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September 11, 2008, 6:49 am PDT

hi mary

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 Hi my name is Mary. I am 225lbs, 5'4" tall. . I have been off work because of depression and PTSD  for 18 months. I worked hard for 26 years, 50-80 hours/week. .I am joining this challenge to become healthier, both physically and mentally. When I was a little girl I was very overweight. When I left home for university I lost a lot of weight and maintained the weight loss for over 20 years(I was a size 8 and am now a size 20). I gained back all of my weight when the doctors started treating me for depression with medication. I no longer want to use the pills as an excuse for eating, I really do want to get my life back, just having a difficult time even getting out of bed sometimes. I am an educated person and usually a very logical person, but for some reason I can not find the motivation or the energy to lose the weight. I watch Dr Phil everyday and I believe him to be a no nonsense man. I know I have internal dialogue that tells me I am worthless and not worth knowing. I am trying but not very successfully to overcome the years of physical and mental abuse. I was able to hide my pain for 46 years very successfully, but now I am paying the price for suppressing those feelings. Sometimes I just wish I was a little girl and someone would hold me and tell me I am worth knowing and they would love me the way I am. I have managed to lose contact with my 3 brothers and their families, as well as my mother and father. They have not been able to speak to me for a long time because I have succeeded in becoming the failure they always told me I was. I find the space I am comfortable in is getting smaller and smaller. I very rarely go outside and am anxious when having to deal with make decisions(even what to have for supper). I realize I am carrying a lot of baggage and maybe this isn't for me, but I would like to try it. I want to commit to walking for 20 minutes every day to start with. If I can do this I know I would be on my way. I am sorry if I made anyone feel sad, but it feels good to share the burden, I hope no one minds. I will try my very best not to mention anymore personal demons, and put my energy into losing the weight and feeling better about myself.  I wish all of you success in your weight loss goals. Hugs to all. I hope I can find a weight loss group on here that will encourage me to keep living.
mary i understand some; maybe alot, of your feelings.  i'm still working but i have meniere's disease an inner ear disease that causes vertigo; tinnitus; fullness in my right ear and hearing lost.  i don't know how much longer i'll be able to work, but i hope for awhile, but my disease is getting worst.  this affects my ability to exercise so i've put on alot of weight in 5 yrs since i've had this disease.   i'm 55 - next week- and i need to lost 72-75 lbs and i've just given up on myself lately.  that's how i got here.  i'm tired of carrying this weight and i need to learn to take better care of myself.  i am married, but my husband doesn't need to lose weight.  i lost my only child about 5 yrs ago in an automobile accident and it's been tough for me these last 5 yrs.  i understand some of your demons and maybe we need to face them so we can get on with losing this weight.  i didn't care about myself for along time and now i'm trying to get back to caring about me.  i'm tired of this weight and the embarrassment of carrying it around.  i'm tired every day.  i have no energy at all and i can't exercise very much.  i've lost my parents and one sister and my other two sisters i don't get to see very much.  we talk on the phone, but they live in different parts of the country and with my disease i can't travel very much.  i go to work; come home fix supper; wash dishes and i'm in bed by 8pm....every nite.  i'm just tired and dizzy all the time.  i've had to fight with depression all my life also; i've always pushed my real feelings down because i didn't think i was worthy or that i should even have feelings and desires and ambitions, etc. and i'm like you...i would love to have someone just hold me for awhile and tell me it's going to be okay.  i've always had to be the strong one and i'm tired.  maybe we can talk more as we both go down this journey.  good luck to you and remember we do care about you and look forward to getting to know you better and we will succeed!!!  i'm not good at this message board stuff!!   my email is beachhome05@yahoo.com
 
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September 11, 2008, 6:52 am PDT

Hello Wad of Gum

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So I have been working really hard the last three days to drink more water and make better choices with the foods I eat, and after watching todays show the one thing that keeps ringing in my ears is " you can either start now and lose a 100lbs or stay where you are and be the same 100lbs over weight this time next year" (If not more) I CAN"T DO IT one more day!!! I'm 5'7 280lbs 37 years old and absolutely miserable.  Although I am blessed not to have a laundry list of medical problems I know that won't last forever I am suppose to be in the prime of my life enjoying every second and yet if I could get away with it, I wouldn't come out of the house. I am absolutely horrified at photos of me and don't even recognize the "chic" in the mirror.. Anyway, sorry for venting.. not much of a "blogger" so this is kinda new to me but any words of wisdom from you "seasoned pro's" would be helpful and deffinately appreciated.

