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  • About Me

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    misqueenahearts

    Female, 39, Single
    Bakersfield, CA, USA
    Member since February 20

    • About Me

      I'm a single mother of an 11 y/o son. I'm 6'0 tall and around 400 lbs. I'm in debt up to my eyeballs and prone to stress out.

      I'm a single mother of an 11 y/o son. I'm 6'0 tall and around 400 lbs. I'm in debt up to my eyeballs and prone to stress out.

    • Interests

      I enjoy traveling, reading, shopping, and meeting new people.

      I enjoy traveling, reading, shopping, and meeting new people.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for September 25, 2009

      Mood September 25, 2009 8:23pm

      I gain another 15 lbs. I'm supposed to be starting weight watchers next week and personal training. I pray something helps!
    • Can I do this?

      Mood September 8, 2009 12:46pm

      Well, I'm considerign doing weight watchers. I failed on it once before. I am also having trouble affording, but we'll see.....
    • Yeah, whatever!

      Mood August 27, 2009 11:30am

      I'm not on an eating plan and probably gaing wieght....
    • My nightmare came true....

      Mood August 24, 2009 1:15pm

      ....I gained 8 lbs. *sigh*
    • I hope so.

      Mood July 22, 2009 7:01pm

      I think I'm still doing ok. I'm afraid to weight myself again. Not losing or maintaining seems to worsen my despression.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Stress Management

      Well, here it is simple put:' I'm in debt, broke, homeless, and obese. All while raising a 11 y/o son alone. I am stressed.

      Treatments

      Music Somewhat Helpful
      ...it's temporary fix for me.
      Patience Working / Worked
      My son has completely taught me patience. And also prayer.
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      It may work but I do not like exercising and I have little time for it.
    • Close Obesity

      I weigh over 420lbs. I've been over wieght my entire life. I am in pain most of the day, almost everyday.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I avoid sodas, juice, and sweet drinks. I lose wieght quickly and easily. But, is was hard for me because I love juice!
      Breast Feeding Working / Worked
      This worked really well after I had my son. I lost weight and belly fat.
      Cycling Considering
      Makes my butt hurt.
      Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
      Yes, it definately works but I still hate it.
      Gastric Bypass Surgery Considering
      I maybe getting this soon.
      Jenny Craig Working / Worked
      The food and the plan was easy and great tasting. I did lose wt, But it was EXTREMELY expensive!
      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Considering
      I've been before. But, I didn't notice much results.
      Phentermine Working / Worked
      This worked and I lsot some wt with it. But soon my body adapted to it and I had to take it to maitain my wt. When I would stop taking it I would gain. Also I had significant withdrawls from it.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      I try to do atleast 30min of cardio 3 to 4 times a week. This has helped in the past.
      Slim-Fast Working / Worked
      I use Slimfast now. I find that it is easy and convienent as I am always on the go.
      Swimming Working / Worked
      In the summertime I found swimming to be easy on my joints. It felt great.
      Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful
      I didn't like trying to figure out points for everything. The results for me was slow.
      Xenical Working / Worked
      I definately worked but it was expensive and I didn't like the greasy farts!
    • Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)

      My son is 10. He a great kid. I a single mom and I just feel like I don't know what I'm doing most of the time.

      Treatments

      Education (School) Working / Worked
      Homework is a CONSTANT battle!!!
      Patience Working / Worked
      I've definately learned patience
    • Open Anxiety

      I'm always a little nervous. Most people cant tell, but I feel like a wreck on the inside. It is at it's worse when I am in social situations. When I get nervous mainly I'll start eating or snacking on something. That is definatly not a good idea.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      This worked well. The worst side effects was the withdrawls and headaches if I skipped a dose.
      Paxil Working / Worked
      This worked pretty good. It really helped my depression. I never saw any side effects from it.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      This would probably help a lot, but I find it hard to do.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      This definately helps. I have to put my cares and insecures in Gods hands.
    • Open Time Management

      Tooooooo many tasks! Tooooooo little time! Everything is always late: I'm late to work. Work turned in late. Late to get off. Stay up late. Get up late. Late to appointments. Bills paid late. Just late, late, late!!!

    • Open Financial Challenges

      I'm always Broke! I have a good job and make good money. But, I am over $60,000 in debt (...and growing).

      Treatments

      Budgeting Somewhat Helpful
      Budgeting makes me feel trapped and sad.
      Credit Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      The plan is really strict!!!
      Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
      I have no cards I don't qualify for any.
      Debt Consolidation Not Working
      I don't qualify
      Earn Money Considering
      looking for a partime job.
      Filing for Bankruptcy Not Working
      I can file bakruptcy on the $60,000 worth of student loans.
      Holding a Garage Sale Somewhat Helpful
      I made $400 bucks.
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I'm her for support while I do Atkins. I'm on week one of the Induction phase.

      Treatments

      Atkins Diet Working / Worked
      SO, far so good, however, I get frequent gas and heartburn.
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      I like to eat fresh vegetables.
      Eat Less Working / Worked
      With Akin's I am automatically eating less.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      My goal is to go to the GYM 1 hour a day.
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