400 pounds is not in my future!

Posted on February 10, 2015

I know at some point of everyone's life they had told themselves "I will never get over _____pounds". Then one day it hits and your there at the weight that you said you'll never be.

I have been a big girl my whole life. I truly believe the only time I was ever average or a bit skinny was in my mothers womb. I can't remember ever being under 300 pounds and size 24 for more than a few months. I have tried so many diets just like most of the women here and it just doesnt stick. Last year, I took one year off of the yoyo dieting thinking I wouldn't gain much since I had been 310 pounds for years. But I guessed wrong! I weighed myself in January and weighed 385 pounds! Holy Moley! I couldn't believe my crying eyes! I noticed the signs like clothes getting tighter, my feet and back pain but I simply ignored it because I enjoyed not thinking about what I ate. I wish I could go back but I can't.

Now I know I will always be a big girl and I accept that. Hey, I rock as a beautiful plus size chick but I also know that I need to get to a healthier size that is RIGHT FOR ME (not for you or anybody else).

The good news is that even though I failed so many times that I get my beautiful fat ass back up again and try again. Now I'm here giving this Dietbet a try to keep me motivated and have the accountability that I need to get my life on track! Thank you all for the support. xoxo

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-Cheree-

03/06/2015 11:50AM

We sound like Soul Sisters! I've been a big beautiful girl all my life too, and we've had similar struggles! I'll be here to motivate & encourage you every step of the way! We can do this, girly!!! :)

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Louise

02/10/2015 4:45PM

Great honest blog post. Thank you for sharing. I know I just don't know how I got this size. I have been on and off a diet for most of my life and yet I am 15 pounds heavier than I was 4 years ago!!! This is what I know. When my kids were young every summer, I took them to the pool at lunch and came home at dinner. We had taco salad almost every night. I would end the summer at a size 8 and end winter at a size 16!!!! I never dieted then, but I do remember taking a calisthenics class for a few weeks. YOU CAN DO THIS... I CAN DO THIS... WE ALL CAN DO THIS... This being, move more each day and eat a little healthier each day. After all, we really only have now. Yesterday is a memory and tomorrow a fantasy. HUGS and thank you for sharing!

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Jano1

02/10/2015 4:20PM

You said it very well. For myself I only want to be healthy, get more energy, and feel good. This 60 year old body is not doing a dietbet to be a bikini model. Good luck to you and I hope in the end we are all winners!

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Chrissy

02/10/2015 3:30PM

Well said ;))) I think the reason DB works so well for so many is b/c we are all in the same boat ;)) your gonna do great !!! Just keep in mind it's a process...as one of my DB friend always tells me, it's about progress....not perfection ....don't beat yourself up if you fall, just pick up dust off & move on ;)) Good luck