Hi, I'm Samantha, but everyone calls me "Whale"...

SammySays
SammySays Posts: 19
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Hey, my name is Samantha.
For over half of my life I have been bullied because of my weight, & what I look like.
I've always tried losing weight, but it's never worked. I never stick with it, & I always gain everything back..
I'm ready for a change, I'm tired of being self-conscious. Many people think that I don't care what people think about me, but it's just a front I put on. I actually care deeply.

I am around 202 lbs. [depending on the day]
I'm around 5'9''.

All my weight is in my stomach.
I need support, I need friends. I need help understanding my body and I need a group of friends to help me.. I know this won't be easy, but I know it will be worth it.

Since I was 9 I've been called "beached whale". Whenever girls & me get into fights, they always jump straight to calling me fat.. I'm ready to be healthy & happy. I need support & if any one would like to support me, I would love if you added me!

Thanks,
Sammy! <3
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  • Sonnie124
    Sonnie124 Posts: 96 Member
    Hey Samantha, you can add me as a friend. Congratulations on wanting to change your life and be healthy. Notice I didn't say happy? That comes from within and when you start to love yourself, you will be a happier person!
  • lsjd2000
    lsjd2000 Posts: 287 Member
    Welcome - coming here is the first step. You will find alot of helpful advice and people that know what you are going through becasue we too are going through the process of losing weight. I find that I hold myself more accountable when I log my food and activity every day. Good Luck on your journey

    Lauren

    you can add me as a friend if you like :)
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Hey Samantha, you can add me as a friend. Congratulations on wanting to change your life and be healthy. Notice I didn't say happy? That comes from within and when you start to love yourself, you will be a happier person!

    Thanks, this means a lot! <3
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Welcome - coming here is the first step. You will find alot of helpful advice and people that know what you are going through becasue we too are going through the process of losing weight. I find that I hold myself more accountable when I log my food and activity every day. Good Luck on your journey

    Lauren

    you can add me as a friend if you like :)

    Thank you, & I will!
  • Gr3y_Knight
    Gr3y_Knight Posts: 4
    Hello Samantha, congratulations on wanting to make a change. Feel free to add me to your support network.
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Hello Samantha, congratulations on wanting to make a change. Feel free to add me to your support network.

    Thanks, I will!
  • may17O3
    may17O3 Posts: 8
    Hi Samantha! We almost have the same stats, except I'm 5'8. I've been hovering around 202 to 201 for awhile now. Feel free to add me! :)
  • Sissy1074
    Sissy1074 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Samantha!
    New here myself and looking for the same things!
    I will "friend" you!

    Congrats on starting a new chapter!
  • jessw1823
    jessw1823 Posts: 24
    Hey Samantha! Congrats on wanting to make some changes! Like others have said, this is a GREAT place to start! You can definitely receive a lot of support on here. Feel free to add me if you like! :)
  • hooperkay
    hooperkay Posts: 463 Member
    Hey sammie, really "whale"? Some people make me so angry! My daughter is really tall and at the beginning of the school year (6th grade btw), girls teased her cause she is 5'9" and 11. Not only that she was a size 12-14. She decided on her own to cut back what she ate and by the end of the year she dropped to a size 8. We just got back from the beach where she sported a bikini and looked amazing (her daddy hated it). I told her when she was so upset to tell those girls that she could always lose weight but they couldn't lose stupid. Show them up:)
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Hi Samantha! We almost have the same stats, except I'm 5'8. I've been hovering around 202 to 201 for awhile now. Feel free to add me! :)

    Thanks! & I'm somewhere between 5'8'' to 5'9''. ha, :)
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Hey sammie, really "whale"? Some people make me so angry! My daughter is really tall and at the beginning of the school year (6th grade btw), girls teased her cause she is 5'9" and 11. Not only that she was a size 12-14. She decided on her own to cut back what she ate and by the end of the year she dropped to a size 8. We just got back from the beach where she sported a bikini and looked amazing (her daddy hated it). I told her when she was so upset to tell those girls that she could always lose weight but they couldn't lose stupid. Show them up:)

    Thank you so much, & girls are so cruel!
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Hey Samantha! Congrats on wanting to make some changes! Like others have said, this is a GREAT place to start! You can definitely receive a lot of support on here. Feel free to add me if you like! :)
    Thanks, I will!
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    Hi Samantha!
    New here myself and looking for the same things!
    I will "friend" you!

    Congrats on starting a new chapter!

    Thanks for the request, I'll be accepting! <3
  • kmozymoz
    kmozymoz Posts: 187
    I got called "Shamu" behind my back once in 9th grade, and I'll never forget it. People can be such jerks. But you can do this, and I've added you as a friend! :)
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    girls and women can be so mean! guys can too but many females are especially vicious, I think. I've been where you are, Samantha. Those comments cut deep and leave terrible scars. I sport such scars, but know in time they will fade--you probably won't forget, but I use the memories as just one of many motivations to keep moving forward! just your subject line brought tears to my eyes. I agree with the poster that said being thin won't make you happy. I also know since I have gotten control over my health and my body to a certain degree, I have gained confidence, which helps me FEEL more attractive. When I look in the mirror, or other people look at me, I may not look dramatically different on the outside, but I feel so much better on the inside. I know I am taking care of myself, I am gaining self-discipline and self-restraint, and I know I'm worth the time and the effort it is taking to make these changes. You are worth it too! You can make the changes you want to make, one step at a time. Expect setbacks and plateaus, but know that we here on MFP will help you through those when they come. This has been a wonderfully supportive community and traveling this road with others has been infinitely helpful. I'll send a friend request... :)
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    I got called "Shamu" behind my back once in 9th grade, and I'll never forget it. People can be such jerks. But you can do this, and I've added you as a friend! :)

