Hello All!

Hi everyone!

I guess I've lurked enough and should introduce myself. I'm 33 and want to loose more than half of me, and never want it found. I'm 4'11 and about 270, I think my textbook ideal weight is somewhere around 115ish, but if I can get to 160 I'd be happy. (isn't it crazy how open we are about our weight here- but in public forget it! lol)

I have a really tough time with eating properly and getting support.  Since I eat so badly I have NO energy. It's like this cycle. Quick and easy food usually isn't so great, and all it does it make me tired. To eat healthy I need to prep (chop veggies/fruit, plan dinners, etc) but I am just too darn tired to try! I'm in a rut! 

My husband is a wonderful guy. He is always cooking/cleaning/doing laundry helping me quite a bit as I'm home w/baby. My only little complaint is his lack of support to loose weight. He is also fat, but seems to be quite happy with himself, and loves to eat candy. So every few days he needs more candy, and will ask me if I want anything. I say no, and no again... but by the 3rd of 4th time he's worn me down and I give in and ask for cookies(my downfall). Grrrr. All my friends are thin, and they are supportive, but they have no idea what its like. All my mom does is lecture me, or tell me about a new fad diet she is trying - and will eventually fail at.

I really like this site. I've started tracking everything I eat, bad or good for the last few days and I think that's a great start for me. Slow but steady. I'd welcome any and all help/support/suggestions.

Thanks all!

Hugs

Chrisite

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Welcome Christie!

You have come to the right place and I know about the no support.  Sometimes, we have to turn outside our circles of influence for better (or more) support.  And we can be our own best cheerleader too!

I will say this, that starting this lifestyle change (because that is what it is), you have to want this.  If you look at this like a short term thing and once you hit your goal, that's it, you will fail.  This is you changing to a healthier, happier, and more energized you!!!

I would like to think that once you get going, and doing well, it might spur your husband on as well.  And I think you need to talk to him.  Tell him what you want to accomplish and while your goals might not be his, ask him for his help (like keeping the candy out of your sight).

Give a holler if you need something or just want to chat!  I hope to hear more from you and see less!!!

Welcome Christie!    I am new here as well and just having been tracking my food for 3 days now.  I think the key thing at least for me is accepting that there is no quick fix and that it will take time, maybe a lot of time.  Slow and steady is a good mantra.  I blew it yesterday at a Halloween party w/ my kids.  well I shouldn't say i blew it.  But a handful of chips here a cookie or 2 there and then a piece of cake wasn't the worst I have ever done, but it certainly was above my calorie intake.  But I am back at it today and am taking it one meal at a time.  My husband is supportive however he is almost too supportive always giving me a break , saying things like "aww that pizza wasn't so bad it was a small piece" or "one cookie how bad could it be?"  I also have alot emotional issues with food, comfort, calming etc...  I am the only "fat"one in my family  my Mom is 5'3" maybe pushing 125/130 same for my 2 younger sisters.  I have a different father and well that's why I am 5'9 298...yes it is funny that we open up about are weight here but it is nice to share almost relieving..like taking a big exhale isn't it?   well good luck to you and hopefully we can all support each other