I'm new and a little scared. I just caught on that I've been in denial for quite some time. 5 ft 2, eyes of blue and I weigh 200 pounds. I'm very unhappy with myself. One good thing is that I've never done yo-yo dieting. I just kept gaining...no losing. I do water aerobics three times a week, but I haven't really changed my eating habits. Honestly, I've refused to make the calorie connection. I need support. I can't live with myself anymore. Thanks for the opportunity to be honest.
Newbie: Owning Up to the Facts
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Alaskangirl
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Hi... I'm new here too and am in a similar situation to you... I'm at 180 lbs and am 5'1".
After trying to accept that I'm fat for several years I finally realized that I never will. I don't like being this uncomfortable... I enjoy hiking and kayaking and it's hard to do with an extra 50 lbs! Heck, it's hard to tie my shoes at this weight (thus I wear slip ons).
I also want to look good. Sheesh, I denied that too. I have a loving boyfriend who tells me I look good even fat but darn it... I'm tired of looking fat.
Anyhow, this looks like a great group of people to team up with to finally lose this weight. I look forward to walking right along side you while we make this journey!
Susan
After trying to accept that I'm fat for several years I finally realized that I never will. I don't like being this uncomfortable... I enjoy hiking and kayaking and it's hard to do with an extra 50 lbs! Heck, it's hard to tie my shoes at this weight (thus I wear slip ons).
I also want to look good. Sheesh, I denied that too. I have a loving boyfriend who tells me I look good even fat but darn it... I'm tired of looking fat.
Anyhow, this looks like a great group of people to team up with to finally lose this weight. I look forward to walking right along side you while we make this journey!
Susan
Thanks, Susan. I think the reluctance to be actively involved has been the worst. My husband and I love to dance, but I'm so self conscious because I was very trim when we met. Now I don't like doing things that call attention to myself. However, I did go rafting with some women frineds this summer and we had a blast. It's going to be good to have someone to walk this path with me.
M2M
New member
Fran,
Welcome to the WLF
This is a great site for staying motivated
The calorie connection is pretty huge - I had no idea that a can of pringles (crisps/chips) wasn't a single serving when I started losing weight!
Create a diary for yourself in the diary section so you can record your thoughts and progress and we can get to know you along the way
Welcome to the WLF
This is a great site for staying motivated
The calorie connection is pretty huge - I had no idea that a can of pringles (crisps/chips) wasn't a single serving when I started losing weight!
Create a diary for yourself in the diary section so you can record your thoughts and progress and we can get to know you along the way