I am 23 years old and weigh 233 lbs. This has got me extremely depressed. I am 5'8" so my ideal weight (personally) is 145 lbs. That is 88 pounds!! I'm looking to talk to someone who can help motivate - maybe someone who needs motivation as well. The ideal diet buddy would be someone who can e/mail frequently, someone who won't give up on me! I won't give up on you either! Please write me at molly_jensen@yahoo.com

I recently requested a buddy too. I get depressed pretty easy about the amount of weight I need to lose but I never seem to do anything about it. Until today, I went to the closest convenience store and purchased a can of slim fast and a bottle of water. As soon as I get off work I'm buying a case at Wal-mart. I would like to be your buddy if your interested. Hope to hear something soon! Andi

I am in a similar boat with the two of you..except depression is what got me here. I have already lost 25lbs and I have about 125lbs more to go. I find it easier to just focus on 5 or 10lbs at a time. Then it doesn't seem as overwhelming. In the end all those 5 or 10lbs add up! I found it hard to swollow a healthy life-style all at once. So I have been taking it week by week! One week I might focus on exercise. The next week I might focus on getting my milk products in. Now its just second nature to me.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!I'VE BEEN ONLINE FOR HOURS JUST LOOKING FOR ANY AND EVERYTHING THAT WOULD LEAD TO A QUICK WEIGHT LOSS. I STARTED AT A LIPOSUCITON SITE,LOOKED FOR CRASH DIETS AND ENDED UP AT WEBRING IN TEARS WHICH LEAD ME TO THIS SITE. I AM 32 AND 220LBS AND I'VE ALWAYS BEEN WEIGHT CONSCIOUS. BUT I AM NOW AT MY WITS END. WHEN PREGNANT WITH MY 5 YR OLD EVERYONE TOLD ME TO EAT FOR TWO,SO I ATE 2 HELPINGS OF MEAT LOAF AND MASH POTATOES,2 DONUTS,AND I'M SURE YOU GET THE PICTURE. I GAINED 60 LBS. I'VE TRIED WT WATCHERS,MEDICAL WT L0SS GROUPS,PAID MONEY TO DRUG DOCTORS THAT GAVE ME INJECTIONS AND JITTERY DIET PILLS AND AM NOW ON XENICAL. I USED TO BUY EVERY NEW EXCERCISE PRODUCT AND TAPE ON THE MARKET,BUT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO ME HAVING A LACK OF COMMITTMENT. I WILL DO TAE-BO FOR 2 WKS,EAT RIGHT (AND SEE RESULTS) AND THEN LAPSE. I WAS THIN THE EARLY PART OF MY LIFE AND AFTER GOING TO A FAMILY GATHERING RECENTLY AND HEARING ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT HOW BIG I'VE GOTTEN I AM FINALLY STARTING TO GET SAD ABOUT THIS.I HAVE A CLASS REUNION COMING UP AND AM DETERMINED TO WEAR SOMETHING FORM FITTING AND SLEEVELESS.I KNOW EVERYTHING I NEED TO DO BUT MAYBE KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE WHO IS TRYING ALSO WILL HELP ME AND THEM ALSO. I WILL CHECK IN DAILY W/HOPE OF ENCOURGAGEMENT.

Rachel...don't be discouraged...If you need encouragement I'm the one to give it. I too have weight to lose, not as much but still I'm looking the demon in the face. I have tried a few other diets out there also and have been discouraged because they are either not practical or purse draining! What I decided to do was combine information from diets, vitamins, and natural supplements to form my own weight loss plan. Today is the first day that I started it. It does not included skipping any meals or starvations. It includes snacks and desserts. Of course exercising and everything in moderation. But I am a stay-at-home mom with two small children and a will to fit back into my wedding dress. I would be more than happy to team up with you and even share my own plan and information...FOR FREE!!! I'm not talking about a diet plan but a simple lifestyle you can literally live with...I know I sound like an infomercial....but I'm telling the truth...so if you're in search of a buddy...we may as well make it go! God Bless Originally posted by Rachel:
HELP!!!!!!!!!!I'VE BEEN ONLINE FOR HOURS JUST LOOKING FOR ANY AND EVERYTHING THAT WOULD LEAD TO A QUICK WEIGHT LOSS. I STARTED AT A LIPOSUCITON SITE,LOOKED FOR CRASH DIETS AND ENDED UP AT WEBRING IN TEARS WHICH LEAD ME TO THIS SITE. I AM 32 AND 220LBS AND I'VE ALWAYS BEEN WEIGHT CONSCIOUS. BUT I AM NOW AT MY WITS END. WHEN PREGNANT WITH MY 5 YR OLD EVERYONE TOLD ME TO EAT FOR TWO,SO I ATE 2 HELPINGS OF MEAT LOAF AND MASH POTATOES,2 DONUTS,AND I'M SURE YOU GET THE PICTURE. I GAINED 60 LBS. I'VE TRIED WT WATCHERS,MEDICAL WT L0SS GROUPS,PAID MONEY TO DRUG DOCTORS THAT GAVE ME INJECTIONS AND JITTERY DIET PILLS AND AM NOW ON XENICAL. I USED TO BUY EVERY NEW EXCERCISE PRODUCT AND TAPE ON THE MARKET,BUT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO ME HAVING A LACK OF COMMITTMENT. I WILL DO TAE-BO FOR 2 WKS,EAT RIGHT (AND SEE RESULTS) AND THEN LAPSE. I WAS THIN THE EARLY PART OF MY LIFE AND AFTER GOING TO A FAMILY GATHERING RECENTLY AND HEARING ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT HOW BIG I'VE GOTTEN I AM FINALLY STARTING TO GET SAD ABOUT THIS.I HAVE A CLASS REUNION COMING UP AND AM DETERMINED TO WEAR SOMETHING FORM FITTING AND SLEEVELESS.I KNOW EVERYTHING I NEED TO DO BUT MAYBE KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE WHO IS TRYING ALSO WILL HELP ME AND THEM ALSO. I WILL CHECK IN DAILY W/HOPE OF ENCOURGAGEMENT.

Sorry I forgot to give my email address sweetiehog@hotmail.com Originally posted by Nichole:
Rachel...don't be discouraged...If you need encouragement I'm the one to give it. I too have weight to lose, not as much but still I'm looking the demon in the face. I have tried a few other diets out there also and have been discouraged because they are either not practical or purse draining! What I decided to do was combine information from diets, vitamins, and natural supplements to form my own weight loss plan. Today is the first day that I started it. It does not included skipping any meals or starvations. It includes snacks and desserts. Of course exercising and everything in moderation. But I am a stay-at-home mom with two small children and a will to fit back into my wedding dress. I would be more than happy to team up with you and even share my own plan and information...FOR FREE!!! I'm not talking about a diet plan but a simple lifestyle you can literally live with...I know I sound like an infomercial....but I'm telling the truth...so if you're in search of a buddy...we may as well make it go! God Bless

Nichole thank you for your reply.I am definetly interested in working together and I would love to trade information. Eventhough I have tried everything out there in my heart I know that I just need to make better choices,work on portion control and incorporate regular excercise.I still want to eat normal which sounds like what your working on also. What we also have in common is that I am a stay at home mom of 2 with an old wedding dress calling my name(smile). I will email you directly but still up date this site in hopes to encourage others.

Thanks