Obesity Support Group
This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.
Hi, I'm new here and looking for some advice from veterans in the weight wars, actually what I'm really searching for is advice on how to get out of my own way and do what I need to do to be okay with who I am.
I am a 390 pound woman and I want my life to be about more than my struggle to lose weight. I've spent my entire life in one way or another holding myself back from reaching goals and doing what I wanted to do because I was self conscious about the way I looked, and I don't want to do that anymore. I've read some amazing stories about courage and the struggle to achieve what seems impossible from others in this community, and I think its wonderful. I would like to at some stage be able to contribute my own success story in support of someone else, if only to say, 'if I could do this, then so can you.' I'm not even really sure where to start, how to start something which should be a life long goal, but I want to start something, and I'm hoping this forum can be a part of that change.
I am a 390 pound woman and I want my life to be about more than my struggle to lose weight. I've spent my entire life in one way or another holding myself back from reaching goals and doing what I wanted to do because I was self conscious about the way I looked, and I don't want to do that anymore. I've read some amazing stories about courage and the struggle to achieve what seems impossible from others in this community, and I think its wonderful. I would like to at some stage be able to contribute my own success story in support of someone else, if only to say, 'if I could do this, then so can you.' I'm not even really sure where to start, how to start something which should be a life long goal, but I want to start something, and I'm hoping this forum can be a part of that change.
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I'm a veteran of the weight war & I'm with you!!! It's so easy to get caught up in thinking that our weight is all we are and all we are worth. We must remember that this is NOT TRUE!! As a plus sized woman, I am always very self-concious of myself and my appearance. I, too, would like to break that mold. I really believe that it begins with positive thinking. It's so easy to dwell on what we dont like about ourselves but we need to remember the things that make us beautiful, inside and out.
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I started with a visit and physical with my physician. I about fell over when she started to speak positive about making changes. Most doctors have given me he riot act. Anyway, after her loving compassionate talk I went right home and started on a weight reduction plan. I'm still ironing out quirks but I'm doing well. I found out a week later I'm a diabetic but I wasn't really upset because I already was cutting down and making changes. This just made more changes. My physician has me counting carbs and calories. She put me on a 1500 calorie plan. I find that I have enough food and alot of times I don't even make it to the 1500. But I work on it every day. I don't think about how far I have to go much, I think more positively about how far I've come in 5 1/2 weeks. I feel better physically and my numbers are dropping down from the diabetes. You've come to a good forum. I hope you get more answers that you seek. I also want to say hello and welcome. I wish you the best.
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I do not look at the big picture. i set my goals in 25 pound increments and it seems to work. I have found that weighing myself everyday just emphasizes the problem so I get on a scale once a week. Every morning I ask for the angels to help me before I get out of bed, I follow a weight watcher plan and allow only one negative thing to think about and 2 or 3 positive things. Dwelling on the negative is the quickest way to sabotage yourself. Give everyone hugs and write in your journal and read all your friends journal Good Luck
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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...
