new, nervous and wanting to succeed
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new, nervous and wanting to succeed
| Sun, 12-31-2006 - 4:40pm |
I don't ever remember writing on a board--let alone to total strangers, but now that I have started, you all may not be able to get rid of me. There is somthing safe in telling someone who can't see your body that you weigh 280 pounds and look like a short middle aged female sumo wrestler (well to me anyway). I am going to TOPS and following the Sonoma Diet Plan. I just get frustrated when I think of how long it will take me to get my weight under control and start feeling stronger. Fate has given me a group of friends who are all thin. Most don't mention my weight, but one is especially stern when we discuss weight issues. Seriously, she's built like Twiggy. I quit even mentioning anything about bodies in front of my friends. I need a place like here, where I am safe to just talk through this journey/experience. The physical part (diet and exercise) is the easy part--it is the emotional/social parts that are hard for me. I promise not to whine too much. Is there anyone out there with experience in TOPS or the Sonoma Plan? I picked Sonoma because I liked the food. I picked Tops because it is close, convenient and inexpensive. So far--2 days--ha--I like them both. Thanks for listening. hjr

Welcome! I think we can all relate to feeling overwhelmed by the amount of weight we need to lose. I am "trying" to concentrate on 10%
Hi hollyjay,
Welcome aboard! Please don't get bogged down about posting. We're really a pretty gentle bunch and all have the same goal in mind. Being significantly overweight is isolating and like you many of us don't have anyone to confide in who "gets" what it is like. I'm like you, if my mind and spirit are in the right place then the diet and exercise part isn't so hard. Wishing you lots of luck with TOPS! Annie
P.S. Now go look in the mirror until the sumo wrestler image goes away. I just can't believe you're being totally fair with yourself.