A little about where I'm at...

alisontaylork
alisontaylork Posts: 5 Member
edited November 18 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! My name is Alison, I am 22 years old, and 170lbs overweight. I've been overweight my entire life, never been fit or healthy. Started gaining weight around 3rd grade and I would gain weight every year, maintaining it for a while, then start gaining, then maintaining, and so on. Never losing. I'm now at a place where I'm 22 years old, 170lbs overweight, disgusted with myself, feeling so claustrophobic in my own body, and having a body where I can barely walk up the stairs without joint and back pain. It's so terrible. I want to live a fun and full life, but my weight is literally holding me down. So a few days ago I decided I was going to make a change. And using this app as a tool to help me track my progress and also gain new friends who know what I'm going through where we can achieve weight-loss goals together! So I'm really glad someone recommended this group to me and I'm excited for what's to come! :)

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  • mohamedahmed07
    mohamedahmed07 Posts: 161 Member
    That's so inspiring and wonderful that you decided to take on the first step but... Don't feel disgusted from yourself.. being overweight is something so common right now with all the processed food that's calorie dense. Don't hate yourself, workout and set a healthy long term life style because you love your body and want to see it in the best shape possible, not because you hate it, and you will achieve faster results, I wish you the best of luck! :smiley:
  • alisontaylork
    alisontaylork Posts: 5 Member
    Sorry thought I was posting to this group I joined, didn't realize this was to everyone in the community.
  • alisontaylork
    alisontaylork Posts: 5 Member
    Mohamedahmed07 -- thank you for your kind words! :) definitely excited for this journey to better myself!!✨
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