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I am a 25 yr old woman, married with 2 sons. I weigh 300ish pounds and am 5'5". Hubby always says that weight was never a problem. Theres times that I get sick to my stomach when I go out, or see these really skinny people where u can see thier bones. I would love to just lose 100 lbs, but it will take a lot of willpower to do so. I usually dont eat that many sweets, sometimes try to watch my calorie intake, and only drink Tea, Clear Soda(Sprite), and water(Deer Park or Aquafina). Theres times when after an argument, or a "bad Night", or when Im feeling depressed or stressed, that I just eat and eat, and cant stop. Sometimes it happens on my days off, and I just eat all day long. Ugh, I hate it sometimes because I want to lose weight, but having day to day arguments over something stupid with my hubby doesnt help matters much. I try to give him his space and leave him alone so that way there wont be any confrontation, and sometimes that just makes him angry and hes starts cussin and arguin. *le sigh*
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Ok, let me start by saying I know how you feel. My girlfriend and I were chatting with this woman from my sons school and she went on to say that she really needs to eat more and put on some weight. She then said that she wanted to give blood, but she couldn't because she was under 115 pounds. I then had to make a funny and say that they could milk me for the blood!!! Really, what I hate most about other people is that they want to feel good about themselves so they inturn say how terrribly skinny they are when they see that you are having a weight issue. Give me a break!!!!! Like I give a shit that you couldn't give blood!!!! The bitch starves herself and probrably has an eating disorder different from mine obviously, but if you want to feel good about yourself find someone else to chat with ya know. Anyway in regards to the stress eating I do it to, but now when I am mad at my husband i go out and shop instead. Hugs Denise
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I wanted to stop by and say hello and welcome. It is possible to lose weight but I hear ya about the arguments and stress. I always ate over stress. With the help of others I'm trying to do different things. Like today instead of overeating I got my crochet out to keep my hands busy. Since 9/19/07 so far I have lost 53 pounds. My physician put me on a calorie counting carb counting regime because I got diagnosed with diabetes. I have to get my weight off. My goal is set higher than what is expected of my 5'11" frame. I'm not young anymore and don't want to set myself up to fail. I also don't call a change in my food plan a diet, because to me those are temporary. I feel it is important cause diets don't work for me. I have a long way to go to my goal. Another 177.6 pounds. But with losing the 53 I sure feel better. I don't use the word willpower either. If we all had the "Will" we would all be at goal weight. For some reason I just don't like that word. It does take some discipline, planning and such but it's worth it. I haven't done this well in years and years. I feel thankful for my doctor for having a compassionate talk with me to lose weight. I didn't get defensive at all. You hang in there and keep your chin up, there is hope. And this site helps. Alot of helpful people. Thanks for posting. I hope you have a good night. vickie
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Hi, i really understand, its not easy seeing these skinny minnies out there and if i could lose the weight i would do so. yet something just keeps me back. I do well days and then i get upset for some reason and i just eat junk.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
