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pequin

pequin

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Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 25, 5' 6" and 330lb (crying as I type that number). I've never joined any kind of forum like this, nor have I ever actively tried to lose weight or even been accountable for my weight. I've always had a "que sera sera" attitude. But I'm fed up, to the point of flirting with the idea of weight loss surgery. And while it is an option for some, for me I feel this move would be like quitting.

I thought I had a support system with my parents but their behavior recently shows me that they are not at the point that I am. I suggested that we encourage each other, do a weigh-in each month, and help each other with eating habits, ect. but I was immediately shot down. Today we have a bag of crullers on the kitchen counter. Sabotage?

My short-term goal is to to match the weight on my driver's license, 270lb. After that, break 200lb. I'm tired of being the fat one. For once, I'd like to be smaller one in our family photos.

I know this is a long introduction, if you're stilling there, thank you. :)
 
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Welcome here Pequin!

How are you planning to accomplish this? Do you have a plan yet? If you haven't started a diary here yet, I would encourage you to do so. I find it so helpful in keeping track of the things I'm doing well, and where I need to work on things. It's also a place where people can come and encourage you in your progress!

Good luck!
 
pequin, I just started too (won't go into details, it's under hiya on this board), but we CAN do it! No matter the doubters or anything. Have you ever heard the cartoon bob the builder? I paraphrase his saying-
"Can we lose it?"
"YES, WE CAN!"

Just remember, if it seems hard, just worry about that ONE day. Make it through that one and then when you wake up, worry about that one. It's so much easier than thinking in terms of weeks, months, or years.:)
 
I agree...one day at a time. That's why I join the challenges. I focus on the 10-day challenge, then the 6 week challenge. Losing 10 lbs, then focusing on the next. It's a lot less overwhelming than looking at the 50 or more I need to lose!
 
Welcom and goodluck to ya! If you are not sure what kind of plan
you want to do check out some of the diaries!There are alot of
hall of famers with great plans to give ya ideals! Drink plenty
of water if ya don't care for exersiceing like gyms home ect try
walking it seems to be working gr8 for me as well as some other's!
It's not too stressful it can be enjoyable!Good luck to ya Tammy:)
 
I've been trying to eat healthier (no processed foods, watch my portion size, limit sodas, more fresh fruits and veggies, nothing after 9:00pm) for the past 6 months with no real progress but no real commitment either. I've GOT to start exercising again, I was up to 1/3rd of a mile a day, 5 days a week around the end of May but summer came and it was just too hot. With the weather cooling down a bit, it should be easier to stick with.

I'm setting up a weight loss journal at my website, I plan to post the entries here as well.

Other than that, I have no set plan.
 
:) Welcome! I can understand the feeling you have with the lack of support by your family! That's how I ended up here! This is a great forum and lots of support! Keep motivated and watch that scale go down, down, down!!
 
Good luck hon. I know how hard it can be when your watching what your family eats (McDonalds, Oreo cookies) and its better now that I'm living on my own and really making sure I skip those aisles in the grocery store and skip the bakery right next door to my work (which I can smell right now....argh...).
 
It's terrible especially first thing in the morning when I've been trying to eat healthier foods and I smell the breads and cookies they are baking but I walk the opposite direction. Takes will power which I haven't always had a lot of. I do now though. :)

~ Sara Maria ~
 
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