Obesity Support Group

i am 276 and seem to be the biggest everywhere i go let's work on losing this weight together maybe?

You've already finished the first step - deciding to do something about it! :) Now you can look at your diet and lifestyle and start developing healthy habits. If you have questions or you need support, we're all here for you. Welcome to DS! :)

boy do I relate to this. I am 270 and can;t have a baby because my periods stop when I get over 250. We want a second baby very badly. I feel really guilty sometimes and impatient with weight loss and having another baby.

I have been very ill the last few years with colon issues. I just had colon resection surgery 3 months ago and gall bladder taken out a few year prior to that. I am young like you only 29. I also have hypothyroidism. Well I went to a nutritionist she did a large food reaction test with my blood had it tested on hundreds of different types of food. I came back with 30+ reactions which means foods I need to NOT eat at all. I am told eating just a few bites of something my body reacts too can make me gain weight faster.
Maybe this is something you could have done and see if it would help. www.betterhealthusa.com

But I know how you feel it's hard to get motivated when you have a lot to lose like me.

I totally feel your pain. I always make it a point to look around and see if there is anyone that looks bigger than me. I so want to lose weight but it is very hard for me also. Im 311 and 20 years old. We should be partners in this.

Just do it. You can do it. One day at a time. I was 383 lbs and now I am around 294. I am fortunate that I carry my weight well but, still, I need to lose more weight and I know it is an every day battle. So, lets do it together.

Well friends,no matter how much we are over weight,(I'm 35 and a little over 600 lbs)we all seem to want the same thing and that is to loose weight. I no that once I am at a much healthier weight I will be a much more happier & healthier person. Does anyone have any exercise ideas for someone who has little mobility but a lot of will to live. I wish everyone the best of luck, God Bless!

Hi hon, you are not alone, I am 330 and am the biggest I ever been. The good thing is you are still young and it is easier when you are younger. I am doing my weight loss slowly by a doctor. It takes time, that's the only problem and then we give in but the first step is you are here to get support and don't give up. There are alot of support groups here and we can all do this together, hang in there, like I said you are not alone. hugs Maggie

hey, im sorry to hear about the little kid, thats happened to me before. im 18 years old and i weigh 316 lbs. i wish there was no stigma about being over weight but sadly there is. just know that even though you may not be able to stand the way you look, your husband thinks your beautiful no matter what your size, lean on him for support and of corse there is always everyone here on DS

It's hard to stay positive and happy when someone (no matter how young and/or innocent) makes a comment about how fat I am. It's not like I can hide it, right? My 6-year old niece and I were having a conversation recently about fat people, and I cut to the chase and said "I know that I'm a fat person, and I'm also a fun and nice person who loves you very much". She said she loves me too, and it doesn't matter how big or small someone is. Little comments like that really help me get over myself some times.
I feel like I have a lot in common with you (especially with not being able to have kids)and I know there are others who can relate. I hope we can all support each other. I know I need it.

Losing weight is really a battle - a battle that everyone can surely win. With enough motivation and perseverance, you can lose weight gradually. A lot of things have to change though, your lifestyle, some old habits, and the likes. You should be prepared of it and put weight loss on top of your mind.

Regarding pregnancy, have you confirmed that your weight problem hinders you from getting pregnant? If not, I suggest you consult your doctor so that he/she can advice you on what's the best thing to do.

-Claudia :)