In The Begininning...

You are such a pretty girl. I know you can do it!!

I was 140 three years ago. I am now 186lb!! I simply let myself go..I stopped working out and eating whatever... I definetely an emotional eater. I eat when I am bored, happy, sad... you name it, I eat..lol...

I am trying to change that. I am considered obese. I am only 5'1. my husband and I want to have a child but can't conceive. The doctor said it's partly because of my weight. I just want to get rid of it once and for all.

It's tough and overwhelming but we can do it!!!

one day at a time.......
 
Wow you are SOOO pretty!

Definately so much potential, beautiful eyes & feminine curves. I totally relate to your story, was always a big girl from the age of 7 or 8, then throughout highschool & into my early 20's. It's taken me nearly 2 years to lose (I'm an Aussie & we use kilo's but i'll try & put it in your terms) 132 pounds & I'm 5'6.

I was always confident but hated being held back by this, plus always thought I could be really pretty (all my sisters are & I have nice eyes) but just hidden under layers of fat. The crux for me was watching my younger sister lose roughly 110 pounds & becoming a knockout, it made me realise it was actually "doable" as she'd been overweight since childhood as well + seeing her beautiful face & healthy skin, the chin we never knew she had haha, well it was SOOO inspiring. I felt like just maybe I could do it too!

So much has changed, now it's not all just about the looks aspect, I genuinely desire to be fit & love the feeling of health (can't believe i'm that person cause if you saw photo's of me growing up, you'd never of picked it). But now I hate the feeling of over eating & not exercising (which does occasionally still happen), I do my best to get right back on & over time I've learned how to manage & balance.

Turns out clean living is all they say it is :) Make no mistake, you will need ...

* dedication
* a "teachable spirit" learn, learn, LEARN!
* accountability (friends,family)
* tenacity etc

But don't let a lie hold you back & the lie is "it can't be done, it's for others, not me." I lived under that lie for 25 years, i'm telling you babe - it CAN be done.

Best of luck!

p.s. my sister's story & photo's are on here too, look under "anndee" & you might find her, it's good stuff.
 
Good luck! I don't have any specific advice, but I say keep in mind that you want to be healthy again. Whenever it gets hard, think of the active things you'll be able to do again. You will get so much support on this forum!
 
Thanks so much you guys, it's so encouraging to hear from others who are going through the same thing. I have lost 5 pounds so far, and I am not depriving myself. It's amazing what healthy eating and a little bit of exercise can do! I am so excited to become a new me.
 
I can see why you liked having curves - you definitely have a terrific shape. I imagine you will bring it out even more with the weightloss. Can I ask what your goal weight is if you have one?
 
I also really struggled with binging, I would eat junk food until I was sick and I would keep eating even though it made me feel like my stomach would explode and I couldn't sleep from being so full.

I ended up cutting out all junk food, so that I didn't have it in my house. It was hard to stop at first, but within a few months my system readjusted so now I don't even feel tempted to eat it. I just don't consider that stuff food.

I think you need to prepare for a fight with temptation at first, but know that eventually your taste buds will adjust and your brain will adjust and you will not want to eat crap anymore.

I still get very hungry sometimes, but when I overeat now it means eating more chicken breast or some other healthy food, I am never tempted to eat candies, or ice cream or pastries. So even on the days when I overeat I am probably just eating about 2000 calories instead of my diet aim of 1200 and it's all healthy calories.


You may want to watch the documentary Food Inc., it is about what goes into junk food and it can help you to want to avoid it because it is very disgusting/disturbing.
 
this is actually my very first post out here since i am more of a lurker than a poster (whoops :) ) but i couldn't resist the urge now - you are stunning. you really are! fair, porcelainish skin, big eyes, well defined cheekbones, button-like nose, beautiful smile - just all around. i can relate to your story and really, can't wait to see your progress and weight loss.

you have also inspired me to share my pictures too :piggy:.

stay strong and keep us updated.
 
so touched by ur story and i completely agree wid the rest, u are absolutely beautiful and i think to have my motivation high everyday, ill take u as a guide coz really u must be so determined to have been able to post on ur pictures.

i wish u gd luck and along wid u, i hope we both succeed in attaining our goal. BEST of LUCK
 
wiresandwood said:
Thanks so much you guys, it's so encouraging to hear from others who are going through the same thing. I have lost 5 pounds so far, and I am not depriving myself. It's amazing what healthy eating and a little bit of exercise can do! I am so excited to become a new me.
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Stay eating healthy, just by a good routine exercise and watching portions size and cutting out the junk food: candy, cakes, and cookies etc. You can lose weight!!

You are such a pretty girl!!

Good luck to you!
 
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