Newbie for Charleston, SC

[savanna's mom]

Hi everyone, I am a married and the mother of a beautiful 2 year old. I have been the overweight girl as long as I can remember. I have always been self-concious and ashamed but played it off. I have a loving husband and a supportive family. I am tired of being fat. I was overweight before I got pregnant and 2 years after having my c-section I weight 264 pounds. I refuse to be fat any longer but don't want to fail again. Just look for somewhere to talk with others who feel my pain. I lost 50 pounds some time ago but did it by purging everytime I ate. This time I am going to do it the right way. I want to look good and feel good and be around for many years to come for my daughter.

 

[rebeccag]

Isn't it amazing how kids can change your perspective? I have a 2.5 year old & an 11 month old, and they definitely changed my world!

It sounds like you are wanting to lose weight the right way & for the right reasons. Good luck!

 

[edco76]

Hi mom! welcome and good luck!

 

[Alane83]

Wow...thank you for your story and honesty. Losing weight is tough and purging makes it easy. I thought the same many years ago when I was younger and purged. But I LOVE TO SING and I was stupid to think purging wouldn't destroy my chords. Well, I stopped and haven't done since (yahh!), but just b/c I sing doesn't make it any better/worse. I enjoy food...I mean I really do...but I learned how to discipline my eating so that I did not feel the need to purge.

I encourage you to stay strong and healthy!!!