    Shamu is there favorite to call me because my name's Sam, go figure! Thanks, & I accepted!
  • SammySays
    SammySays Posts: 19
    girls and women can be so mean! guys can too but many females are especially vicious, I think. I've been where you are, Samantha. Those comments cut deep and leave terrible scars. I sport such scars, but know in time they will fade--you probably won't forget, but I use the memories as just one of many motivations to keep moving forward! just your subject line brought tears to my eyes. I agree with the poster that said being thin won't make you happy. I also know since I have gotten control over my health and my body to a certain degree, I have gained confidence, which helps me FEEL more attractive. When I look in the mirror, or other people look at me, I may not look dramatically different on the outside, but I feel so much better on the inside. I know I am taking care of myself, I am gaining self-discipline and self-restraint, and I know I'm worth the time and the effort it is taking to make these changes. You are worth it too! You can make the changes you want to make, one step at a time. Expect setbacks and plateaus, but know that we here on MFP will help you through those when they come. This has been a wonderfully supportive community and traveling this road with others has been infinitely helpful. I'll send a friend request... :)

    Thanks for sharing, & I accepted!
  • Pooh1981
    Pooh1981 Posts: 32 Member
    I am around 5'9" also but my weight is hovering around the 220-225 lbs. range! I was constantly made fun of in school and I decided to make a change also! I am really trying to lose the weight around middle area but I will take what I can get. I hope we will be great friends and if ever you need someone to talk to I will be here! Will send a friend request to you also!

    Thanks,
    Laura
  • instyle22
    instyle22 Posts: 2
    Hey, my name is Samantha.
    For over half of my life I have been bullied because of my weight, & what I look like.
    I've always tried losing weight, but it's never worked. I never stick with it, & I always gain everything back..
    I'm ready for a change, I'm tired of being self-conscious. Many people think that I don't care what people think about me, but it's just a front I put on. I actually care deeply.

    I am around 202 lbs. [depending on the day]
    I'm around 5'9''.

    All my weight is in my stomach.
    I need support, I need friends. I need help understanding my body and I need a group of friends to help me.. I know this won't be easy, but I know it will be worth it.

    Since I was 9 I've been called "beached whale". Whenever girls & me get into fights, they always jump straight to calling me fat.. I'm ready to be healthy & happy. I need support & if any one would like to support me, I would love if you added me!

    Thanks,
    Sammy! <3
  • pduckworth
    pduckworth Posts: 133
    Hi Samantha :) I totally understand where you are coming from. I've been called "fat" more times then I can count. I also decided it was time to lose the weight. Feel free to add me as a friend and we can get through this together!
  • KRaemondH
    KRaemondH Posts: 120 Member
    Hi Samantha!
    I completely understand what you mean. I have always been the "fat" friend all my life. Even when I was smaller in High School and College. I was never happy. I am getting there. I am learning to love my body, myself and my surroundings. Out with the bad in with the good and things haven't been easy per say but they are EASIER. You can add me as a friend if you'd like. Everyone needs a little support in hard effort. And support can make those tough times that much easier :)
  • BriskisGrl
    BriskisGrl Posts: 461
    Hi and welcome. The people here are amazing with support, positive attitudes, advice, you name it.

    you are NOT a beach whale :( I'm soo sorry you've had to go through that.
  • ls_66
    ls_66 Posts: 395 Member
    Hi Samantha welcome to the MFP family, you will find a lot of good people willing to help you help yourself, believe in yourself because you can do it
  • builtforlife
    builtforlife Posts: 259
    To hell with those kids.
  • Brittmy
    Brittmy Posts: 141 Member
    Hey girl! I'm Brittany, also 5'9'', and I started at the same weight. Now I am down 20 lbs since the end of January! It can be done!! It sounds like you have met some pretty nasty people in your life, so screw them. There is great support here. You can do it!! Feel free to add me.
  • Lisseth03
    Lisseth03 Posts: 518 Member
    Hey Samantha, you can add me as a friend. Congratulations on wanting to change your life and be healthy. Notice I didn't say happy? That comes from within and when you start to love yourself, you will be a happier person!

    ^^ THIS.
  • jaimrlx
    jaimrlx Posts: 426 Member
    Just sent you a request. Much love to everyone willing to support someone trying to get over the emotional aspect of losing weight. Good luck to you, Samantha! :flowerforyou:
  • Shelgirl001
    Shelgirl001 Posts: 477 Member
    Hello and welcome!!! If you want to add me as a friend I would love it!
  • lauraniwa
    lauraniwa Posts: 131 Member
    I know that you'll get lots of support from people who are also making the steps you are.
    I'm Laura, and my weight has always been up for discussion in my family.
    I was pretty heavy as a teenager/early 20's but got down to a reasonable size once or twice.
    Now, having turned 30, despite being active and reasonably well behaved with food, I have had the weight creep back. I'm having a hard time getting support from people because they know how active I am and think I'm being vain, but the 15 extra lbs is sitting around my belly and reminding me how sad I was when I started out trying to loose weight, alone, when I was 16 and 185+.
    Best of luck to you.
    Laura

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