My Story..hope it helps!!

[jsj0305]

Well, here's my story. It doesn't quite have "success" in front of it yet, but I'm getting there! :icondance :icondance :icondance :icondance

Let me start by saying I was always the big one in my circle of friends..middle school and highschool. I was also the biggest of my sisters. I weighed 170 in highschool, which my not seem like much but i was only 5 feet tall!! If I gained one more pound, i'd be round!! Well, I never did do anything about my weight, just hung out with the WRONG crowd, you know the one that only cared about one thing. Needless to say, I graduated when I was 17 with all of my weight, and a lot of baggage.
Now I'm almost 20, married to the man who literally saved my life, and a very proud mommy to a beautiful baby boy. WOW...Life goes by so fast! I never would have thought two years ago that I'd be a mom at 19. When I found out I was expecting, I weighed 178. I decided then that I had to get control of my life and at least exercise and eat healthy for my boy. And just when I started to make progress, I was in a terrible car accident, so all of my exercises stopped. I was on bed rest for 90% of my pregnancy, so when I delivered I weighed 208. I feel as though my life has been one big blur of caios. Now, I weigh 183 and I am going to do this. I started yesterday...don't laugh...and I've lost 3 pounds..yes water but who cares!! I finally put my heart into something and it worked. I feel so great that I am even a member on this board. The emotional support and the beautiful words of everyone have lifted the burden and the feeling that I couldn't to this .And as you all know...that burden weighs more than any of us want to lose. My point of all of this is to never ever give up on yourself. Not on your self esteem, your weight, nothing!! You are worth EVERYTHING that you could ever want..and you deserve it. You owe it to yourselves to continue on your path to success. OR if you're new and not sure if you want to do this..go for it. Don't let life pass you by. I have missed out on the joys of being a teenager and being young and care free. I refuse to let anymore time pass me by. I WILL take control of my life, I have too much to live for, and I know you do too. You deserve this... :icondance :icondance :icondance :icondance

PS If anyone ever needs a buddy or some support..PM me..I'll be glad to help out!

[CherTLC4u]

That is an awesome post! I wish you luck and if you ever need encouragement, you need to read and re-read that post of yours! In fact, if I were you, I'd print it and tack it up on the refrigerator!!

Remember ... YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!

[jimenitayo]

you're doing a great job, and you're off to a great start, we are all very proud of you.

[dave318]

CherTLC4u beat me to it, but I thought exactly the same as I read your post.
You are currently in a fantastic mental frame of mind and are inspired to dig in and work at this WOE. All I can say is try to keep that attitude. I am sure that many on here will tell of the ups and downs of Atkins, but as long as you have lost weight, keep positive and you will succeed.
Your post is certainly inspirational and will help some of those people who are currently needing a push.

David

[rozbushy]

hi!

Good for you!! You are on the right track and you sound to me like you have got it goin on!!! :icondance
I will agree with you on life passin' by. Time goes so quickly.
You are very inspiring. Just remember, everything you go through in life,makes you who you are. So, all of the chaos in your life hasnt been in vain-it has all happened for a reason. Just as you coming to this board to motivate other has.
Good luck to you, you are amazing.