If you used to be thin and now you’re obese

[Anonymous]

Let’s help each other get skinny again.

How skinny did you used to be and how obese are you now?

I’m really really really depressed over it and need others to help lift me out of this funk.

[Anonymous]

You got this. Make a plan and stick to it. If you deviate, get back on track. Don’t try anything that promises quick results. And exercise.

I was obese this time last year. I saw one of those 6 week fitness challenges on Facebook and I was desperate. So I signed up. I am no longer obese (dont know my weight but I wear a size ten). I have been eating crappy over the holidays but have made my plan to return to my good habits.

I doubt whether I will ever be thin again like I was. I’m post menopausal and my body has changed. My goal is healthy.

Good luck OP. You got this.

[Anonymous]

I am 5'6" and weighed between 125 and 130lb and was in good shape until my mid thirties. Ten years later I weigh 180 and am in terrible shape.

If I could get back to 140 and get fitter, I would be happy with that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 5'6" and weighed between 125 and 130lb and was in good shape until my mid thirties. Ten years later I weigh 180 and am in terrible shape.

If I could get back to 140 and get fitter, I would be happy with that.

I was/am almost the same. I'm 5'6" and weighed 125 or so until I got pregnant for the first time, about 7 years ago. Now I'm about 165. I've had periods of time where I buckle down and lose 10-15 pounds pretty easily but I have a lot of trouble sticking with it for more than a few weeks. I really do need to exercise more b/c I am just so out of energy all the time. More than the weight, that's what I hate now. I was a D1 athlete in college and ran marathons through my 20's-early 30's and I just feel so much crappier now. I know I'm older (40 now) but it could probably be a lot better if I was fitter.

Also feeling particularly sloppy and worn out after a long holiday week. Anyway, on to the new year...

[Anonymous]

5'6". Have been as thin as 120 but look my best at 135. Currently 210. At this point, I'd be thrilled with 175.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 5'6" and weighed between 125 and 130lb and was in good shape until my mid thirties. Ten years later I weigh 180 and am in terrible shape.

If I could get back to 140 and get fitter, I would be happy with that.

Same. Actually 188 now

[Anonymous]

I'm maybe half way through the process. I've weighed as little as 115, but I feel best around 125-130. However, I had grown to 175 after three kids and a decade of focusing on anything but my heath. Photos from my late august birthday really hit home - and I started trying to work off the weight back in September. I am down to 156 this morning. I know that I still have a long way to go, but I'm proud of how far I've come. Other people are just starting to notice - but I've been feeling good about my slow but steady results from the first week.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'4 and would LOVE to be 145 pounds. I have only maintained a normal weight when I had an eating disorder .

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'4, 44 years old, and used to be a size 4/6 until my late 30s (with the exception of a period in my 20s when I was a size 0/2). Now I'm a size 10/12, and weigh close to 180. I have canceled my weight watchers subscription because I was just throwing money away and didn't follow it. Had lost and regained the same 10 pounds over the last few years, then gained even more last year due to work stress and parenting a young child.

I'm hoping to become fit this year, but do not know if that will cause any weight loss. I should cut back on sugar, and increase vegetable intake, for overall health if not weight loss.

[Anonymous]

I am late 40s and have gained 50 pounds since i've been married. there is no denying it now - i am officially a fat ass. There is really no excuse except i'm lazy and eat fattening food.

i just wish i could get motivated to work out and stop eating garbage.

it's not even like i hate working out. just can't make that single flight of stairs to get started.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm maybe half way through the process. I've weighed as little as 115, but I feel best around 125-130. However, I had grown to 175 after three kids and a decade of focusing on anything but my heath. Photos from my late august birthday really hit home - and I started trying to work off the weight back in September. I am down to 156 this morning. I know that I still have a long way to go, but I'm proud of how far I've come. Other people are just starting to notice - but I've been feeling good about my slow but steady results from the first week.

NP. Wow, that’s great progresss, and inspiring!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm maybe half way through the process. I've weighed as little as 115, but I feel best around 125-130. However, I had grown to 175 after three kids and a decade of focusing on anything but my heath. Photos from my late august birthday really hit home - and I started trying to work off the weight back in September. I am down to 156 this morning. I know that I still have a long way to go, but I'm proud of how far I've come. Other people are just starting to notice - but I've been feeling good about my slow but steady results from the first week.

How tall are you?

[Anonymous]

Hi OP. I’m 5-5, used to be 120, hit my peak of 242 earlier this year. I’ve been working at it and am now down to 211. I feel better physically and am wearing a size smaller now, but I admit, it sucks when people will notice I’ve lost weight and the most positive they get in their comment is “keep up the good work.” I know I’m far from being a size 4 again, but it sucks to have worked hard at it for six months and not be able to get a single “you look good” to boost my spirits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:5'6". Have been as thin as 120 but look my best at 135. Currently 210. At this point, I'd be thrilled with 175.

This is me too except I’m now 223.

[Anonymous]

Another here. 5’7”. At one point in life, was 160. Now 220. And yes, I know 160 is nothing to write home about either.