sickiemcgee
10-14-2004, 03:00 PM
Hi All,
I am 24 years old and have recently tipped the scales at 245 pounds The highest weight I have ever been in my life I am 5"9 and I don't "look" 245 pounds according to all of the people around me. But I feel horrible and my health is at risk which is scaring me. I have always been overweight and the rest of my family is as thin as rails. I am tired of people saying SHE is your sister/daughter? I want to know what it is like to not have to be ashamed of being in a bathing suit or to have to be "the funny one" because the guys are after my smaller friends. I only have one problem....I love to snack and I love chocolate it is a weakness. Is there any snack ideas people can give me that are good for you but would satisfy my sugar cravings? I have been trying to work through my issues since I know that I am an emotional eater and slowly but surely I am trying to change that. This forum is a great idea and it lets people know that being overweight isn't because we are lazy it is also an eating disorder like anorexia and bulimia. Thanks for listening.
I am 24 years old and have recently tipped the scales at 245 pounds The highest weight I have ever been in my life I am 5"9 and I don't "look" 245 pounds according to all of the people around me. But I feel horrible and my health is at risk which is scaring me. I have always been overweight and the rest of my family is as thin as rails. I am tired of people saying SHE is your sister/daughter? I want to know what it is like to not have to be ashamed of being in a bathing suit or to have to be "the funny one" because the guys are after my smaller friends. I only have one problem....I love to snack and I love chocolate it is a weakness. Is there any snack ideas people can give me that are good for you but would satisfy my sugar cravings? I have been trying to work through my issues since I know that I am an emotional eater and slowly but surely I am trying to change that. This forum is a great idea and it lets people know that being overweight isn't because we are lazy it is also an eating disorder like anorexia and bulimia. Thanks for listening.
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valleyman
10-15-2004, 03:38 PM
You might want to try diet pills. Talk to a doctor about it though, as i don't really know anything about it.
And personally, I find fruits completely satisfy all my sugar needs. Just try to exercise a little more and eat a little less.
Let me also just say, that you definitely don't want to become anorexic or bulemic(sp?) as you could end up gaining weight that way, and although obesity is often a medical problem, i think it's usually caused by society and family. If my parents didn't buy the fatty foods that I don't like anymore than the non-fatty ones, they just happen to be the ones available, then i wouldn't be so obsessed with my weight.
Good luck
And personally, I find fruits completely satisfy all my sugar needs. Just try to exercise a little more and eat a little less.
Let me also just say, that you definitely don't want to become anorexic or bulemic(sp?) as you could end up gaining weight that way, and although obesity is often a medical problem, i think it's usually caused by society and family. If my parents didn't buy the fatty foods that I don't like anymore than the non-fatty ones, they just happen to be the ones available, then i wouldn't be so obsessed with my weight.
Good luck
LooksLikeRain
10-29-2004, 10:34 PM
actually you won't gain weight from anorexia or bulimia. from experience, i don't reccomend it. It's more a psychological thing than a food thing.
desired1
10-29-2004, 11:35 PM
valleyman's right about the pill thing, a appetite suppressant would work great for you if you choose the right one it'll make you not want that chocolate and little exercise is not all that bad you just have to find a fitness plan that is right for you it could be dancing, swimming, basketball, etc.., wish you luck..
sweetie_ice
10-31-2004, 12:25 AM
Hi,
We have so much in common, [ removed ] I'm 21, going on 22, and in February (after not weighing myself for some time) I finally got on the scale. I knew that I had gained weight but wasn't sure exactly how much, and anticipated it was higher than my previous high (223lbs at 5'9)...but I was FLOORED when the scale read 255.5 . In the past I would get a rush of motivation after reaching a high weight, and I'd drastically cut my food and increase my exercise. Each time, I lost weight quickly (like 13 lbs in one week, 7 lbs the second wk, 5 lbs the third week) but hit plateaus quickly also (after week 5 I could barely lose 0.5lb per week, and that was when I ate 1200 cals and exercised 6 days a week!!!). As soon as I'd hit a plateau, I'd pretty much lose all motivation and gain back the weight. Well, I'm determined that this will be the last time I need to lose weight. Like you, I find that people also tell me that I "hold my weight well" or when I go to the doctor they put the scale on 150, then 175 and then I'm like "here I'll help" and push it up to 250 and their mouths drop. It's almost funny, but not quite. Being tall and big boned probably has something to do with it (seriously, i am big boned, that's not an excuse) Have you ever considered plus size modeling? It's something I'd like to get into. You can be signed by major companies like Ford and Wilhelmina and make great money. But they want you to be a size 12 or 14 max. Just thought I'd mention it. Personally, I look great at 200 (which is a size 16 for me). At 255.5 I was a 20. I haven't bought any new clothes but my size 20 jeans are big on me. I guess I'm an 18 now. Well, let me know if you want to keep in touch.
