comes to realization that i need to do something...

[babiipnaii]

bianca 15 yr. old 5'0 and 169 lbs. since i was young i was alwayz being teased as being the fatest kind in my siblings.. i have 3 siblings 1 sister 17 yr. old 119 lbs. tall and very pretty. 2 bro's both skinny. i was alwayz bein compared to my sis, of how shes soo skinny with a model body type and vey beautiful face, and me im soo fat.. i used to always cry. me and my mom have done alota things, from signing up in gym, kick boxing, drink diet pills, and all other things. just recently i joined indoor track but i quit because i couldn't take all the criticision of all the people who dont know me and judge me without takin time to know me.. im ashamed of my self because i've quitted alot of things and i want to start this year by starting something which is losing weight and doing atkins, and not quit at all.. i've done atkins 3 years ago, when i was only 155 lbs, and i actually came down to 140 in 15 days, it was amazing but i moved here in america and was starting to really get depressed and stressed with all the moving and adjusting, so i gain weight. last summer i was 185 lbs. i was shocked when the doctor told me that im that heavy, it hits me that i needed to something, so i signed up for weightwatchers but i quit to. over the summer i met a guy, and thats when i lost 16 lbs. came back to my physician and was happy that i found out that i lost 16 lbs. lighter it was great, but still came to me that i need to lose more weight. i want to look great and wear all those sexy clothes. the guy that i met over the summer turned out that he wasn't interested on dating me.. so it hit me that maybe if i was skinnier like my friends and sister he would like me more... so no im really trying hard to lose weight.. this coming march im goin to florida with my family, and i have a goal to lose atleast 20 lbs, so i can atleast look great... i hope that i wont quit and reach my goal...

[LC_Dave]

Re: comes to realization that i need to do something...

Hiya B,

Welcome to the forum!
I too was (and still am) the fattest one in my family. I was always the fattest one in the class (Although kids these days seem to be a lot fatter).
I turn 30 years old next.

The most important thing you must learn, and this goes doubly because of your age is that this diet, or change of eating, must be sustainable for the rest of your life.

Because you experienced what I experienced in my youth (teasing because of weight) it is absolutely devasting to go off plan and gain heaps more weight. It's very detrimental - to my mind.

Go easy on yourself, because it's for the rest of your life you don't have to be so strict. As long as you are honestly sticking to the plan you should make it.

But my advice is this, do not start this plan unless you are willing to maintain on low carb for the rest of your life. Otherwise I would recommend not starting any diet.

Trust me - I have been your age, and yes done many diets - had success, lost weight, got really hungry and gone off.

What is diffferent about Atkins and why I do it, is that I can see myself eating this way for the rest of my life. That is the most important thing!

Good Luck!

[Sheshy]

Re: comes to realization that i need to do something...

Hi babiipanii and welcome to ADBB and Atkins!

It's so unfair to be compared to other people! I'm sorry that happens! But, you've found a good place to get the support you need to lose the weight.

Check out the 14 Day Induction forum, there's excellent information to help you get started. Also, you might be interested in the Bootcamp coming up on 1/16...check out the Bootcamp FAQs in the Main Forum.

Do you have the book, Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 version? You'll want to get a copy if not.

Hope to see you around the board!!

[Desertthorn]

Re: comes to realization that i need to do something...

Great post! Your story is a lot like so many of us. You can absolutely do this, and if you stick with us kid, you'll be the skinny sister.
Exercise is prehapes the most important thing, There are tapes that you can do in the privacy of your own room, or start walking with your friends. Lots of gyms around.