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Originally Posted by MalloryJo  Hi all, I am the new girl!
I had never thought about joining any kind of support group until now. I figured it may be the one think to truly help me. I am 23 years old and am 90 lbs over weight according to my doctor. 260lbs! I really want to get healthy for myself and my family. I was just married in January, and I have truly lost myself. I graduated college early, got a great job and have become a work-aholic. About a year ago I was running 3 miles a day just for fun, I was a size 12 and very healthy (I am 5'11). Today, I am a size 22 and I am very unhappy with myself. My husband loves me for me, and I feel so guilty sometimes that I have let work and my busy schedule take over my life. My husband is a tall, fit person who never gains a pound, and I feel like I owe it to myself and him, as well as our future kids to get healthy and back in shape. I do not have a lot of friends that can relate. Any time I talk about being over weight, they think I am crazy because they don't see it. My height is the only thing that saves me from looking completely obese. I would really like to have people to talk to who understand, and help me get through..Thanks!  |
Welcome!!!
We're all here for you! I can relate being a workoholic myself, it's tough to get exercise for me as well.
Have you thought about how you plan on attempting to drop the weight?
You have a good mindset and have already taken a few positive steps by coming here. I don't doubt for a second taht you can do this.