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[livelaughlove08]

Hi my name is Amber!

Here is a little of my story... I have never been known as overweight ... in junior high and high school I was always around 140 pounds and I am 5'9 ... but around 2 1/2 years ago I was in a car accident on a way back from a highschool football game I was cheering at and I am completely grateful for being alive. I was in a coma for over 5 months and I didn't know that when I woke up I would barely recognize myself. I gained over 40 pounds in those 5 months from not being able to excercise and from what they would feed me through the tube. When I woke up I gained even more weight just from being depressed and feeling like I haven't had anything to eat in years. Going through physical therapy got depressing, surgeries were equally depressing. I felt helpless and that made me hit the weight that I am now 232... I did lose some weight because originally I was 255 but I want/ need to lose more. I want to be the person that I saw everyday in the mirror. God... I think brought this upon me so that I can understand what it means to be self disciplined and that is exactly what I am doing... I am taking a stand.

I am finally able to work out again without being in pain and some of my family who weren't even overweight did Atkins and lost a good bit of weight so I am ready to give it a try and am now on Day 6 of Induction. I want my self- esteem back because right now I have none.

Thanks for listening to me... I cry everytime I talk, write or think about that day, thats how bad it gets.

-Amber

[billbazz]

Good Evening and Welcome

To me--your story resembles a Staircase,-- Accident, Recovery, and Rehabilitation..sure there were steps in between like you said: bad feelings, and depression and so on..But now you reach the top step and can start excercising! and you have started down by being in induction and discovering your worth it! Best yet--it's all down hill to your goal and a little bonus is at every rung there will be people and new friends you will meet on this board and they will keep you motivated, inspired and on coarse.

[studyinscarlet]

Hi Amber! Welcome to the boards. I can't begin to imagine what you have been through but I can tell you that if you are looking for support, help, and advice from wonderful people you have come to the right place. Good luck to you!

[Splandrea]

Wow. What a story!
I broke my knee 10 years ago and let myself gain about 50 pounds and I was feeling sorry for myself. Your story makes me look like the world's biggest wus!
Welcome to the boards! =)
I am on day #6, too!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Amber! Thanks for telling us your amazing story. You've been in the wars, that's for sure.

It's great that now you're starting to get active and do something for yourself. You have picked a great nic. If you live up to that and live, laugh and love... you'll find the road ahead much easier. Soon you'll see a new "you" when you look in the mirror, I'm sure!

Post lots and tell us how you're getting along. We're here for you.

[livelaughlove08]

you guys made me feel better thank you BTW yall are all so beautiful and I am completely jealous

[OzLover]

Welcome Amber to the ADBB family!

You will find lots of support, motivation, knowledge & love here. An amazing group of people right at our fingertips!

Start a journal, join a challenge or two, post often & ask questions. You are on your way to getting back that self esteem back. Thanks for sharing your story & good luck in your journey!

[livelaughlove08]

how do you join a challenge if you don't mind me asking

[Jace]

Welcome to Amber!

Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything please feel free to give a shout!

~Far la bella figura!

[joee5]

Hello Amber and welcome aboard. Lotsa support and answers to all your questions here. All you need to do is ask. Oh and lotsa support as well. Stay focused and you'll do fine. Keep the faith. God Bless, Joe