Hello. I wish I'd found this place sooner!

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LizaK1020

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Hi everyone, I'm Liza.

I'm 24 and I live in Brooklyn. I'm a journalism student in the market for my first job/internship. I love to write.

I've battled my weight since I was about 7 years old. I still have emotional scars and problems from the way other kids treated me. As a teen/adult, I've been everywhere from a size 14 to a 24. I still have issues with self esteem, especially when it comes to social activities and dating.

I started losing weight in October. I am using the Center for Medical Weight Loss through my doctor. I like having a doctor's supervision, I hope that means this one will stick.

Over the past 6 months I've lost about 50 pounds. I've gone from a size 24 to a size 18. I'm not sure how many more pounds I want to lose, but I'd like to get into a size 12 or maybe even a 10. I think that's a realistic goal.

At the same time as losing weight, I'm trying really hard to improve my self esteem. I'd like to see someone about it, but my health insurance sucks and I can't afford to pay out of pocket. So I'm battling it on my own.

Anyhoo, that's me, that's my story. If there's anything else you want to know, just ask...within reason, lol.
 
Hi! I'm new here as well. But I just wanna say...thats so awesome! Your on your way to a skinnier you!!!!
I'm wokring on it too....I have a ways to go but thats ok...doing it the right way!!!!
Good luck to you!!!!!
 
I'm new as well and I'm trying to find some people to talk to and to keep me motivated. I am trying to lose 20 pounds and sometimes I feel like its not possible. Good Luck!!
 
Welcome to the community and a big congrats for your success so far.

I hope you're able to realize even more and more importantly, accept and enjoy the new you.
 
Kudos

I know from experience that it can be excruciatingly difficult to lose large amounts of weight, and 50 lbs is nothing to sneeze at! I am currently 245 lbs at 5' 7". I wear about a size 22. I am just started my weight loss journey (yet again) and am new to this site. Congratulations on your success thus far, and I hope you reach your goal! :D
 
Hi

I'm new like you and joined this morning.

Like you I have had this problem for many years and have problems with self-esteem and have a history of being bullied in school. And even today get the odd abusive comment in the street.

Part of my reason for coming here was more to just talk to people with the same issues - it's hard to do that in the real world.

Andy
 
congrats on your weight loss so far! that's wonderful progress. i understand what you mean about the self esteem issue. my father from the time i was little even til now has always made rude comments...even now that i'm actually losing weight i still wont be good enough for him until i'm down to 105...i've figured out since i started this journey that it's not about making him or anyone else happy, it's about what is going to make me happy. i'm sure that you're going to get down to the size you want and find a great job...i'm sure the job will help boost your confidence as well!
 
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