So a fat girl walks into a bar....

rchupka87
rchupka87 Posts: 542 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Just kidding... :) My name is Rebecca, and while I have been a member of MFP for a while now, I have never made any friends on here. I am looking for a support system. I want to find people that are as excited about getting healthy as I am. I know losing a pound a week isn't the most exciting thing in the world for everyone, but for me - every single pound is a milestone.

I started my journey in 2008. I had been in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship for 3 years - and finally left him. And left the "me" he had helped to create with him. At my worst - I weighed in at 302.7 pounds. Since 2008 - I have lost almost 100 pounds. I am currently sitting at 221.8 pounds. I have gotten to the under 200 mark once, but for as many excuses as I can think of, I put the weight back on.

In the process of my journey, I have met the love of my life, and his two amazing children. Those three people have really inspired me to take control of my life, and my weight again (for all the reasons I have listed in my profile, if you'd like to drop by). But going home to my family and saying "Hey guys, guess what?!?! I lost 1.7 pounds this week!!!" - Well, lets just say, they are not as excited as I am.

So if you would like to support me, please request me as a friend. I am more than willing to return the favor. Thanks so much, and good luck on your own journey!!!
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  • 30yearssincebikini
    30yearssincebikini Posts: 261
    Awww, I really wanted to hear a joke! Haha not really. I am glad you lost so much weight and got out of that bad relationship. And finding someone who really loves you, so you are on the right path for sure! I joined a week ago and haven't lost anything, but have been tracking calories on MFP and working out at the gym every day, so I feel like it will happen soon. I know I feel great, that is keeping me motivated. Let's support each other.
  • Latwanak
    Latwanak Posts: 2
    I just joined this program and I think the support is very important. but you did great loosing your weight. I currently weigh 270 and my goal is 200, just to get started. I think your biggest motivation is your new family which is great! but you definitly have my support! What else did you do besides taking out your old trash?
  • Latwanak
    Latwanak Posts: 2
    If you are going to the gym and working out, thats is really good It will happen just do Not give up!
  • amberjasmine2012
    amberjasmine2012 Posts: 4
    Well done you for getting out of that bad relationship and for doing so well on your own :-) Add me as a friend if you want, I need all the support I can get and I will try and support you all I can too x
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Welcome Rebecca!!
  • jennilovesryan
    jennilovesryan Posts: 124
    i'll take your addz, you sound determined! g4u!
  • sadiecara
    sadiecara Posts: 59 Member
    Well done in your loss so far... Feel free to add me x
  • tamheath
    tamheath Posts: 702 Member
    Welcome! And good for you - you are definitely on the right path! :wink:
  • Mandykinz2008
    Mandykinz2008 Posts: 292 Member
    Welcome..though a joke could have been good :P Keep it up, girl..you sound like success is THE option!
  • bikerbabe19
    bikerbabe19 Posts: 1
    well done you can add me aswell x x
  • sugarbabydoll28
    sugarbabydoll28 Posts: 1
    Congratulations on your success and keep up the good work! Please add me as your friend, I need people like you to keep me motivated. :flowerforyou:
  • avonchik
    avonchik Posts: 106
    You are doing great! So happy for your new life! Add me as a friend:flowerforyou:
  • golope
    golope Posts: 54
    Wow! You have an amazing story and a very similar journey to my own. I have been here for a while and I only have 1 friend, so feel free to add me! I would LOVE to have some more supportive friends to help motivate me and hopefully I can motivate them as well. My most recent starting weight (I've started and stopped and regained and started again more times than I can count) was 188. I'm currently at 181 and I just started doing the Insanity DVD's. They are killing me; however, if I survive I'm sure I will be much healthier! :) I'm also watching what I eat and sticking to around 1200 calories/day.

    Good luck to you!
  • Ms_Cindyrella
    Ms_Cindyrella Posts: 61 Member
    I like the sound of your determination... you will succeed by sticking to your goals.

    Its wonderful to read that things are better for you.

    You have my support, I am rooting for you all the way!

    Cindy
  • lgoewey36
    lgoewey36 Posts: 19
    Awesome job loosing weight. Glad to hear you got out of a bad relationship and found true love.. I walked out of a bad relationship and ended up with my beautiful son so I found a different type of love. One day, I am sure I will be ready to look at men again but for now it is just the two of us. He loves me more than any man I have ever known and sometimes I am convinced no one else could love me that much. Feel free to add me. I am just starting and after three bad years can use some good friends and support

    Laura and Caleb
  • digitalmayhap
    digitalmayhap Posts: 141 Member
    Welcome to MFP! I joined awhile ago but recently started being active in this. The people here that I've met are awesome!

    You have more support here than you could even imagine.
  • timadotcom
    timadotcom Posts: 653 Member
    just sent you a request
  • LelliAmi
    LelliAmi Posts: 327 Member
    feel free to add me if you'd like! :)
  • auticus
    auticus Posts: 1,051 Member
    Good luck to you Rebecca.
  • Bjfavara
    Bjfavara Posts: 22 Member
    Good for you! You're very brave in more ways than one. Add me as a friend if you like. I've been on MFP for weeks now and have not made one friend yet but sure could use one like you who is so determined and energized. Yay! on the weight loss! A loss is a loss... :flowerforyou:
  • kokajoe
    kokajoe Posts: 1
    Good luck to all of you. I haven't seen to many males on here, but I am sure there are a lot. I have lost 14.5 pounds so far and I know all of you can make your goals. I follow this program every day and I am already feeling better. Good luck to all
  • kiters
    kiters Posts: 60 Member
    Welcome and Good Luck! I am new too....my 15th day on my journey to a healthier me and MFP has been so helpful and supportive! Feel free to add me if you'd like!
  • ZenDD
    ZenDD Posts: 4
    I'm on everyday! Feel free to ad ;)
  • yams831
    yams831 Posts: 2
    Good luck Rebecca. My sister had me join this site last year and back then I thought it was a hassle to enter in every little thing you ate. Was I wrong!! Now that I am keeping track this year I've actually lost some weight!
  • maddyg1989
    maddyg1989 Posts: 108 Member
    HEY!!!!!! Sounds like the same boat I'm in!!! My family is not all that excited when I told them I lost 5 lbs one time. You'd think I'd gained 5 by the way they looked at me. Like... "Big whoops! No one cares!!!" But I've gotten over them. Instead, I talk to my friends and MFP friends about it. That's where the excitement is. I slacked off for a while but now I'm back and motivated to lose weight again. Feel free to add me and good luck with your journey. :D
  • ElizabethObviously
    ElizabethObviously Posts: 380 Member
    wow you should write a book about your struggles and journey! You are a strong person! Keep up the great work!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Your punchline and delivery are way off. No offense.

    Might I suggest.

    So, a fat girl walks into a bar. Which kind of hurts. She should have ducked.
  • AZnewme
    AZnewme Posts: 228 Member
    Welcome to the neighborhood! Friend request sent!:smile:
  • AZnewme
    AZnewme Posts: 228 Member
    Your punchline and delivery are way off. No offense.

    Might I suggest.

    So, a fat girl walks into a bar. Which kind of hurts. She should have ducked.

    Okay - That was funny!
  • tabithaanne
    tabithaanne Posts: 38
    Welcome! Feel free to add me for support.

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