Fakers Fat Club

[Angie]

I know it's not a nice name but ideas would be welcome. I will keep the post running [if ok with mods] for a week or so. If there is enough interest we could set a start date and be there for one another.
I am seriously overweight and MUST lose weight SOON. I am breathless and find it hard to walk any distance. I also suffer from a condition called Fibromyalgia which makes exercise very difficult at this size. I am a mother of two girls, aged 6 and 7 and would love to be there for them when they grow up but know if I don't do something soon - I won't be.
Being this size has also seriously damaged my confidence and apart from going to work - I will not leave the house. [in-laws have to take kids to school].
I even hide in the Fakers bar cos I'm too shy to come out
I have dieted on and off for years but now I must do it, as I am becoming seriously depressed about the whole thing.
Sorry for waffling - what a depressing thread - sorry.

[swanwitch]

Count me in, hotscotch! I need to lose a huge amount. I hate not being able to wear the clothes I want, rather than anything I can find that fits. I hate the sight of myself dressed or undressed and my confidence is at an all-time low. I'll join you and we can support each other when the going gets tough, even if no-one else is interested!

[silenthill]

I have a lot of weight to lose, at the moment I have been prescribed Xenical, next week I find out if it's worked, I'm not sure if it will because I don't eat a lot of fat, I don't eat that much to be honest, I've always kept my calorie intake to around 1000 a day.

I've been unwell for quite some time now, I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome too which doesn't help with the weight, I have a lot of abdominal problems with pain and a lot of other stuff going on in that area, so I can't exercise much (I walk my dog, that's it) to help with the weight problem.

I'm currently waiting to see specialists in September and waiting to hear about operations too.

I may not be able to join in with you guys but I will help support whoever has a problem with their weight though, it's good to talk about it with others in the same situation.

[juliejuliejulie]

I neeeeeeeeeeeedddddddddd help - i can lose it no problem i just don't have the will power and i want to get back into clothes i wore yrs ago - i have basically put on a few extra stone and its not doing me any good anymore, and i twisted my ankle about 2 yrs ago and everytime i walk on i keep going over it - could this mean i have weak ankles or damaged a ligiment?

[MissLead]

Me too - definitely count me in. And fakers fat club sounds alright to me. No point in beating about the bush. The FFC it is then

I've also got a terrible smoking habit - 20 plus a day and done that since I was 14. Between the flab and the fags I'm heading for an early grave. It's so stupid, but I keep at both of them anyway. I'm sure Freud would have a field day with me, this need for so much oral gratification.

[Angie]

Thanks for replying guys. It should get me quite motivated. I thought about Monday being the starting date as the kids go back to school then. I know Scotland went back a couple of weeks ago. Anybody got any other ideas for a date if this doesn't suit.
When we start, I think we should all get weighed on the first day and report our losses weekly [or gains ] No-one has to post their actual weight but it would be nice if we could all see each others progress and discuss what works for us.
We could also post recipes and meal ideas for families, for one, on a budget, going out, dinner parties etc.
Please let me know if all of this is ok for you all and if the date to begin is suitable.
Thank you
Angie

[smoif]

What a brilliant idea. Nice one Hotty

I know exactly how you feel. It can be hard to decide whether the weight gain causes the anxiety and depression or whether the depression came first, but I do know I spent many years hiding away, just like you. I have sorted out a great deal of the depression, and even go to uni now, so there is light at the end of that tunnel, I promise. I just want to give you the biggest hug and wish I lived closer, because support is what is needed.

This may or may not apply here but I have an under active thyroid and would recommend to anyone, that if you put on weight really easily, or can't lose weight despite your best efforts, to get your blood checked. Depression, feeling tired, despite getting plenty of sleep, hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin can also indicate this problem.

Aside from that, count me in. I am always willing to accept and offer support and will post recipes, tips and so on, if anyone is interested.

[Angie]

Hi Smoif
sorry just got to your post. Thanks very much for the great advice and am glad to see that I am not alone in this. Good to see you are getting your depression issues sorted. That's brilliant that you go to uni now - well done - that must have taken real guts and determination. Good luck to you on that.
Re the depression, you have got me thinking about what did come first and will let you know if I come up with an answer to that one . The doctor prescribed me Prozac years ago for the fybromyalgia saying it would not only help the depression but relax my muscles and ease the pain. The problem there was I was a psychiatric nurse for years and saw the problems long term use caused some people. He told me it wasn't addictive but I think addiction is more a personality trait than a physical need for something - and I have a very addictive personality
It's funny you mention hair loss, cos I had alopecia years ago and never until now, connected it with a mental problem, but thinking back a lot of cr@p WAS going on in my life then.
I'm very pleased that you have decided to join the FFC, I think you have a lot to offer and look forward to hearing it. Take care and keep those studies up.
Angie

[Angie]

OMG - I am gonna cry. I just sat for nearly an hour writing replies to Gwenyth, Mislead, Silenthill, Juliejuliejulie and swanwitch on one post. I posted it before I read smoif's post and just went to look at it and it has been exterminated . I am soooo sorry guys. I'm gutted. I will try to re-write them again tomorrow but the general gist of each one was that I am so pleased to see you all on here and look forward to being a part of the FFC. Take care and hope to here from you all soon

[bonnie811]

Hi Hot, am not interested in club, spent most of my life on 1 diet or anotherand since i stopped trying have lost half stone lol. The thing that made me answer ur post was the Fibromyalgia. I also live with this painful syndrome and have good days and bad. If you ever need an understanding ear then please contact me. Not many ppl understand how we feel unless they have been involved with it.
Take care