My name is Tori. I am 22 years old. I have been overweight my WHOLE LIFE.. I don't even know what it's like to be skinny. Ever since i was in the 2nd grade I was always chubby. Ever since i graduated high school I have gained 50 lbs. My mini goal right now is to get under 200 lbs.. but over all i want to get down to 150 or so. I NEED HELP.. i don't know what my problem is. I have tried many diets.. and sometimes im really motivated but MOST days i'm not. Which i don't understand how i keep fooling myself because i want to lose weight MORE than anything! I was thinking maybe this site would help if i had some kind of support. I don't know.. but it's worth a try.

hey tori,
i feel ya. wanna b buddies. i luv 2 help n ne way n i need help vry much
hope 2 hear from u soon.
roxi

Hi there. I'm also looking for MAJOR help.. I think that we just have to give what we need the most, SUPPORT! I'm here to support you.... I know you can do it and I can too.. We just have to get up everyday and keep going...

Dear Tori,

You are still a beautiful, and young woman. You have your whole life ahead of you. With the diet just go one day at a time. I used to live in Texas and the heat there sometimes made me feel like not eating. It is almost like the heat suppressed my apetite...and that is a hard thing to do. I don't know if it bothers you that way?

Best to you, you'll get there with all the rest of us.
Darlene

Hey we are just about in the same boat.I'm here for you.

Heather

I can relate! I didn't know where to start and so I didn't start anything at all. I felt a lot of guilt as I wasn't losing any weight and I kept trying and it wasn't good enough because it wasn't working. Someone suggested I join one of the weight loss groups. Well, I waited awhile because I didn't really want to get THAT involved. When I was ready, I joined the Rockstars group. Then, one of my friends, Tatiana, started a walking challenge, and it was a tough challenge! I didn't really want to do the challenge but I pretended I did. EVeryday, I would pretend I really wanted to lose the weight and I'd pretend I wanted to do it anyway at all possible until it actually worked! I started wanting to become more involved, wanting to walk more, wanting to really be conscious about what I was eating, and then the weight started to come off. Now, every pound propels me to want to do more. I am excited to reach new goals and I am making a lot of friends here who really care about me. So, the best thing to do is to join a group, and post often in the forums so people know who you are and you will start to notice things change. I am glad I stuck around and didn't give up!

i can relate , im 20 years old and have always been fat ,im 100% commited to this . I also have tried every diet in the book , lemonade diet(omg that was horrable lol) weight watchers , la weightloss, even tried not eating all together (dumb) but now im doing it the healthy and right way.
Anyways im new here and need support as well, so add me if u want everyone

The first thing you have to understand is any diet that promises unrealistic results are gimmicks. Exercise and eating properly is the only true way to lose weight the right way. You really have to dedicate yourself to exercise and diet because one without won't get the desired results

Welcome Tori! Buddyslim is an awesome tool for support and encouragement! I think the word 'diet' is used just outta habit. It's not really a realistic way to look at weight loss. I use the word myself but it's really describing a lifestyle change. I wish you luck on your journey!!