My name is Grace, I'm 28, and this time I'm going to lose the weight! I have tried various times in the past and lost some, but gained it all back. However, my new motivation is that my husband and I would like to start trying for a baby this summer--and I know that losing weight will not only help me conceive, but will make for a healthier pregnancy and baby. Right now, I am 5'9", 248 pounds. My weight has hovered in the 235-245 range for several years, but I've never crossed 250. Two years ago, through a combination of diet and exercise, I got myself down to 220, but have obviously gone back up since. My ideal weight would be 160 or so, but right now my goal is to get down to 200 by the summer. I don't have a specific diet plan--I'm just going to watch calories, watch portion sizes, and exercise at least 20 minutes a day. That's what worked before, but it was slow. Willpower is my downfall. I find that after a week or so of sticking to the routine, I'm good, but it's that first phase--starting out--that is so hard for me. So I've just joined this site, hoping to find and share some inspiration with all of you along the way!
Hello all!
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Feelinhuge
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Hey! I know exactly how feel! except my weight has kept me from dating..id like to be married with babies by 35..im 28 this feb. the last time i lost weight and was active..not only did my body shrink..but the love for myself grew and i had self confidence. I know i can do it and i will!! You will too..WE ALL CAN DO IT!!!! LEigh
Hey! I know exactly how feel! except my weight has kept me from dating..id like to be married with babies by 35..im 28 this feb. the last time i lost weight and was active..not only did my body shrink..but the love for myself grew and i had self confidence. I know i can do it and i will!! You will too..WE ALL CAN DO IT!!!! LEigh
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Thanks Wachee and Feeling--it's so good to know we are all in this together. And Feelin, don't give up dating because of your weight--I weighed 230 lbs. when my husband met me, but that didn't stop him from being interested (to my complete surprise!), especially since he isn't overweight at all. There are good guys who will love you for you and find you beautiful no matter what your weight. I didn't used to believe it, but I know it now.
Thanks Wachee and Feeling--it's so good to know we are all in this together. And Feelin, don't give up dating because of your weight--I weighed 230 lbs. when my husband met me, but that didn't stop him from being interested (to my complete surprise!), especially since he isn't overweight at all. There are good guys who will love you for you and find you beautiful no matter what your weight. I didn't used to believe it, but I know it now.
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Hey! That's one of my motivations for loosing weight, too! I know I want to have a baby one day and my baby deserves the best home for its first 9 months and an energetic and happy mom afterwards! Welcome to the forum!
Welcome to the forum!