Hi, my name is Angie. I am 19 years old and weigh 190 lbs. I have been considerable overweight all of my life, and feel it is time for a change. I was recently diagnosed with a depression and anxiety problem. This makes it hard to gain confidence in myself. I really need someone to help me gain will power and motivation. My husband is away for the next five months and I want to be 145 by the next time I see him. PLEASE HELP!!

Hi there. I will be more than happy to e-mail and talk to you. E-mail me at tazmaninadevil@hotmail.com and put Shelby in the subject field.

Shelby

wow you are married at 19? i think that is awesome. i know this is off of the diet talk but this is interesting. how did you guys do it and how is it being so young? you see, im planning on doing the same thing?

Hi Angie:

I am a wee bit older than you (36), but fat knows no age limits!

It is great that you want to change your current lifestyle -- you are very courageous to see that you deserve to feel good.

I have been heavy since I had my first child 15 years ago -- I am finally ready to get rid of all this extra skin . I started out needing to lose 100 pounds, now I just need to lose 77 more! I feel amazing and know I will NEVER go back to my old ways.

Lose weight for yourself -- don't do it for anyone or anything else. I used to try and lose weight for a wedding anniversary or for a vacation or for my husband. This approach just didn't cut it. It sounds like it's OK because you have a goal, but ultimately it is just too shallow to hang your hat on. I want this for me -- and I think this is why this time is so different.

Go out for a walk -- it doesn't matter how short it is -- just go outside and try it. You will be surprised at how addictive it will become.

We are here for you!
Julie

[This message has been edited by JulesK (edited 09-05-2000).]

Hi, I would love to help you...both by e-mail and if you would like by a different way of life. I know everyone hates diets I think I am at the top of the list but I just got on this diet that doesn't feel like a diet I lost 7 pounds last week and never felt hungry. Let me know if you want to do this together. My e-mail is
mosaico@rescueteam.com
Hope to hear from you soon, Alicia