Nice to meet you all! I'm Steph, I'm 25, just got married in October, and very glad to have found you all here!
Just a little tidbit on me - I've been overweight my whole life, and am trying to think of this as the first day of a healthier me. I got a job offer today for a job I'm very excited about, but it turns out one of my references brought up my weight issue to my new employer
. My reference was my old boss, who one day decided to have an "intervention" with me - like they were breaking the news to me that I'm overweight, as if I had no idea. Then I'd find helpful magazine articles cut out and put on my desk and other such things. So he told my new employer he was concerned about me, and my new employer decided to share his support for me right away. I mean, it's with the best of intentions, but it's like they don't understand the anxiety it's going to cause me feeling like I'm being put under the microscope (megascope?) right away. So I'm teetering between being very angry, horrified, and depressed when I should be happy about getting this job.
Sorry about that, I needed to vent...I don't think people understand how intensely personal weight loss is, and that it can't be done on anyone's terms but my own, or for anyone's reasons but my own. That being said, I've joined Curves (which I love!), and my husband and I are trying to eat healthier. My dog is also very appreciative of the extra activity outside and the good weather.
Anywho, I appreciate finding a community of folks who "understand", and I look forward to getting to know all of you! Thanks for everything!