Hello, myname is Sheryl,  I just read you post, and I can relate to you so much.  I am 5'9" and 309lbs.  I have about 130 pounds to lose also.  I never put my self in photo's and I would never look at my self in a mirror.  I cant stant to see what I have become. 

 

Maybe we could do this together?  Keep each other up on this weight loss thing and give each other tip?

 

It was really nice to meet you and read your story.
 
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September 11, 2008, 7:45 am PDT

your in the right place

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ok, I'm joining this club because I need to lose at least 100 pounds. I hope I'm in the right place.

I'm 54 and have a huge amount of stress (demands) in my life. I haven't tried to diet for years and when I did it was WW's for about 6 months. For most of my life I was addicted to chocolate, fat, sugar, caffeine etc. In the last few months I've cut chocolate almost totally out of my diet, and sugar. I've learned to eat brown rice and love it. I'm drinking non-fat or 1% milk. I'm trying to stop eating butter. I have learned to eat alot more fruits and vegetables.I've been trying to change one thing at a time. I've also been working on portion control. I'm still very discouraged, I don't think I've lost much weight. But, I'm determined to keep moving forward even if it is in the smallest steps. I joined the club today because I need a starting point to say to myself I'm really going to do this.

hi,like you I need to lose over 100 lbs.,and thought  the message board would be the right place for me,and since posting last night and reading the other messages I think I have found a good source of inspiration and support here. I just turned 50 and have a huge amount of stress on my life and demands that I dont always like. I eat out of stress and depression and have learnt that food has become my best friend,as it cant talk back or.control me. I have pretty much been over wieght most of my life,but 4 years ago,I thought I had the right mind set and did lose 130 lbs.,which felt great. But am here back to the heaviest I have ever been,and need to get my mind set back and learn to do it the right way this time. It's very hard to put myself first but if I don't do it this time,I won't be there for all the others. There is so much I could write but maybe in time with others support,I can realize things happen for a reason and I would have never thought I would be doing this,but for the first time I need to ask for help and support.and think I can do it alone. good luck and we are in the starting point of a new adventure to a healthier life. take care debbie
 
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September 11, 2008, 7:50 am PDT

Something has to change, and their is no better time then now!

I'm five foot 3 inches and weigh 287 pounds.  I was horrified when I tipped the scale at 200, and now I'm approaching 300.  I have four children and now they say things about my weight.  My husband is struggling to deal with my issue, and is not very supportive because he doesn't understand.  I have to do this for me, otherwise it won't work.  I have made the first step by stepping out of my denial.  I am in serious trouble.  My back is screwed up, and my body is suffering from my weight.  I'm sick of repeating my excuses!  I am getting real!  My first goal is to get under 200 pounds.  My second goal is 180.  My final goal is 140-150.  Soooooooooo....here I go!
 
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September 11, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

we can all do this together

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Hello, myname is Sheryl,  I just read you post, and I can relate to you so much.  I am 5'9" and 309lbs.  I have about 130 pounds to lose also.  I never put my self in photo's and I would never look at my self in a mirror.  I cant stant to see what I have become. 

 

Maybe we could do this together?  Keep each other up on this weight loss thing and give each other tip?

 

It was really nice to meet you and read your story.

hi,am new to this messaging and putting myself out here,but like you I sure can relate to you. dr.phils quote,get me to make a sign of the saying and posting it,in different places of the house and including the car,to make me realize I really need to get real with myself and no more excuses. Am only hurting myself if I don't make this commitment this time. good luck and hope to hear how your doing as with the others in this challenge. debbie
 
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September 11, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

Last time around

I am definitely upset I have gained this weight.At 26 I weighed 130...always keeping my weight in check.  Then came one son..gained 20 I never lost...then came 2nd son...gained 20 I never lost...then came historectomy...gained 20 I never lost....then came life!  I lost my youngest son of 23 in 2003 to a car accident. Lots of excuses...I just don't care...I'm too old to worry about it.  At that point I was 200 lbs...but the problem is I keep gaining though I eat healthily.  No major health problems now...but they will come.  Now at 60  I have gained to 258.  Gotta loose at least 108.... HELP!  My ankles and knees are stressed.  I can't get into nice clothes.  (Oh and by the way...I am an elected official.)  My major excuse (I call it my problem) is my husband.  We both got into this mess but he stopped gaining at 205 and never gains.  How do you overcome the lack of cooperation from your husband?  He is a major factor.  I look at food and gain. He's cajun and does the cooking.  Has to eat at buffet resteraunts.  Refuses to eat anything marked "good for you."  He is 72 and has begun nagging about my weight, which he has never done, because he doesn't want me to die first because he can't take care of himself...I am his maid, dishwasher, manager.  I'm so tired I get where I don't care.

