What was your "Moment"?

lucyavery · December 13, 2008

I was so tired of being sick and tired and fat. I made an appointment with a Registered Dietican, I needed some help. I followed the diet she put me for a total of 1 1/2 days. I was disgusted with myself that I could not follow a proper eating plan. I then spoke to one of my aunts who told me she had the lap band done and had lost 30 pounds. I talked to my husband about it, once again and this time he agreed. I have never looked back I'm so glad I did it.

San Diego Mom · December 13, 2008

My story...

I have been heavy all of my life...although I was overweight, I was a very active child - swam competively for years. In college things just spiraled out of control - I was no longer swimming and hit 262 (5'10") - that was the last time I weighed myself and am sure that I got higher. It got to the point that I would only wear sweat pants cause nothing else really fit. After college I lost weight by going on extreme diets and working out for hours. In 2004 I made it to my lowest at 178 but was eating about 500 calories and working out 6 days a week for 2 hours. I was always hungry and drank coffee to numb it. food was this horrible issue. In 2006 I had my first son and gained 60+ lbs - I only lost 30 of it. I then had my daughter this year (July 2008) and gained an additional 20. I was at 225. While my BMI was not excessively high (32) I realized that this was the time to do it. I was back to wearing sweats, feeling horrible about myself and was beginning to effect my relationships. My "moment" came when I yelled at my husband for giving our son a french fry..."I don't want him to be fat" WHOA. I don't want my children to have the issues with food that I have.

I am back to wearing regular clothes. I have a way to go, but am losing weight without being hungry. I am eating in moderation. I still struggle but know that it will get easier.