Hi, I'm Mandie, and I'm overweight.

[Mandie_Jo]

Ugh. I have been battling weight my whole life, but at this point I am heavier than I have EVER been. Even heavier than when I was 9 months pregnant with all of my kids

I feel like I don't have a lot of support. I tried WW for awhile, and did fairly well on it, but life happened and I just quit. Gained EVERYTHING back + some

So now it's time to start again. I would like to be 155 by June 2012. That's 69 lbs over the next 16 months. Realistically I would hope to be there sooner than that, but it's the maintaining that scares me. (I know, I should lose it before I worry about maintaining...)

Anyways, I am new to the W.I.S.H. boards. Though, I have done a lot of lurking lately. Thought I would take the step and introduce myself!

Name: Mandie
Age: 28
Starting weight 2/3/11: 224lbs (I can't believe I just posted that online!!!)
Goal: 155 (-69 lbs)

W.I.S.H. me luck

 

[ChrisinNJ]

Welcome and good luck!

Believe me I know where you are coming from. I was heavier than my heaviest pregnancy weight as well after my mom passed away 6 years ago. I managed to lose 15lbs & keep it off for a while, but I know I need to do something about the rest of the weight now if I want to be here to see my kids grow up & have kids of there own.

My DH is also seriously overweight & we need a complete lifestyle change. We are working on this together (though I am working harder than he is at this point).

I have not been below 200lbs in decades, but I am determined to get there this time!!

Join the biggest loser challenge!

 

[liesel]

I just wanted to second joining our BL challenge. Its never too late to join! It sounds like you could really benefit from the support. There are a few like you that don't have it IRL. Just check out the BL spring challenge thread and you can be assigned a team, either Mickey or Donald. You can definitely do this!

 

[Mandie_Jo]

Thanks, Ladie!! Headed over to check out the thread now!

 

[ohMom]

 

[PrincessAndrea'sMom]

Hey there Mandie! I need a support system too! My husband is a good man, but a very poor influence! He supports me in my goals, but is not willing to change his lifestyle, which makes it alot harder for me to change mine!

I am at a very similar weight to you, and I have a similar goal weight. I have decided that I need a huge event to motivate me. I am doing the 2012 princess marathon! Please join me! I will keep you accountable and you can do the same for me. PM me if you are interested!

 

[Merryweather27]

Hi, Mandie!

I have to 3rd the support for the BL challenge. It's not really a challenge so much as an awesome source of support! I started at 215 at the beginning of January, am now at 203, and headed for the same goal weight as you! You can do it!

 

[ScubaD]

Good morning Mandie,

It is brave for you to ask for support and this is a great place to get it. We are all fighting the same battle, but better yet, we all enjoy Disney.

We know you can do it and joining a "Biggest Loser" team is a fun way to be part of the team.

Dave