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True, there is a whole society that influences us, but in reality no one influences us more than our parents. I've matured and grown enough to not care about society's expectations of me, because society's full of different people with different values and backgrounds. But my mother is the person who loved me and took care…

Ok so now I have a list of reasons I want to lose weight...reasons which don't involve anyone but myself. To be healthy So I can wear the clothes that don't fit me anymore To feel more energetic To raise my chances of getting pregnant To reduce chances of PCOS, diabetes, and lower my cholesterol levels To be able to run a…

all these wonderful replies made me cry, happy tears! thank you. I will try to take everyone's advice, you are all so supportive and seem to really know what you're talking about. lol i'm going to keep this page bookmarked and read it every time I feel discouraged...it just might work!

yes, my mother's parents were quite critical and had a very specific set of expectations of her, which she had to follow. She doesn't really know any better. I also know that my mother is unable to provide a certain level of emotional support so she made up for it by taking care of us "physically" and practically. Seeing…

wow. reading your responses made me smile. I'm amazed you so quickly and easily understood what took me years to understand myself. Thank you. I really don't want to argue with my mother. As one of you said, she's just worried and wants the best for her children. But the criticism has got to stop, and I really don't know…

Hi bees! :) omg wow you've done so well!! I really want to lose 50lb, but i'm not feeling very hopeful about it. :/ ...on a more positive note, I HAVE been eating smaller portions and healthier food. :) tonight i'm having slimming world's turkey and bacon hotpot. mmmmm Oh and I've started walking for 1 hr a day. and zumba…

OH and I almost forgot the one I hate the MOST!!!!! I HATE it when people say "antisocial" instead of "unsociable". God, it makes me want to fling a dictionary at their head.

lol love this thread. I hate: Thus Galore Moreover Ho Farce Shenanigans ....and any word Snoop Dog invents.

thanks. Wow you're so luck your DH is so supportive. Mine really isn't. He's accepting and caring and everything, but he doesn't give me the good kick up the *kitten* I need to get things started. :( I don't think he believes in tough love

Hi! I'm FutureMrsCassar on WB. I need loads of support too! I hadn't been on MFP in a few months, so I'm hoping to start again, and stick to it this time.

I'm 5'1 and I want to be around 120lbs. I'll still have plenty of curves, I'm definitely happier that way. :)

I'm 25! add me :)

Malta!

What a coincidence, i've just joined the Zumba challenge group. :) I just posted a thread there about how terrible i am at dancing but i'm willing to give it a try! it looks like so much fun, but it's quite hard till you learn the steps!

Thank you. I really don't know what to expect here, but it's really encouraging to see how many people are managing to lose weight! :)

Hi there, add me please! I'm new here too, so you'd be my very first buddy. I've got 60lbs to lose. Good luck! xx