New to board-must lose lots of weight

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Registered: 07-30-2004
New to board-must lose lots of weight
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Mon, 02-13-2006 - 10:38pm
Hi, I am a 43 year old woman with 2 grown children and a wonderful husband, why am I unhappy, I am at an all time high with my weight. I am 5'8" and weigh 330 pounds, I am starting to develop diabetes, I already have sleep apnea, and severe clinical depression, as well as high cholesterol and blood pressure, who knows what else. My husband is wonderful, but he works evenings, my oldest daughter is in college and lives away from home and my youngest is in college and at home but between school and work she usually gets home around 11:30 in the evenings with her dad, I am guessing part of my problem may be boredom eating, but I am also addicted to sweets and breads and breads that are sweet, well even better. I am a Christian and I go to a pretty large church 2000 people and I feel like everyone I talk to there just seems to think if I had more faith I could lose the weight and be OK, if they only knew. I am so depressed about my weight, I make myself sick, I go to bed with it on my mind and it is the first thing on my mind when I get up, I joined the YMCA last January (2005)and went pretty good, but then was hospitalized for a total of over a month on and off, plus I broke my ankle twice, so I renewed my membership again this year and I am trying to get back inthe habit, the only trouble is, I go and workout and then come home and want to sleep and eat right up until midnight or after. Please if there is anybody out there that is as big as me or understands my struggle I would love to hear from people, I am just now trying to get used to using this message board so I may be a little slow. Thank you all for listenting to me rant!

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Registered: 02-03-2006
Tue, 02-14-2006 - 9:29pm

Thank you. I love her to pieces! And don't Tim's make the best husbands?? heehee
Well,I believe if you try to stay positive even when you dont feel like it that good things will happen. I work on it ALL the time. I can be so opposite of that. I do try though! It has payed off too! I know what you mean about the realities of depression. I'm currently taking an antidepressant.

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Registered: 04-12-2005
Tue, 02-14-2006 - 11:36pm

Hi everybody! I used to come to this board all the time, but never seemed to lose a pound. My heart just wasn't in it at the time. But now, I'm ready. I joined weight watchers with a group of girls from work and now have people to hold me accountable. I have about 100-150 pounds to lose--so I'm in it with you. I actually surprised myself at weight watchers--6.8 pounds down in a week. I'm hoping my second week will be good to. I've missed all my friends at this board and really missed all the support.

Jenny
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Registered: 02-03-2006
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 12:09am
Welcome back! I'm brand new to this board as of yesterday. I'm loving it! It's really been a help to me. Even if I dont post I read what other people say and I always find something encouraging or useful.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 3:37am

Hi Laura and welcome to the board!! You have an adorable little girl.


Congratulations on the 10 lbs already lost...

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 3:41am

Hi Jenny, welcome back and congratulations on the new commitment. I wanted to lose weight since Jan2005, but wasn't really ready until 6 months later. I've been around here for the past 6-7 months or so and the board offered me great support. Congratulations on the 6.8 pounds. That's a great start!





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Registered: 08-29-2005
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 11:28pm

Hugs, hugs and more hugs!! I can sooooo relate to how you feel! I am 35 mom of 2, a teenager and a toddler, and I'm a stay at home mom. I wrote a post about feelign down earlier. I'm feeling pretty depressed myself today.

I weigh 317 and I'm 5'7", so we are pretty close in size. I am here to support you and I truly wish you the best. Welcome to the board. I have only been here a little over a month myself. Keep in touch.:-)

You are welcome to email me through my profile if you need someone to talk to.
Hugs,
ANN

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Registered: 12-30-2005
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 11:43am

Hi there, my name is Hyacinth.

I read your post and I wanted to let you know that I understand about how you feel and I am sending prayers of encouragement to you.

I too struggle with boredom eating and like yourself I recognize I can do something about it; however hard it is. Sometimes I fail myself and sometimes I run to the Lord for comfort.

Last night I struggled so much with wanting to eat when I was not hungry.
I just came back from my Wednesday night bible study and I had a lot on my mind.
A father of one of my son's friend died a couple of days ago. The father was in his early forties like I am, he was a believer and strong in the Lord but my heart was troubled because my son was hurting for the pain of his young friend. I felt so helpless and I cried out to the Lord. All my heart kept saying was 'You give and take away but yet I will praise the name of the Lord'.
It was a hard night for me and in the end I decided to comfort myself with some crackers and cheese!! I should have journalled it all out and talk to the Father because He cares about me at all times BUT I was overwhelmed and I let my feelings rule me. I made a choice.

I offer my support to you my sister in Christ and my prayers.
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and I too struggle with 'what are you doing Hy'. But you know, the Lord is faithful. And I beg to differ - you do have faith.
Sometimes people dont know what they are talking about and should be wiser to keep their mouths closed! But you know we are still flesh!! So dont bear it to heart.
You are making a lifechange and your desire to take action about your weight is commendable, keep your decision to do something for you and I am proud of you!

If you would like to send me an email please do at hyacinthpierre@rogers.com.
I promise not to judge you if you promise not to judge me, because we both have a Judge.
In Him,
Hyacinth

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Registered: 12-30-2005
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 12:17pm
Hi Jenny...welcome again
Good job at joining Weight Watchers and for the lbs lost.
It is great to have the support of others while losing weight.
I find that at Curves.
What is your exercise schedule looking like for this week?
Hy
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Registered: 06-15-2005
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 2:50pm
I feel your pain. I am a married 23 yr. old and I currently weigh 252. It feels as if you are not going to get there but I am being tougher with my eating habits and am working out five days a week. I hope that you get to your goal!

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