Is weight everything??? - Phentermine.com

mommyof2n2007 · May 28th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Okay so don't think I'm crazy or anything, but.. I look in the mirror every morning and see that .. okay yea I do have a roll and a hump here but I mean I don't think of myself as obese.. It really hits you hard when you do the BMI's and you hear the doctor's or what not, and they talk about how unhealthy it is.. I mean I've never been a "skinny" girl but seems like after high school it just went all down hill from there.. (not to mention the two children I had).. But is it just me or does the number on the scale really say whether you're fat or not??

I see it as, if you feel good about it and you're confident with it what does it matter ya know... I mean yes a healthy weight is definitely important, but if I'm in a size 10 and still weigh 185 lbs, that's still gonna be considered unhealthy... Oh by the way that was hypothetically speaking

because I'm nowhere near that, but I'm just saying..

I don't look in the mirror and see fat, I see a pretty "big girl"

that just needs an adjustment, which I will change, due to health.

Maybe I'm going around what I'm trying to say.. Is this making sense to anybody??

notjustanykatie · May 28th, 2008, 12:53 PM

I believe in my heart that NOBODY is happy with being significantly overweight. Just the impact of not being able to shop at normal stores...or when you order desert (after your salad) ppl look at you like you're a slob. Even Drs. act like your lazy. And truth is...until phen I was all of that. I still am fat...but I am thin in my head. It took losing a few lbs to realize that...I was weak...just like the drug addicts under bridges...I was no better. I risked my health...for cheescake...I said to my child (by action) "This pizza is more important than you". I am doing this for my son...cause the truth of the matter is...even though we out number the "thins" society hates fat people...they make fun of them...and IT NEVER FEELS GOOD BEING JUDGED..even if you think you are secure enough to rise above it.

domsmom · May 28th, 2008, 12:55 PM

makes sense to me, i totally know what you mean, i was in sports in high school all three seasons, i was always extremely active and i mean i ate fast food some and had an ice cream cone now and again but i also was eating veggies and fruits too, and i always weighed close to 200 lbs, i always felt good and never saw myself as disgustingly obese, i think it totally depends on who you are, personally, i will be truly happy with myself at about 200 lbs, after high school my activity level stopped completely, so now im working out and watching what i eat a little bit and the weight is coming off but i know i will never weigh 120, its just not me, i am happy being a pretty big girl as you said lol.. so ya i mean i think it just totally depends on how you feel and your body type.

mommyof2n2007 · May 28th, 2008, 01:00 PM

I totally agree, I too am doing this for my two girls.. They're probably gonna be chunky (it's in the genes) but I hope they dont ever have to worry about being fat.. I want to do this and show them that you don't have to be this way ya know, and I want to be able to run around and chase them without getting out of breathe.. (that sounds funny).. It's true though.. Usually I just play it off and I'm like no mommy is busy or mommy had a hard day I'm too tired to do that.. But I don't like saying that I wanna break out of that..

But as far visual, I don't see it like that.. I think that just mentally I have talked myself into thinking that I'm not that big..

KnowledgeWithin · May 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM

...have convinced myself that I'm "not that big" even my mate doesnt think I am but when I walk and tire out in 10 minutes, I know that I am just that BIG and I have to do something about it. I would like to know that when people stare at me its not because they are thinking "damn she must eat all day" which I dont, but that I am just different and everyone cant be in a size 6. The last time I was "skinny" was at the age of 7 so I will never know what it means to be "skinny" but I will know what it means to lose this excess baggage. I dress to a T at all times, and keep myself presentable but I feel I always have to go that extra mile in my appearance so people dont think I just sit and eat all day and dont give a damn about myself! I love me and I love me so much I'm going to change me.

