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| Fri, 10-21-2005 - 2:21pm |
Hello Everyone...
My name is Dianne. I'm 23 and I weight 308 lbs. I can't believe I just typed that. I'm rarely honest about my weight. I don't even think my husband knows exactly how much I weigh...but it's time for me to start excepting the fact that I've let myself get to this point and do something about it. That's why I'm here. I've been lurking for a while now, and this board seems like the support system I need. My husband is 100% supportive but is one of those perpetually slender people, so he honestly has no real concept of the struggle I am facing. I have let food become my warm, comfy securty blanket. But all is not lost.
As of last week I have started to prepare healthy meals I've gotten from some of my mom's Weight Watcher cookbooks...and I've come to realize that I can eat something healthy and not miss the 2,000 extra calories! I've also noticed that I don't feel as weighed down and sluggish, plus, the food is GOOD! Wow...who would have thought? =-) I've joined a gym and have a personal trainer, and I feel like I'm on the right track. With some extra moral support from some ladies that know what I'm going through, I think I can do this. Wait! No! I KNOW I can do this.
Take Care,
Dianne

Hello and welcome,
You can absolutely do this. The main advice i can give is eat lots of fiber...check the labels on food, go for whatever has the most fiber...it keeps you full longer. It also helps, especially in the beginning to keep a food journal. And set mini goals and celebrate somehow when you reach that mini goal.
This is a great board. It is so good to be surrounded by others that have the same struggle.
Stacy
295/272/mini goal 265/goal 145