New girl from Louisiana

[omfgitsashley]

I joined this forum to find some direction. Three years ago I was an average of 130 pounds. I've been in a serious relationship for the last two years and 8 months. Needless to say I've let myself go a little, ballooning to 189 pounds.

Scientifically, I know what I need to do in order to be healthy and lose weight. There are so many things I want to try, especially running and weight training, but I'm so worried about doing it wrong that I don't even try it. I've actually had dreams that I try to run but I don't know how. My family has a history of heart disease and diabaties, so I know if I don't do anything now I'll regret it later.

I know I need to take my first step. I just don't know if I can take it alone...
So here I am...anyone care to take a walk?

 

[marie_p]

Wow, I'm new here and I share your weight, height, and goal. I have a pretty long history of eating disorders/general issues and want to finally deal with my weight. I hope we both find some support here!

As for the excersize, it can be intimidating, but as someone who just started (really, NEVER before), it's not that hard and there are lots of fun ways to do it. Personally, I love the weights, and if you have access to a gym, the machines don't let you hurt yourself, really...

Best of luck, and welcome fellow newbie!

 

[thecabbie]

You'll both find plenty of support, some decent advice, a lot of nice people and proably some general craziness besides (there are a few of us who's journals can become a bit of a circus sometimes, but it's fun).

Best advice about exercise? Read the stickied posts in the "weight loss through Exercise" heading, same thing with the stickies in other areas, good info.

Start a diary/journal. It's a good way to get support. Plus, sometimes when it can be a really good place to be honest with yourself and put it out in front of people... you'd be surprised at how many people make all the same mistakes and suffer the same pitfalls.

If you feel upt to it, post a before pic in the before, in between after section, or at least look at the other ones, lots of people have lost tons (literally) of weight and it is pretty inspiring to look at sometimes.

Have fun!!

 

[Utterly Absurd]

I joined this forum to find some direction. Three years ago I was an average of 130 pounds. I've been in a serious relationship for the last two years and 8 months. Needless to say I've let myself go a little, ballooning to 189 pounds.

Scientifically, I know what I need to do in order to be healthy and lose weight. There are so many things I want to try, especially running and weight training, but I'm so worried about doing it wrong that I don't even try it. I've actually had dreams that I try to run but I don't know how. My family has a history of heart disease and diabaties, so I know if I don't do anything now I'll regret it later.

I know I need to take my first step. I just don't know if I can take it alone...
So here I am...anyone care to take a walk?

Wow...we have almost the exact same situation. I too used to be an average of 130 (I'm 5'7") and then met my husband in college 3 and a half years ago and plumped up to 187. I also currently live in Louisiana (Metairie, outside of New Orleans). We also have around the same goal. I'm looking to get down to 120. What's your height?