back. It's awesome that you're motivated to get back to it. It's hard, but so worth it! :)
  • sweetdianachka
    sweetdianachka Posts: 318 Member
    Completely agree, it is about feeling good and looking good for yourself! Sent you a request :)
  • bshrom
    bshrom Posts: 71 Member
    Hey Rosa add me if you want! We could be accountability buds!
  • MelissaE27
    MelissaE27 Posts: 682 Member
    You got this and you are here! Support is all around you :smile:
  • rosa04ortega
    rosa04ortega Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you
  • mrsbutla
    mrsbutla Posts: 18 Member
    rosa04ortega wrote: »
    Hi, my name is Rosa. I have used MFP in the past with amazing results. Two years ago I went from weighting 268lbs (my heaviest) down to 178lbs. The Holidays came along and after two years I'm back up at 257lbs. I'm 28 years old, and recently got engaged, I want to feel comfortable in my own skin again. This past Wednesday was my wake up call. I went to an already plus size boutique in search of a blouse for work, after browsing for almost an hour and nothing fitting I felt completely embarrassed and ashamed of letting myself get to this, but I'm done feeling bad for myself and today I have turned a new leaf. I will get healthy one day at a time, first day is almost over and it is going to be a life long journey but I want to feel good about myself again.

    Feel free to add me and I you, we can do this together.

    You can do it xxx
    monicaserrott wrote: »
    I can relate. ..I was overweight my whole life. .. but managed to fight my way down to the 160's....I maintained for 6 years and now I've gained 20 some pounds. .. it feels like alot more. .. for me it's about feeling ok in my own skin. . And I don't. I'm trying to get back. It's awesome that you're motivated to get back to it. It's hard, but so worth it! :)


    Monica I know exactly what you mean I lost a lot of weight . I halved my size but I myself have put about the same on and it feels like it's wayyyyy more . On a mission now to get rid and feel great again . Funny how when I was so big another 10lbs didn't matter ! Best of luck x
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