Introducing Myself

[molaurie]

Hi Everyone! I'm so glad I found this site! What a great source of support and encouragement. A little about myself: I'm 45 years old and used to be quite a fitness fanatic. Well, that was back in my 20's, actually! I had two kids and then focused on my career for a while. Which leaves me at my current weight of around...this is embarrassing...250 lbs. or so at 5'6"!!!

Doctors telling me I'm obese, breathlessness, tiredness, etc. There's a Garth Brooks song entitled "I'm Much Too Young to Feel This Damn Old" (I'm not much of a country music fan, but this title sums it up for me!). I'd like to maybe start dating again. I have social anxiety disorder and take meds. I KNOW that being so fat also really affects my self-confidence! I basically have NO social life, and spend too much time alone at home eating. Today I feel really depressed and lonely.

Well, this is my 2nd day of the induction. I'm also getting out and walking each day. I know it will take a long time, but I'd like to lose 100 lbs. and weigh 150; that's not too much to ask, is it?

I'm definately motivated now, so thanks for being here and I'll look forward to posting here.

Laurie

[Chicklady]

Hi Laurie! You've come to the right place, and no, 100 pounds is not too much to ask. Follow the plan as the good doctor wrote it and you'll watch yourself melt.
Just a suggestion: it's easiest the first time around, so make the first time your last too. Some of us *blush* learned that the hard way!

[molaurie]

Hi Chicklady! Thanks for the encouragement! Looks like you're doing really good - wow! 72 lbs.! That's truely inspirational. Love your cat photos, what cuties they are!

Laurie

[sallyseachange]

Welcome! Thanks for telling us about yourself. You're in the right place for support and inspiration.

Try your best to follow the programme to the letter. If you do, the results are sure to follow... and I know you'll find them so worthwhile.
Soon you'll be feeling better about yourself and more confident... not to mention healthier and more energised.

Post lots and use the board for all it offers. YOu can do it. We'll help ya!

Happy losing!

[~sassy1~]

Hello Laurie and welcome to the ADBB, where you're sure to find tons of support and can also give a lil or a lot as well.

I wish you only the best on your journey!

[fat4now]

Hi molaurie, welcome to the board. This way of eating really works! Like you i was embarrassed to say i weigh....250lbs. Really i weighed 310lbs.! My drivers license from a couple years ago still says 250 lbs. lol. Now i am proud to know i was 310 and currently am 248. You will be too! Wish you much success