Gotta work on the attitude and excuses...just can't seem to overcome them. Please help.

I'm in for the long haul.  This is IT.  Just HELP!

You need a program for the baby boomers on a weight loss program.
 
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September 11, 2008, 8:02 am PDT

Help!!!

Hi Everyone!

My name is Danielle. I am nervous, but very excited to get started on my new weight loss journey. I have struggled with my weight for years and I am going to put an end to that starting today. I recently weigh 243 lbs. I am tired all the time and have many aches and pains. I have tried to lose weight on my own, but always end-up failing. I am looking forward to working with others that understand.

I have two boys, 13 and 9. I really want to see them grow-up and have the energy to be the fun mom. They are my life. They need to see their mom healthy and full of energy. So, Here we go! Good luck to everyone and I looking forward to the journey together.
 
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September 11, 2008, 8:14 am PDT

were all here to be better

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mary i understand some; maybe alot, of your feelings.  i'm still working but i have meniere's disease an inner ear disease that causes vertigo; tinnitus; fullness in my right ear and hearing lost.  i don't know how much longer i'll be able to work, but i hope for awhile, but my disease is getting worst.  this affects my ability to exercise so i've put on alot of weight in 5 yrs since i've had this disease.   i'm 55 - next week- and i need to lost 72-75 lbs and i've just given up on myself lately.  that's how i got here.  i'm tired of carrying this weight and i need to learn to take better care of myself.  i am married, but my husband doesn't need to lose weight.  i lost my only child about 5 yrs ago in an automobile accident and it's been tough for me these last 5 yrs.  i understand some of your demons and maybe we need to face them so we can get on with losing this weight.  i didn't care about myself for along time and now i'm trying to get back to caring about me.  i'm tired of this weight and the embarrassment of carrying it around.  i'm tired every day.  i have no energy at all and i can't exercise very much.  i've lost my parents and one sister and my other two sisters i don't get to see very much.  we talk on the phone, but they live in different parts of the country and with my disease i can't travel very much.  i go to work; come home fix supper; wash dishes and i'm in bed by 8pm....every nite.  i'm just tired and dizzy all the time.  i've had to fight with depression all my life also; i've always pushed my real feelings down because i didn't think i was worthy or that i should even have feelings and desires and ambitions, etc. and i'm like you...i would love to have someone just hold me for awhile and tell me it's going to be okay.  i've always had to be the strong one and i'm tired.  maybe we can talk more as we both go down this journey.  good luck to you and remember we do care about you and look forward to getting to know you better and we will succeed!!!  i'm not good at this message board stuff!!   my email is beachhome05@yahoo.com
hi.i sure can relate to this message board,the quotes and messages as I read them relate to me and give me hope that this time am going to make this challenge a reality. I need to get the book out and start on the inner thoughts that control my life. remember it takes baby steps to make a difference, think postive we can all do this,hope to hear from all of yous as a support.group. debbie
 
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September 11, 2008, 8:19 am PDT

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I am 33 years old.  I am a divorced mother of a beautiful 10 year daughter.  I am extremely overweight.  I am five foot one and weigh 280 pounds.  I am desperate to loose the weight.  I can't afford going to the expensive places like Nutrisystem or Jenny Craig etc.  Going to the local gym is to expensive for me as well.  I worry about the health risk of being this overweight. 
 
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September 11, 2008, 8:27 am PDT

Throwing all the magazines and diets away!!!

Let's get real, We can all cut back and eat healthy, but lets make a committment to get off  our BUTTS and get moving....however small a start it may be.....just start!  Im on board and looking forward to RESULTS. I like one of the well known commercials that no longer focus on size but being happy with yourSELF.  Isnt that all that all that matters, if you dont love yourself with the right kind of love, how can you ever be happy with your husband, kids, job, life....it's not their fault. Shake it off and get on board!  Treadmill, here I come!
 
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