So it begins..

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DreamingOutloud

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:grouphug: <-- In need of one of those. lol

New to the forums, just posted on the newbie thread a little bit ago.

Just recently started my journey - February 13, 2011.

I'll give you a bit of background...

I'm 25, female..
I've always been overweight...as a kid, a teenager and now I am at my largest as an adult. I'm not going to put my weight.. not yet anyways.. but right now.. I take a size 24/26..4X at plus size female clothing stores.

I feel like the odds are against me.
I don't think for anyone it's easy being big.. but on top of that.. I have..well.."issues"...Depression..Anxiety..Panic Disorder..all of that combined has me worried that I will fail. That it will stop me from getting to where I want to be someday. I can't let it.

In all honesty, I'm terrified.. Terrified of failing, of dying, of..everything that comes with being overweight... and everything that comes with trying to lose weight.

When I was 21 I got down a few sizes (18 was my smallest during that time), and I felt great about myself, but I did it in a very unhealthy way and ended up gaining it all back, plus more. Not this time.

I'm here to do it the right way. I am ready, I know it's going to be hard, probably harder than I can imagine actually, but, it's time.

I have read tons of stories and have seen tons of pictures so far on this forum and I am truly inspired.
 
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Good luck on your journey to a healthier you : ) It is very hard but being on this forum is such a big help!!

Big hug!!!
 
good luck with everything, as long as you are trying its impossible to fail.
Failure comes when you fully quit, but trying is still doing...therefore you havent failed and you wont fail.
Yes it's hard, it will be hard for a long time but the reward will be so worth it.
Contact me if you want to chat :)
 
Hey there!!

*big ol' bear hug*

I'm glad you've joined the forum! I think we're all scared of failing...but you know what, you're a strong person! Admitting you need to lose weight, and taking the steps to do it is a big choice- a choice a lot of people don't make because they're too scared! You've made the hardest step! The CHOICE to do it!!

I would recommend starting a diary on here to record your weight/inches, exercising, and food intake! It's a great way to organize yourself to start your journey! It's also a great way to keep in touch with the community- we'll be stopping by to check on you and give you encouragement!

you can do this hun!! you can! believe in yourself, and you'd be surprised what you can accomplish! I never thought I could lose a pound, let alone 13!! If I can do it- so can you :) :)
 
Hey and welcome to the forum! Good luck on your journey and keep us posted on your progress! I think you'll find lots of support here :)
 
You can do it

I was a size 24 when I was 19 and it took a long time but know I am a size 10 and over 120 pounds lighter. You can def get there, it just takes time (which can be frustrating) but just stick with it.
I found that changing the way I ate, and the amount that I ate, was the biggest thing. Exercise is great for your health and your body, but you have to get healthy eating down if you really want to change your life and your weight for good. And if you have any questions, the people on this forum are very knowledgeable :)

you will do great! Just know that you can do this!
 
I wish you lots of success!! Taking the first step to make the change is the hardest part so congratulations on passing that step!! I know it's hard, for some more than others, but taking it slowly is the way to go. The goal shouldn't only be to lose weight but also to be healthy. When you live a healthy lifestyle, you feel great on the inside and that's more important than just looking good on the outside. But with time and lots of hard work, you definitely will lose the pounds and see the results of your hard work when you look in the mirror! I wish you lots of luck and much support!
 
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