I've been overweight almost my entire life. Starting in about fourth grade when I broke my leg and was diagnosed with asthma I've always been at the least a bit chunky. There were a few times in high school that I had luck losing weight. I've put on a lot of weight since then, though.
When I hit college, the freshman fifteen turned into the the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior fifteen. I just recently hit my highest weight ever at 240 lbs. It was easy to ignore for a time and I ate whatever I wanted (those Pirouline things will be my downfall), but then my boyfriend went on a diet and lost about 35 lbs. I was so proud of him for losing it, but at the same time it made me feel self-conscious. I was gaining weight as fast as he was losing it, and then I realized it was time to make a change. I've never been totally satisfied with my weight, and now more than ever I disgust myself. I've started a regular exercise routine that will help, and I've started watching what I eat much more carefully. One of the things I'm really hoping to get out of this forum is just a sense of community, to know that other people are out there that don't judge me for where I am because they have made or are making that journey too.
So salutations to all, and I look forward to getting to know you.
When I hit college, the freshman fifteen turned into the the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior fifteen. I just recently hit my highest weight ever at 240 lbs. It was easy to ignore for a time and I ate whatever I wanted (those Pirouline things will be my downfall), but then my boyfriend went on a diet and lost about 35 lbs. I was so proud of him for losing it, but at the same time it made me feel self-conscious. I was gaining weight as fast as he was losing it, and then I realized it was time to make a change. I've never been totally satisfied with my weight, and now more than ever I disgust myself. I've started a regular exercise routine that will help, and I've started watching what I eat much more carefully. One of the things I'm really hoping to get out of this forum is just a sense of community, to know that other people are out there that don't judge me for where I am because they have made or are making that journey too.
So salutations to all, and I look forward to getting to know you.
