it's beyond what I ever imagined

Suzie

Suzie

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I'm 17 year old female. I'm 5'4" and 350 pounds. I never, ever thought I'd be this big. I kept saying to myself, "Oh, I'll never get over 250" then it was. "Never over 280" next "Surely it could be over 300" Now I'm way over 300 and working on 400 soon. I can't take it anymore. I've barely begun to live yet, I don't want to die before my life has started. I need to make a change in my life, I don't want to be the morbidly obese girl everyone talks about anymore. I'm tired that all my friends are pretty and thin and I'm fat. I can't do it anymore even if I don't die from my weight I'm just too depressed and am going to end up just ending it.

I really want to make the effort and change myself. I'm not going to go around saying "I'll never be 400 pounds." because I'm on my way.

I'm not sure how I'm going to do it yet. I know I need a plan and a good one. I'm here because I really need support. I have the want to fix myself, the motivation but I really need support.
 
Hi Hun, the first step is to making a stand to make a change. I'm proud of you! Keep up the good work and things will come together. I used to be in shape and over the years I've gained a good 60 lbs... I've started walking 4 miles, I used to be a runner, but it's harder on my body now.. What about make small steps to walking miles, start with one... see how you feel and go from there. Walking is a great way to shred the pounds.

Good luck in all you do!
 
Hi Suzie, you came to the right place. Read the stickies. try and settle down with a good plan. Don't get frustrated too easily. ask for help...

And hopefully we can give it. at least support we can give. Start up a diary in the diary section. It helps out.
 
Thanks, very much to all of you who responded with encouraging words and advice. I'll be sure to hold both with high regard.
 
Welcome Suzie!
I'm new also but so far it looks like a great bunch of people here.
I've gotten a little information overload at first but after browsing for a few days the board is starting to make more sense.
 
Welcome, Suzie.

I'm new also, but already seeing there is a lot of good information here, and a lot of smart, thoughtful, supportive people.

Good luck. I look forward to chatting as we both continue on our journeys.

Jim
 
Hi there suzie, welcome to the forum, everyone that has posted in your diary is a great example of why its great here. Lots of support and encouragement right there at your finger tips.
If you don't have any information about losing weight, or healthy choices, one option for you may be to look up the American or Canadian food guide *they are pretty much the same* In there you will find what your body needs to be healthy and to be able to maintain proper nutrition. (serving sizes, food lists, minimum requirements..etc.)
Whatever way you decide to go, ill send you as much support as I can
Michelle :)
 
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Hey Suzie,

You've come to the right place. This forum is full of great advise and great people. If I were you I would check out the stickies. They are loaded with tons of helpful information. And if you don't find what you're looking for there, ask someone. All are friendly and willing to help.

I not an expert or anything but I can empathize with you because I'm young and over weight too and I know how it feels. I have only been back to trying to be healthy for a week now, but I have already lost some weight.

You can do this! You have to be positive! Don't be depressed because you have gotten to this point but be proud that you are doing something about it. You'll really start to feel better about yourself when you begin to exercise and eat better. It has only been a week and I feel better already!

Looking at before and after photos of people here on the forum really helps me. I can't wait until I'm one of those people that people look at and get inspiration. And I know you can too!

Good luck and I can't wait to see your progress because I know it can happen!
 
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