Am I Too Fat to Be Here?

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  • prov31jd
    prov31jd Posts: 153 Member
    HELL NO!!!! Because if you stick with it you will be the inspiration to others asking the same question that you just asked.
    Glad you are here, hope you do really well!

    ^^^THIS!! Stick with MFP, Maria. Take it one day at a time. I look forward to reading YOUR SUCCESS story one day!
  • korsicash
    korsicash Posts: 770 Member
    This is an amazing site!!!!! Go through the success stories and you will find people who were just like you. They lost the weight they are keeping it off. We all have to start somewhere. Congratulations for making he choice to take care of you!!!!!! It doesn't matter if you have 10lbs or 300 to loose. It is a journey for everyone. All has their own struggles and their own rewards. Be proud of the steps you are taking!
  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
    I am also very leery about putting myself out in internet land. Im glad your here Maria, It gives me courage :flowerforyou:
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    You are in the right place, great supportive group of people with lots of information at each step to share. And some are full of laughs when you need those, even a hard word when you need those.. You are in a great place...
    Now get started and join in...
  • taratam83
    taratam83 Posts: 88 Member
    No way - everyone has to start somewhere... Just having the motivation to get started and check things out means your ready to make a change, you can do it!
  • MsBaby117
    MsBaby117 Posts: 201 Member
    No one is "Too fat to be on here"...You're exactly in the right place and personally I applaud you for trying to lose weight the correct way versus taking the "easy way out" by resorting to surgery...Welcome!! :flowerforyou:
  • nasja1984
    nasja1984 Posts: 98 Member
    Hopefully that's just my insecurity talking... :blushing:

    My name is Maria and I'm 35. I live in Missouri and I'm a stay at home single mom (read: unemployed!) of 3 kids, ages 17, 14 and 12.

    My weight is at the highest it's ever been, right around 400 pounds. Jeez, it's even hard to type that :(
    I imagine people all over internet-land snickering and thinking "At least I'm not like HER!" Hopefully that's not the case here and I can meet some supportive people here. I've got my fingers crossed that just maybe I might talk to some folks who face some of the same challenges I do.

    When you're 400 pounds, almost everything is a challenge. Everything hurts. Everything wears you out.





    To top it all off, I had a serious shoulder injury and surgery last summer that's left me with very little use of my left arm and pain in my shoulder/arm that never really goes away. My balance has suffered from not being able to use my arm and I live in fear of falling again (that's how I mangled my arm in the 1st place). Obviously with all that's happened to me, I find it very challenging to exercise.

    Even typing these short paragraphs has made my arm throb so I'm going to stop here. I hope no one minds if I cut & paste this post to use as my intro in some of the groups I've joined. I just really need some supportive friends, you guys. I promise to be a good friend, too.

    xoxoxo ~Maria :flowerforyou:


    See this if you need inspiration or think you're too big, too "fill in the blank here_________"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qX9FSZJu448
  • arojas1227
    arojas1227 Posts: 56 Member
    Welcome! :) I think this website can be a great tool for you because if it's difficult for you to work out, just cutting back on calories will help immensely. It all starts in the kitchen.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Nope, this isn't an airplane seat or an amusement park ride! Welcome to MFP! :D
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    Nobody's "too heavy" to be on here...that's what this site is for:smile: I hope you will stick with it and you will see there are so many supportive people.
  • happinessforevercm
    happinessforevercm Posts: 99
    Welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me as a friend! Of course you are not too fat to be here this is a great site with awesome people!
  • weighlossforbaby
    weighlossforbaby Posts: 847 Member
    Welcome Maria! :) MFP is inspirational and there's a lot of encouraging people here!!! :) I have been discouraged too with my weightloss journey (4-2-2012) nut I keep on pushing myself.
  • hlandry6
    hlandry6 Posts: 230
    Welcome!! You are gonna do great here girl!
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    Welcome in hon!! Looks like you've got a fan club started!! You'll find the people here will cheer you on when you get discouraged, and this will be a safe, supportive place for you to get healthy. Bravo, sweet lady!! :flowerforyou:
  • pobanion
    pobanion Posts: 18 Member
    We are here to support you, nothing but good thoughts and kind words.
  • Balice57
    Balice57 Posts: 125
    You've come to the right place, and are welcome here. The good news is that every tiny bit of activity and every pound lost makes you feel better. It's such a wonderful feeling to be able to breathe easier walking up an incline and have more stamina. Welcome to the journey!
  • Terrifictf
    Terrifictf Posts: 1
    Wow, that brought tears to my eyes. You are truly an inspiration
    Terri
  • Nessiep
    Nessiep Posts: 171 Member
    no no no honey.......you have made that leap to be on here to start a healhy new way of living..thats a great start..here's to you on your amazing new journey...i wish all the luck in the world...xx
  • marisol7649
    marisol7649 Posts: 484 Member
    NO you are not, This is the best place for you to be in.
  • NathBeaudoin
    NathBeaudoin Posts: 9
    I look forward to read you again about every little success you will do with us.

