Morbidly Obese 100 lbs overweight Community Group
For people who are CURRENTLY morbidly obese by definition. 100 + lbs overweight. If you want to talk about things without being judged or pressured by skinny people telling us how to lose weight, then you will be welcome here. Not meant to be an angry group, but a emotional support group. Please no harassing or bullying. Thank you.
First I will tell you where I am. I know that I am obese, 320 lbs and yes there are several reasons that I got this way, not just laziness and unhealthy eating, but depression. I have been an emotional eater. But I want to lose some weight. I have a hard time getting started. But I am gonna start now.
What I want to know is are there other people here who want to lose weight? If not that is fine, I am not judging anyone. But if you do, I want to find people to do this with. I have been wanting to lose weight for a while but I never really go very far.
Also, have you always been overweight? I was over 100 lbs in the 5th grade and gradually went up from there. I have been in plus size since 7th grade and don't ever remember wearing anything under a size 14. So I don't really know what it's like to be skinny. As a child I was very active, but still chubby.
Finally, are there others in your lives that are obese? My sister was and she had gastric bypass and now she is 5'4" and weighs 170 lbs and she keeps losing. She is still a little overweight, but not obese anymore. My dad is a little overweight, but not obese, my mom is about 30 lbs overweight, I have a couple aunts that are obese, and some cousins that are obese. But I am the biggest in my entire family. I am tired of being that person.
These are just some ideas and I wanted to get some conversations started.
What I want to know is are there other people here who want to lose weight? If not that is fine, I am not judging anyone. But if you do, I want to find people to do this with. I have been wanting to lose weight for a while but I never really go very far.
Also, have you always been overweight? I was over 100 lbs in the 5th grade and gradually went up from there. I have been in plus size since 7th grade and don't ever remember wearing anything under a size 14. So I don't really know what it's like to be skinny. As a child I was very active, but still chubby.
Finally, are there others in your lives that are obese? My sister was and she had gastric bypass and now she is 5'4" and weighs 170 lbs and she keeps losing. She is still a little overweight, but not obese anymore. My dad is a little overweight, but not obese, my mom is about 30 lbs overweight, I have a couple aunts that are obese, and some cousins that are obese. But I am the biggest in my entire family. I am tired of being that person.
These are just some ideas and I wanted to get some conversations started.
I have been through a divorce. That is one of the emotions that I ate about. Still do sometimes, but I want to admit that I am slowing way down on that. Good job on the weight gone so far. That is excellent!
I have a friend that weighs 260 lbs and she has lost about 40 lbs in the last year. she is about 5'2 and she squeezes into a size 18. When I see her I can tell how uncomfortable she is, but I can't tell her what to do. I personally would rather wear the size that fits me and be comfortable and look good (when she squeezes into those sizes it's not flattering).
I look very forward to being a part of this group and getting to know everybody. I already know this is really going to help me move in the right direction. Hugs to everyone!!!
I decided I wanted to lose weight because the dr said it might help my leg some. Also, I want to be able to do more things with my son. When he graduates in 5 years I dont want him to have to hear snide comments from his friends.
I have for as long as I remember been heavy. The smallest I ever was is a size 14 and 180 pounds. I would be ecstatic to get back there. My whole family is overweight. My mom had a gastric bypass a few years ago and lost a little over 200 pounds. She had alot of issues though I dont want to go that route. My brother is heavy. So is my sister although she tries to deny it.
So sorry this got long, I am here for anyone who wants to talk or just needs an ear to bend. I have a great self esteem and am happy with who I am. So if you ever need a friend, just drop me a line
Sounds like you might know why. Maybe you are like me, it's a matter of DOING not knowing?
I recently re joined the y and am forcing myself to go to water arobics or at least moveing in the water when there is no class every other day, I am in so much pain all the time. weather in water or out although it hurts more outside of the water. I have not lost any weight yet. but i can feel a slight betterness.
currently i am and so far as i know been the biggest person in my immediate family not considering hubby. Everyone else verges between average and obese. nuff about me for now.