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Hey there, my name is Katie, I'm 23 years old, 5'6 and 145lbs....I've really gained quite a bit of weight the past few months due to depression, most noticeable in my face and stomach/waist. I've never been much of an exerciser but I think it's because I don't have moral support and someone to go with me so I just get bored and don't go long enough for it to make any bit of difference. I'd like to eat healthier, I love to cook, though I always seem to resort to fast food since it's easier, cheaper and beats cooking/cleaning for only myself. I'd like to lose 20pounds, which might sound like a lot, what do you think? I want to be in shape, have more confidence and self esteem, but most importantly, be healthier. As of now I feel too embarassed to post pictures of my current body, but maybe I'll get the courage to do so, because I'm sure there are other people who feel self conscious but feel like they won't be judged by coming to this site for help....so I'll come around. In the meantime I'm going to start taking photos....weekly, bi-weekly? Is having a scale in the home a good or bad idea? I've heard mixed opinions on that part. Do any diet pills work? Not saying as a substitution to healthier eating and exercise, but hand-in-hand with. I'd like to take a (working!) supplement that makes me LESS hungry....I can always eat, and my portions are HUGE....I usually go back for seconds, even if I'm full, and will eat out of pure boredom. Any insight, advice, and support is GREATLY encouraged and appreciated! Looking forward to getting to know you all and hope that I'm able to be there as moral support as you may be for me. -Katie
 
Welcome!

Hey Katie! It's great to have you here, and great you're taking control of the unhealthy patterns you're seeing now before they just get worse!

I think it's important to have a scale in the house, but I also think it is important to not worship the scale. Our bodies are going to fluctuate a few pounds every day, and this makes it easy to feel dejected if you're weighing in every day and not seeing results that you think you've worked hard to earn! Maybe weigh in once a week at the most, and rely on a tape measure to see the inches you've lost!

I think diet pills and all those appetite suppressants are a hoax. I've tried my fair share of them, certain I had found something real that was going to work... None of them did. Drinking water when you're starting to feel hungry is a great tool, and I would definitely buy a kitchen scale so you can get used to measuring out proper portions!

Best of luck to you, and I hope we're both successful!! :biggrinjester:
 
is it beneficial to only drink water (as opposed to any other drink)? does something that has no calories have no negative affect on your weight, or can you still gain weight? such as drinking diet soda. I always wondered that.

the kitchen scale is a good idea. thanks!
 
Katie, welcome to the forum.

Twenty pounds definitely does NOT sound like a lot.

I don't think there is anything magic about water, as opposed to other non-caloric drinks. In fact, I recently read that tea or even coffee can be counted toward your water quota. It used to be thought that coffee would tend to dehydrate you, but that's a myth.

Diet soda is somewhat controversial. Some people think the sweet taste makes you crave more sweets. I don't know. I don't use any artificially sweetened stuff for the simple reason that I think it tastes awful.

The things I drink are water, coffee, tea, skim milk, nonfat buttermilk, and low sodium vegetable juice.
 
Hi Katie, welcome, I am new here myself and am struggling with my weight. Together we can do this if we just keep coming here for support!
 
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