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Registered: 12-29-2006
New and thankful already
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Fri, 12-29-2006 - 9:32pm

I just stumbled across this board and I'm so happy I did. I looked at the i village homepage at a exerpt from a story that sounds a lot like mine. I am a 27 year old teacher almost finished with my MA degree and about to go into school administration. My career is on the right path but my weight is out of control.

I can only type this because I'm in cyberspace...I weight about 265. I'm a size 26. My husband weighs a little more than I do. As a sophomore in high school I weighed about 145 after taking the diet drugs phen-phen. I was a size 10 and loving life. Then, phen-phen was taken off the market (which I'm sure you know) and that was the last time I took a diet drug. In college I was probably a size 18/20. My husband and I met in college and have been inseperable ever since. He is a teacher, too. We both gained a TON of weight after meeting. I feel like we are just that "fat and happy" couple now.

I guess I've fulfilled the "fat" part but maybe not so happy. About 6 months ago I started taking the anti-anxiety drug Lexapro (my doctor will not give me weight loss drugs). The Lexapro has made me feel much better (I have anxiety issues more than depression) yet I know the root cause of everything is my weight. I look at pictures of my young, thin self and I just wonder how I got to this point.

I know I make excuses. My sister is only 2 years older than me and she's a size 8. I always say it must be metabolism, etc. I think that has some to do with it but not everything. After going to a link one of you had put in a post I went to Spark People and put everything I've eaten in the nutrition counter. I can't believe how much calories and fat I'm taking in.

I will finish my Master's degree in May and am on the track to become an administrator. When looking at my "competition" in the hiring pool, I know that there is a strong chance that I wouldn't get hired for that sort of position because of my weight. I'm very energetic and hard working, I dress professionally, etc. but I know if the job was between me and a size 6 woman, I may not get it. Enough about me, I'm rambling now.

I'm ready to make a change. Thanks ahead of time for the advice I've taken from other posts. I know I need support and guidance at this point. I'm starting with baby steps...

Thanks,
Samie

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 7:49am

Welcome to the board Samie!! From what I've read, you've got a successful career and a great life. That makes you a powerful lady that gets what she wants.. and once you put weight loss as your goal, you're sure bound to get there. Great first step with sparkpeople.. best of luck with the rest of your journey.


Looking forward to knowing you better

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Registered: 12-29-2006
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 8:19pm
Thanks so much! I've lost 4 pounds already and I KNOW it's thanks to tracking what I eat and finding this support network!

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Registered: 01-03-2007
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 10:34pm

Samie: I read your post and found myself nodding my head. I had found this board several years ago but never posted, just lurked about. That worked for a while, but I know that if I am to make long-lasting change, I have to commit to going public - even if it is just in cyber space. Best of luck to you!

Amy

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Registered: 01-17-2004
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 11:20pm
Congrats on wanting to lose the weight, we can do it :) I am just starting also.
Thanks for mentioning spark people ;) I didnt even know it existed! That will probably help me out TONS! :) Glad you are here to lose the weight with us and I look forward to hearing about your success! :)
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Thu, 01-04-2007 - 3:44am
Yay, Samie! Teachers rule! LOL.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 4:13am
Congratulations on the 4lbs already!! Terrific start!

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Registered: 03-18-2005
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 6:10am
Welcome to the board, I'm new here too.
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