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Modifiziert · 03-26-2009, 06:22 PM

Hey all, I need some advice. I'm kind of in a situation as far as weight goes. I'm 5'5.5", and I'm 275lbs (and thankfully still fit into my size 18 pants...comfortably!). I'm going to be starting school soon, working on cars in the Collision Repair Refinish program, and I got myself a job at Jiffy Lube, so I get to move around a lot.

My problem is, is that I've been overweight since I was about 10, and no matter what I've tried to do about it, nothing ever helps. You know a lot of people do mother/daughter activities together? For my mom and I, it was dieting together. I've tried diet and exercise, various diet pills, Atkins, Weight Watchers, etc. The one way I lost weight was when I was in a mandatory gym class at my high school 10 years ago. That's the last time I remember my thighs not rubbing holes into my jeans...that's when I realized that I CAN lose weight, but I WON'T unless I'm forced to. I've found that I cannot have any choice or say in the matter, because if I do, I may as well sit on the couch with a bag of chips and a pop in hand.

Joining a gym really isn't an option for me at this point, because I work 40 hours a week, and I'm going to be in school 40 hours a week. Luckily, I have to move around a lot at both places! I don't eat a whole lot of junk, either. My husband and I bought a family size bag of chips for when my family was visiting a few weeks ago, and it's still sitting in the pantry.

I'm hoping all this new activity and me continuing to eat how I'm eating will help, I really do. I won't have time for a gym, and I barely even have time to walk our dog (which yes, I know we need to do more of).

I guess the advice I need, is, what else should I do? I have no problem thinking up great ways to lose weight, and I get real excited about them...but when it comes down to it, they fizzle after a few days. I'm actually looking into Lap-Band as well, as it's a lot safer than gastric, and it FORCES me to eat less and eat well. Any other ideas/suggestions?

Sorry for the novel ><

03-26-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
Modifiziert Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston area, TX Posts: 7	In need of advice/suggestions Hey all, I need some advice. I'm kind of in a situation as far as weight goes. I'm 5'5.5", and I'm 275lbs (and thankfully still fit into my size 18 pants...comfortably!). I'm going to be starting school soon, working on cars in the Collision Repair Refinish program, and I got myself a job at Jiffy Lube, so I get to move around a lot. My problem is, is that I've been overweight since I was about 10, and no matter what I've tried to do about it, nothing ever helps. You know a lot of people do mother/daughter activities together? For my mom and I, it was dieting together. I've tried diet and exercise, various diet pills, Atkins, Weight Watchers, etc. The one way I lost weight was when I was in a mandatory gym class at my high school 10 years ago. That's the last time I remember my thighs not rubbing holes into my jeans...that's when I realized that I CAN lose weight, but I WON'T unless I'm forced to. I've found that I cannot have any choice or say in the matter, because if I do, I may as well sit on the couch with a bag of chips and a pop in hand. Joining a gym really isn't an option for me at this point, because I work 40 hours a week, and I'm going to be in school 40 hours a week. Luckily, I have to move around a lot at both places! I don't eat a whole lot of junk, either. My husband and I bought a family size bag of chips for when my family was visiting a few weeks ago, and it's still sitting in the pantry. I'm hoping all this new activity and me continuing to eat how I'm eating will help, I really do. I won't have time for a gym, and I barely even have time to walk our dog (which yes, I know we need to do more of). I guess the advice I need, is, what else should I do? I have no problem thinking up great ways to lose weight, and I get real excited about them...but when it comes down to it, they fizzle after a few days. I'm actually looking into Lap-Band as well, as it's a lot safer than gastric, and it FORCES me to eat less and eat well. Any other ideas/suggestions? Sorry for the novel ><