I feel so FAT!!! - Obesity Message Board

GidgetPiecukoni · 10-26-2005, 03:34 PM

Hello all. I am in a state of serious depression here. I am 5'4" and 205-210lbs. I have alot of muscle so I don't have the same build as others the same weight. The thing is, I'm tired tired tired of going clothes shopping and getting all depressed that nothing cute fits on me. It's like the fashion companies think that fat people actually WANT to look like hot air ballons or circus tents or something. I am 24 and I want to look young and hip and I just can't because I am a size 18. I want to be sexy for my husband and wear cute nighties and such but I look ridiculous in stuff like that. Fishnet makes me look like a whale caught in a net! He thought it would be fun to take some nudie pics but when I looked at them I was disgusted with myself. I just don't know what to do. I have no energy, will-power, or drive. I hate excersize and love food. What do I do? I also suffer from bi-polar disorder and am currently in one of my worst funks. When I met my husband I was a hot little size 7-8 and I want to be that again. I just paid 30 dollars for an online diet site and I haven't used it once and it's been 2 weeks. Sorry I am ranting but what do I do? I need help??

Louthedog · 10-27-2005, 01:00 AM

I just lost 40 pounds at Weight Watchers.. I feel great
Have you ever thought about a program like this?

alsaser · 10-27-2005, 01:35 AM

Your post made me laugh...u have a great sense of humor..its always good when we can laugh at ourselves sometimes.

The only way is exercise. Even if you hate it, you just have to do it. Sometimes the best motivator is to be disgusted with yourself, that motivated me. Weight training and cardio. if its hard, start with long walks and light weights on the walks, like 3 lbs. Diets dont work in the long haul, though junk food is a no-no

, once you start cutting it out, eventually you cant eat it. For me, I cut it out, now if I eat junk food, I get sick, cramps, diarreah (sorry for the graphics). It takes time, but you can get back to your former shape!
Good luck to you!

GidgetPiecukoni · 10-27-2005, 08:54 PM

I have done Weight Watchers before and it worked...I lost 12 lbs. But right now I just don't have the finances for a program like that and I tried it at home but realized that I needed the support of the weekly meetings. I think weighing in in front of people is a big motivator for me. I feel like I have to prove something to others. But without the money I can't do it. So I'm on my own. I don't have any friends who are willing to do it with me. My mom keeps saying she's going to lose weight but then she backs out every time. I have to keep my sense of humor. Otherwise I'd go psycho.

lol. My plan for now is to cut out fast food and only have 1 serving of soda once a week. Fast food is usually a daily thing for me. Sometimes even 2 meals a day. So I'm going to also eat only 5-6 small home-cooked meals a day. I know I will have to excersize

. I'll try bike riding and see if I like that or maybe a nice walk 4-5 times a week with my hubby. What kind of health problems can come from being obese?

alsaser · 10-28-2005, 02:00 AM

I hate the gym so I work out at home. Try some workout tapes like the Firm workout series, it shows how to use weights and shows modified moves for beginners. I even have some of Susan Powter's old workout tapes (remember her, "Stop the insanity").
Yes, fast food is a no-no. Can u switch to diet coke? I hated it and eventually switched over and now I love it!
Obesity has all kinds of medical problems, heart disease, diabetes, higher chance of stroke, etc. Not to mention no energy, feeling like u cant do what you once could, feeling older than u are...u are so young, you can definately take control of this.
But look on the bright side, you got a man who loves you. Thats not easy to find!

Take care!