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    HELLO all ..... I'm new to this group Didn't want to just invite myself along hehehe. I have always been that way. Its nice to know there are others whos are going for 100+. In total I had 115 to lose now I have 106. wow seeing that in print makes it look much better. Thats a big change in one week.

    I have tried these liquid diet nutritional meal replacement diets similar the OPTIFAST only it tasted a LOT better. I was supposed to do an 8oz shake every 2 hours but to me it wasn't filling enough so every 2 hours I was drinking 160z shakes, +1 gallon of water more. 8oz of lean meat and 2 cups of veggies. I lost a lot on it but gained it all back and had just quit smoking right before so got all the smoking weight on top of it when I gained back. I have back issues so it takes me forever to move around and on top of that was taking depo-prevera shots to quell the TOM pains. Godsend, that drug is. Anyway that caused me to crave salty carbs which made me gain more. Before all of this roughly about 4 years ago I was on wellbutrin, depakote, and xanax all of which contribute to weight gain quit the meds and just 5 months ago I had stopped taking the lexapro and lamictal I was on recently.

    Needless to say over the years medicines and quitting smoking have been the major culprit for my weight gain. I would say a total of 70lbs can be attributed to it. The rest was just me feeding the depression that ensued. I always dreaded gettin over 160lbs. then I dreaded gettin to 180lbs and so on. then one day I was walking past a window i front of where I work and it was one of those large office building panes of glass that distort everything. I walked past it and looked at the right time and saw a thin me and started crying and then I moved and there was reality.

    Sad. Not because I was upset or depressed but because I knew I was a cmpletely different person then, inside and out. I HATE this person I have become. I am not only grossly obese, I feel disgusting, I am terribly nasty to people because they look at me but I can't take it like it might be because I am pretty or because they want to alk to me. I always assume its because I am fat, because I always have a sour look on my face because I am, because I am frumpy and know it.

    I used to be so outgoing and very friendly, fun, energetic ready to go out and hang out, dressed well, felt good, didn't stress about walking into a store because I might not be able ot find something. Now its like trying to find a needle in a haystack and now I know why my mother always dressed so badly. She couldnt find anything nice in her size.

    I hate that I had to go through to truly see it but I am better for it. So are the rest of us. Now we can walk with more confidence, hold our heads up high, smile and have wisdom enough to know that those chicas that treat people like crap because they are heavy will one day be in our shoes and go though the gaunlet as well and learn what they should have known/been taught all along. To each his own and now having my own I expect everyone else to work for theirs as well. RESPECT.

    Anyway this is the real me. I know I will be back to who I was and hopefully a few luggage bags shy by then.


    Restart: DEC. 16th, 2009 (why wait for Christmas)

    Mini Goals:
    240 :

    MAIN GOAL :
    180lbs


    Journal:

    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journal.html

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    Re: New to centur club

    Welcome to the Century Club Mirya. I seem to be running into your posts alot tonight. Thanks for the introduction. It's always nice to hear from others and where they're coming from. We're all in this together. We WILL succeed! You are off to such a great start!

    I am the same way about people looking at me. If I hear someone giggling behind me I always assume they're laughing at me. If I catch someone's eye in passing, I always fear that they're thinking the worst of me because I'm fat. It's awful to always walk around so gaurded, so self-concious of the skin we're in. But what's important is that we're here, we're making an effort, we're succeeding little by little to reach our goals to become healthier, happier people. We can do this together! I look forward to getting to know you better through the Century Club and your journal. HAPPY LOSING!!

    "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter
    don't mind and those who mind don't matter!" ~Dr. Seuss
    Last edited by inhisgrip; January 6, 2008, 08:54 PM. Reason: typo
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    27/5'3''
    Highest: 365
    Restart: 352 on 10/1/07
    *Mini goal 3: 299*
    Goal: 150 (going skydiving!)

    The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!


    My First 5K! (that's me in the middle)






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    • #3
      Re: New to centur club

      Originally posted by inhisgrip
      Welcome to the Century Club Mirya. I seem to be running into your posts alot tonight. Thanks for the introduction. It's always nice to hear from others and where they're coming from. We're all in this together. We WILL succeed! You are off to such a great start!

      I am the same way about people looking at me. If I hear someone giggling behind me I always assume they're laughing at me. If I catch someone's eye in passing, I always fear that they're thinking the worst of me because I'm fat. It's awful to always walk around so gaurded, so self-concious of the skin we're in. But what's important is that we're here, we're making an effort, we're succeeding little by little to reach our goals to become healthier, happier people. We can do this together! I look forward to getting to know you better through the Century Club and your journal. HAPPY LOSING!!



      "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter!" ~Dr. Seuss
      LOL yah I have been posting my butt off today. Haven't really had anythign better to do and doing this keeps m form going and spending money unecessarily. Thanks for the heads up on the club and the challenge. this should be interesting


      Restart: DEC. 16th, 2009 (why wait for Christmas)

      Mini Goals:
      240 :

      MAIN GOAL :
      180lbs


      Journal:

      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journal.html

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        Re: New to centur club

        Welcome to the Century Club and thanks for your introduction. You have found the right place. Not only are you going to do great, but you have now joined a group of supportive people. Great job on your weight loss so far, you are doing great.
        40 year old male 6' 3"

        What I know:
        1-Atkins WOE/WOL plan works
        2-I need to always work on the behaviors and triggers that make me over eat.
        3-Atkins WOL is part of the puzzle, but is not the entire thing.
        4-Self-deprecation only feeds our inner ego and not in a good way.






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        • #5
          Re: New to centur club

          Hey Mirya!

          You are in a safe place here...everyone pretty much understands where you have been. We are pretty much walking in alot of the same insecurities but we are getting stronger everyday! This really is a place of - if you are struggling someone will have an encouraging word for you that completely understands - then sometimes before the day is even over you may find yourself encouraging someone yourself! AND the victories we have together are wonderful.

          I would encourage you to get in on a challenge, they help keep you in line!

          It's a great place and I'm glad you are here!

          btw blue you are such an encourager! Your posts are always so positive...I appreciate that.

          Well anyway mirya...let the journey begin!
          Sandy
          SW 240/CW 204









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          • #6
            Re: New to centur club

            Welcome Mirya!

            Great to have you with us. Best of luck and if you need anything just give a shout!

            ~Far la bella figura!
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            March 2009

            Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
            Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
            Age: 25 male
            Height: 6' 3"
            Waist: 29" (was 44")
            BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
            Starting Weight: 285
            Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
            Goal Weight: 175




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            • #7
              Re: New to centur club

              Hi Mirya! Geez, I'm sorry I missed your post. Usually I'm only a day late (and a dollar short) anyway, nice to have you on board! Like many here, I know exactly how you feel. My loving hubby says things like "I'd love you if you were 400 pounds". Problem is, I wouldn't! Well,, it's nice to have folks here to take the journey with!!





              290 lbs. on 11/02/07 Goal: 145 lbs. or size 14 whichever comes first!

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