    I really would like to count you in my friends, and like you I am a single mother so we may also exchange on that too!

    Today is already a success! you receive so many positive response! Wow you have create a wave right here :)

    Hope to read you soon!
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    There are plenty of people here your size trying to improve their lives. NOONE is too fat to be here. If you are trying to get fit and healthy, you belong.
  • stargazer008
    stargazer008 Posts: 531
    Anyone is welcome and don't you forget that! We all have similar goals right? To have the best body possible!
  • JenRei87
    JenRei87 Posts: 91 Member
    you're in the perfect place actually, welcome :) By being here it's your first step to a healthier you ^_^
  • DoozerDMB
    DoozerDMB Posts: 129 Member
    You are here and taking the steps neccessary. Everyone is welcome, regardless of weight!
    Feel free to add me if you need/want more support!
  • zumbaabby
    zumbaabby Posts: 59
    welcome to mfp! you can add me if you would like :)! you are def not too fat...and you've taken the first step to change yourself...so awesome for you :)!
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Don't worry about what you can do today cause I started with mostly just adjusting my diet. Getting back into fruits and veggies. Then I would do like 10 minute intervals on the stationary bike, walk half the block, do arm exercize with 3# weights..... pretty soon I was walking 1, 2 even 5 miles now, going up several flights of stairs without stopping, bought my own elliptical and still do the bike but for an hour! So just do what you can today and tomorrow will take care of itself. This is your lifestyle change not a diet, just settle in for the long haul.
  • suzymac6
    suzymac6 Posts: 6 Member
    I hope by now by reading the other posts you have realized that you are in the right place. I have been on every "diet" known to man and the only thing that has worked for me is taking it one step at a time. This tool and the online community is your support group. You can do this. Track your food, track your weight, and track your exercise. You will see the weight go down and the energy level go up.

    Good luck to you!!
  • kzivic
    kzivic Posts: 326 Member
    I think your too fat NOT to be here

    ^^^^ Really?? This woman pours her heart out looking for the support she needs from us and this is how you choose to respond? Did you not read the first line of her post, about her insecurities? Way to make her feel better. While your intentions may have been good, it sure didn't come out that way.

    Maria, don't listen to him, girl!! Look at the 8+ other pages of positive posts and everyone here who wants to support you. You go girl! You got this and you already took the first step by joining MFP. Take it one day, one meal, one step at a time and reach out to all of us who are here for you whenever you need to!

    xxhugs!xx
  • erikalg86
    erikalg86 Posts: 1 Member
    Aww no hunny! This site is so amazing and user friendly! Some people are here to lose 10 pounds and other 100s! I think it is all going to be up to you and sticking to it. I know I swayed from tracking or got lazy. But I stuck with it for the last several months and if nothing else, it has REALLY made me aware of what I am eating every single day.
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    Of course you're not - there are lots of people on here with loads of weight to lose, all you have and much more. That's what the site's for.

    I think somebody else posted this link already, but in case I was wrong here it is: do watch it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448&feature=youtu.be

    I see from your profile you already have 146 "friends" on MFP and I would think it would be a full time job to even keep slightly in touch with them, never mind concentrating on diet and exercise, still less adding more to your friendship circle...

    I'd suggest setting some realistic goals for yourself, small ones that you know you can succeed at, to build up your confidence. Also use the support networks MFP offers; you've joined a group, but also select a manageable number of freinds who will help motivate you but who you can also offer support to in return. It might help you feel less alone with your problems.

    Best wishes on your journey.
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