Trapped In A Cocoon

My weight loss journey.

My Profile

  • Name: in_a_cocoon
  • City: Ottawa
  • Region: Ontario
  • Country: Canada

My Weight Loss

Height: 162.6cm
Start weight: 215.00lb
Current weight: 221.00lb
Goal weight: 130.00lb
Lost to date: -6.00lb
Remaining: 91.00lb

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Why Am I Here?

After googling this page, I asked myself "how could I let myself get to this point?" I never thought I would baloon to the weight I am now because I have always teetered at around 130-140 lbs.
                         I was always known as 'the chubby kid', but I was never fat. It wasn't until I turned 16 that the pounds started creeping up on me. I've always loved food, but I was very active too. Everyday I would walk almost a mile and a half to school regardless of the weather conditions.
                      I'm a mother now, but countless days of stuffing my face late at night have caused me to balloon to 215 lbs. I only own 2 pairs of pants that properly fit me...my other pants have broken zippers or holes in them. I refuse to just 'give in' and go to plus size stores to buy a new wardrobe. I wish I could just be skinny again! I used to be proud of how I looked, now everytime I look in a mirror I cringe.
                        So I need to change...hopefully this time I won't give up.

Comments to this post:

welcome!

welcome to EP! this is a great place - to get support - to vent - to get ideas! get searching and reading blogs! that helps.

a few tips that work for me....

  • drink your water - get at least 64 ounces every day (should be more.... but start with at least that)
  • keep a food log - see everything your putting into your body - how many calorie you are taking in
  • get at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies
  • activity! if you aren't really doing anything yet - start small... take walks!! at least 5 days a week.
  • Weigh yourself at least once a week and track it on here!

okay... thats to get you started... i'm gonna add you to my friends..... thanks for stopping by my blog and for the kind words!  keep in touch!




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