New and Already Feeling Beaten.

ChelseaGoldfish

ChelseaGoldfish

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Since I can remember I've always been slightly overweight and never thought anything of it. Well being but a few months from being 18 I've found myself being worse for the wear. I'm not just overweight anymore, i'm now almost considered obese. I REFUSE to let this happen but it feels like nothing I can do will stop it. Lately my best friend has lost lots of weight and is looking great. She used to be about my size and is now making lots of new friends. I however i'm now just the "fat" girl in the group. I want this badly but I feel like I've already lost. Just the other day I only weight 145 pounds and now im up to 151. That is just in TWO DAYS! I realize I sound like some stupid teen that should be "happy your not worse" but being unhealthy, even if its just slightly isn't good. With no one else around I feel alone and like I'll never be in shape.
 
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know where you're coming from...

Reading your post it sounded a lot like me about four years ago. Although I was already considered obese. It's easy to feel down when you're the 'fat' one in the group. I've been there. The important thing is that you're making an effort. I wish I had started a new lifestyle a few years ago so I wouldn't be here today.

Whenever I'm feeling less than motivated I take a look at the Before and After section. It's inspiring to see how many people have succeeded. I'm sure a lot of them were feeling the same as you before they started seeing results. All I can say is stick with it and if you need a buddy then there's plenty of people willing to help, including me. I'm new around here and just starting out, but this forum is full of people who can give you good advice and encouragement!
 
Thank You! Unfortunately I was planning on starting working out today but I fell and sprained my ankle badly. I've already starting lowering my intact but i'm afraid there won't be anything else for me for a bit. I just hope I can take your advise and keep at it through all this.
 
I know how it feels to be the "bigger person" in the group. It flat out sucks, but keep your head up and dont compare yourself to your friends anymore. My best friend is about 5'2 and weighs like 130. I am 5'10 and weigh about 295. A healthy weight for her would be anywhere from 115-135 I'd say, but a healthy weight for me would be around 160-170. Everyone is different and you cant compare yourself to anyone else because all that will do is bring you down. Consentrate on the positive things you are doing for yourself and you will accomplish your goals much easier.
 
:iagree: with the above. Ideal weights vary for different heights, even within the same height depending on your overall bone structure. I'm 5'9" and while I look good at 165, I know I'll look better at 155, but 145 would possibly be too far down. Just out of curiosity, how tall are you? 151 doesn't sound like much, but I guess it can be if you're not very tall.

Ouch! bummer about your ankle!

Welcome to the forum. Its a good place to keep that motivation happening.
 
Thank you guys! This really helps me every day to see all your comments. I'm 5'2" with a pretty normal sized bone structure, meaning the doctors say their not large or small. I know getting into the 130s would be healthy but I'd also like to look good too you know?
 
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