Hillary Gayle
New member
Aloha from Nashville! 
I've never gotten into Forums much and definitely not a weight loss one. But I figured aside from the all the elite trolling and e-bullying you hear about, what's the worst that could happen?
I've started my own weight loss routine late last month and have been going strong since. My situations a little easier than most I'm sure... considering I was fit only a few years ago and still remember what it was like and have that as a kind of drive. Although it is disappointing at times to think about how hard it was and how long it took to get fit, and how quickly I gained the weight! But that's why I try not to think about that
My name's Hillary, I'm 20, taller female being about 5'8". I currently weigh about 205lb and have been as low as 125lb. I gained a ridiculous amount of weight due to the lack of professionalism from my Psychiatrist at the time. I know, it sounds like a cheap excuse for being overweight. I was put on a medication without knowing or being told anything about any of the side effects, and unfortunately one of the side effects was increased appetite and was the only one that I got, but got full force. I saw that Dr. about once a month and she failed to recognize anything until my parents actually spoke up. I was 11 years old and bordering 300lbs. After my parents mentioned something she immediately took me off the medication almost frantically and changed gears to being more "sympathetic about how hard it is being overweight." It was awful!
Anyway, thanks to puberty and being tall I lost most of the weight. I was part of the Track & Field team on my HS for my first two years there and was fit from that. I even got into modeling (The REAL deal through an agency and everything, not just knowing a photographer and taking pictures.) and although it was very high strung and cat fight city, it was amazing to me. The pressure was intense but I loved the atmosphere and what I was able to do. I achieved greatly and even rose up extremely quick doing it.
Well, after a horrible situation with an ex boyfriend, and family issues starting to unravel, I couldn't handle the modeling anymore and quit that, I wasn't on the Track & Field team due to lack of interest on being Varsity. And ultimately fell into a really deep depression and feeling useless. I gained all of my extra weight through that period, which was about 2 years ago, and it's a scary thing to gain so much weight in such time considering how much effort and time was put into getting that fit. Of course that doesn't help my situation any.
But even with the family problems being at an all time high, I've gotten much more prevalent on my weight loss and gained some serious determination just by simply observing how everyone else in my family is deciding to nothing productive but point and blame. As I stated, I've started late last month and been going strong for about a month now. I'm going to Cancun, Mexico, this December and I'm hoping to shape up a little for that too.
If anything I'm determined and I definitely and always have stuck to my work. For me, it's not keeping up with a weight loss routine, but finding the right reasons and oomph to start it. I think I've certainly found that right motivation so I'm excited to get back to my fitness level! I have a current "before" pic and plan on taking one before the Cancun trip. Hopefully I wont be too hard on myself! ha ha
Anyway, I certainly am nervous about being on a forum, in all seriousness for the trolling an e-bullying I hear so much about. And of course the first forum I decide to join is on a sensitive topic for me. ^_^ Ha!
But I hope I can get more help/information off this then harm. And I certainly plan on giving it back! Help, that is
I hope everyone, with whatever your weight loss goals may be, big or small, give you great success and awesome stories to tell after. Being fit is definitely a lifestyle, and the greatest one to live in my opinion!
Take care and good luck from TN!
- Hillary
I've never gotten into Forums much and definitely not a weight loss one. But I figured aside from the all the elite trolling and e-bullying you hear about, what's the worst that could happen?
I've started my own weight loss routine late last month and have been going strong since. My situations a little easier than most I'm sure... considering I was fit only a few years ago and still remember what it was like and have that as a kind of drive. Although it is disappointing at times to think about how hard it was and how long it took to get fit, and how quickly I gained the weight! But that's why I try not to think about that
My name's Hillary, I'm 20, taller female being about 5'8". I currently weigh about 205lb and have been as low as 125lb. I gained a ridiculous amount of weight due to the lack of professionalism from my Psychiatrist at the time. I know, it sounds like a cheap excuse for being overweight. I was put on a medication without knowing or being told anything about any of the side effects, and unfortunately one of the side effects was increased appetite and was the only one that I got, but got full force. I saw that Dr. about once a month and she failed to recognize anything until my parents actually spoke up. I was 11 years old and bordering 300lbs. After my parents mentioned something she immediately took me off the medication almost frantically and changed gears to being more "sympathetic about how hard it is being overweight." It was awful!
Anyway, thanks to puberty and being tall I lost most of the weight. I was part of the Track & Field team on my HS for my first two years there and was fit from that. I even got into modeling (The REAL deal through an agency and everything, not just knowing a photographer and taking pictures.) and although it was very high strung and cat fight city, it was amazing to me. The pressure was intense but I loved the atmosphere and what I was able to do. I achieved greatly and even rose up extremely quick doing it.
Well, after a horrible situation with an ex boyfriend, and family issues starting to unravel, I couldn't handle the modeling anymore and quit that, I wasn't on the Track & Field team due to lack of interest on being Varsity. And ultimately fell into a really deep depression and feeling useless. I gained all of my extra weight through that period, which was about 2 years ago, and it's a scary thing to gain so much weight in such time considering how much effort and time was put into getting that fit. Of course that doesn't help my situation any.
But even with the family problems being at an all time high, I've gotten much more prevalent on my weight loss and gained some serious determination just by simply observing how everyone else in my family is deciding to nothing productive but point and blame. As I stated, I've started late last month and been going strong for about a month now. I'm going to Cancun, Mexico, this December and I'm hoping to shape up a little for that too
. If anything I'm determined and I definitely and always have stuck to my work. For me, it's not keeping up with a weight loss routine, but finding the right reasons and oomph to start it. I think I've certainly found that right motivation so I'm excited to get back to my fitness level! I have a current "before" pic and plan on taking one before the Cancun trip. Hopefully I wont be too hard on myself! ha ha
Anyway, I certainly am nervous about being on a forum, in all seriousness for the trolling an e-bullying I hear so much about. And of course the first forum I decide to join is on a sensitive topic for me. ^_^ Ha!
But I hope I can get more help/information off this then harm. And I certainly plan on giving it back! Help, that is
I hope everyone, with whatever your weight loss goals may be, big or small, give you great success and awesome stories to tell after. Being fit is definitely a lifestyle, and the greatest one to live in my opinion!
Take care and good luck from TN!
- Hillary
