Fed up with being Obese!!!

Hello everyone,

My name is Kay, I'm a single mother to a beautiful 3yr old little girl. I need to lose weight, but it's very hard when you don't have the right support system. I feel like I give my all to help other people, but when it comes time for me to help myself, I'm M.I.A. I have come to a point in my life where I'm tired of feeling sorry for myself, I'm tired of making excuses, I'm tired of not being healthy, I'm tired of pretending I'm happy when deep down inside I'm really not. It's time for a change...It's time I take charge of my life and my health. I'm ready to battle this fight I have with obesity. I feel like I owe this to my daughter, but most importantly, I owe it to myself. I have never been so passionate about weightloss in my life, I'm finally ready to give it my ALL, and with that being said....Here's to a new begining!!! 

Welcome to the site!  Taking time for yourself, taking care of yourself can be hard, but with a little focus you'll be able do so much more for your little girl.  

Cheers!

Kay,

It is so nice to meet you.  Most of us come to a moment when we just SNAP and decide it's do or die.  If you need any kind of help, just shout out.  Some of us will answer.  I know I pop in about twice a day to look for notes.

We are all walking the same road.  We can do it together.

Welcome Kay -

They say the first step is always the hardest - congratulations you have taken the first step. That's not to say that the rest of them won't be difficult but we will be there right along side of you cheering you on to victory.

You are right when you say you owe it to your 3 year old to be healthy - I wish I had REALLY made this choice when mine were younger. My oldest did not pick up my issues with food and weight, but my 15 year old did. It's a shame really - he will probably struggle just like I have for another 20 years before it becomes too much. I am hopeful that as I lose and feel better, he will also be motivated - but I know that it is possible that he won't.

Whenever you feel defeated, come here and ask for help - someone will help! Usually several someones.

Good luck,

Sunni

^^ what they said - and welcome :)

First things first - start using the food log, and see how it works and you can see how some foods are way more than you would think, and how fast they add up - and improve from there.

Kay!

Welcome to the 1st day of the rest of your life.  So glad you found the sight, the group and one of the best bunch of people here on the net.

You did the hard part, admiting you have a problem and you are willing to do something about it.

As everyone before me has said, start working the site, ask questions, holler when you need something...someone is always here to help!

Hope to be hearing more from you and seeing less of you!!

Hi Kay,

Welcome to the group..You came to the right place..Sammarieob is right,  you took the first step..And it is the hardest..I think every one in this group has reached that point where we have decided to take charge of our lives and not be controlled by food.

You have everything to gain by losing the weight..Just yell if you need help along the way..This is a great group of people.