Lynne
Since February I've lost weight, and am now at 231.5 as of a few days ago. I've literally lost 3 lbs per month. And while it's not a whole lot, I have never before successfully dieted for 8 months. I still allow myself to eat what I want, but I do portion control. I count calories (some people mind this, I don't). And I work out at least 3 times a week (I don't kill myself trying to workout 6 days a week like before). My advice is that you don't cut out any food groups (unrealistic), get a good amount of fiber (oatmeal/whole wheat bread), workout 3-4 times a week, and write down what you eat (even if you don't have the patience to count calories, write down what you eat so you can see what food groups you get enough of and which ones you don't. I didn't even realize how much I was eating until I wrote it down.)
We have so much in common, [ removed ] I'm 21, going on 22, and in February (after not weighing myself for some time) I finally got on the scale. I knew that I had gained weight but wasn't sure exactly how much, and anticipated it was higher than my previous high (223lbs at 5'9)...but I was FLOORED when the scale read 255.5 . In the past I would get a rush of motivation after reaching a high weight, and I'd drastically cut my food and increase my exercise. Each time, I lost weight quickly (like 13 lbs in one week, 7 lbs the second wk, 5 lbs the third week) but hit plateaus quickly also (after week 5 I could barely lose 0.5lb per week, and that was when I ate 1200 cals and exercised 6 days a week!!!). As soon as I'd hit a plateau, I'd pretty much lose all motivation and gain back the weight. Well, I'm determined that this will be the last time I need to lose weight. Like you, I find that people also tell me that I "hold my weight well" or when I go to the doctor they put the scale on 150, then 175 and then I'm like "here I'll help" and push it up to 250 and their mouths drop. It's almost funny, but not quite. Being tall and big boned probably has something to do with it (seriously, i am big boned, that's not an excuse) Have you ever considered plus size modeling? It's something I'd like to get into. You can be signed by major companies like Ford and Wilhelmina and make great money. But they want you to be a size 12 or 14 max. Just thought I'd mention it. Personally, I look great at 200 (which is a size 16 for me). At 255.5 I was a 20. I haven't bought any new clothes but my size 20 jeans are big on me. I guess I'm an 18 now. Well, let me know if you want to keep in touch.
Lynne
Since February I've lost weight, and am now at 231.5 as of a few days ago. I've literally lost 3 lbs per month. And while it's not a whole lot, I have never before successfully dieted for 8 months. I still allow myself to eat what I want, but I do portion control. I count calories (some people mind this, I don't). And I work out at least 3 times a week (I don't kill myself trying to workout 6 days a week like before). My advice is that you don't cut out any food groups (unrealistic), get a good amount of fiber (oatmeal/whole wheat bread), workout 3-4 times a week, and write down what you eat (even if you don't have the patience to count calories, write down what you eat so you can see what food groups you get enough of and which ones you don't. I didn't even realize how much I was eating until I wrote it down.)
sickiemcgee
11-01-2004, 12:09 PM
Thanks for the support sweetie ice it is nice to know there is someone out there just like me. I have considered plus size modelling but never knew where to go to do it. I am determined to get at least some of this weight off but to my surprise a recent visit to the doctor found that I have a thyroid problem and my doctor says that is why my weight shot up. So as soon as I start treatment for that and continue with my newly adopted change of eating and excercise plan hopefully I will see some results.
P.S. For all the other replies i got to this post I would like to clarify that I was not pro-eating disorder. I was simply stating that obesity is an eating disorder like anorexia and bulimia. Thanks!!!!
P.S. For all the other replies i got to this post I would like to clarify that I was not pro-eating disorder. I was simply stating that obesity is an eating disorder like anorexia and bulimia. Thanks!!!!