Lets do this for OURSELVES first, and then for those who love us as we love ourselves!

insearchofme · May 28th, 2008, 01:46 PM

Boy, I wish I could see things the way you do mommyof2n2007. Since packing on the pounds this past year, I have never been more miserable in my life. Even now, after losing over 40lbs, all I see is fat, fat, and more FAT!!! My husband compliments me all the time saying how "it won't be long before I am back in my clothes." I have taken pictures to compare, and still see very little difference. I wish that you attitude could be bottled and sold, cuz I would be the first in line.

mommyof2n2007 · May 28th, 2008, 02:19 PM

I have two small children that require my time and although I'm not like the other lady on here with 7 or 8 children but I try to keep myself as busy as my body will let me and not let me being big get to me.. I guess that's why I'm just now deciding to do something about it.. I mean lately I have just been running around the house trying to get clothes finished and keep the floors picked up (which is a job within itself when a two year old is within 10 ft).. But I'm tired of my pants riding up my butt .. lol.. And I'm tired of having that upper roll hang about 2 inches over my nice khaki's ya know.. So I'm not just a bundle of confidence but I know right now it's not all about me, it's about my girls, and that is what keeps me going..

insearchofme · May 28th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Well it sounds like you have the right frame of mind. I have 4 children, 13,4,2, and 1. I keep pretty busy too during the day, but being a former gym rat, it feels like I do nothing. I know that I should be happy with the weight that I have lost so far, but I feel like I could/should be doing more, which is very difficult to do with so many children. I guess I would just like to click my heels, and be back to myself again. Anyway, enough of my pity part...LOL. Your positive attitude is going to help you along this journey. Just having a positive mindset, puts you ahead of the game.

mommyof2n2007 · May 28th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Thanks.. I don't have my first appt until June 14 but I'm hoping it's gonna help me get back to "ME"... and get rid of fat me.. lol

benson012094 · May 28th, 2008, 03:22 PM

I try to tell myself all the time that I'm not a teenager or a supermodel and I am not that bad, but everytime I look in the mirror, even now being 144 and in a size 10 loosely, an 8 tightly, I am still not happy. I still see fat and dimples. I wonder when I will get to the point where I am comfortable in my own skin.

jenstarns · May 28th, 2008, 03:25 PM

I agree that being over weight ****s but I also think that it isn't all about the scale my DH is fit as can be not a ounce of fat on it and I can remember a time him come home from DOC laughing cause according to scale he was overweight

Angela C · May 28th, 2008, 03:55 PM

I love your outlook and attitude! You will get back to you,I just know it

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RickC · May 28th, 2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mommyof2n2007

Okay so don't think I'm crazy or anything, but.. I look in the mirror every morning and see that .. okay yea I do have a roll and a hump here but I mean I don't think of myself as obese.. It really hits you hard when you do the BMI's and you hear the doctor's or what not, and they talk about how unhealthy it is.. I mean I've never been a "skinny" girl but seems like after high school it just went all down hill from there.. (not to mention the two children I had).. But is it just me or does the number on the scale really say whether you're fat or not??

I see it as, if you feel good about it and you're confident with it what does it matter ya know... I mean yes a healthy weight is definitely important, but if I'm in a size 10 and still weigh 185 lbs, that's still gonna be considered unhealthy... Oh by the way that was hypothetically speaking

because I'm nowhere near that, but I'm just saying..

I don't look in the mirror and see fat, I see a pretty "big girl"

that just needs an adjustment, which I will change, due to health.

Maybe I'm going around what I'm trying to say.. Is this making sense to anybody??

I think the BMI is outdated and needs to be revised,it seems to me you have a positive self image,so I would do whats best for you,I stopped caring about what others thought about my weight a long time ago,It's what I think that matters.

May 28th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
mommyof2n2007 Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 100 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 222 Goal Weight: 165	Is weight everything??? Okay so don't think I'm crazy or anything, but.. I look in the mirror every morning and see that .. okay yea I do have a roll and a hump here but I mean I don't think of myself as obese.. It really hits you hard when you do the BMI's and you hear the doctor's or what not, and they talk about how unhealthy it is.. I mean I've never been a "skinny" girl but seems like after high school it just went all down hill from there.. (not to mention the two children I had).. But is it just me or does the number on the scale really say whether you're fat or not?? I see it as, if you feel good about it and you're confident with it what does it matter ya know... I mean yes a healthy weight is definitely important, but if I'm in a size 10 and still weigh 185 lbs, that's still gonna be considered unhealthy... Oh by the way that was hypothetically speaking because I'm nowhere near that, but I'm just saying.. I don't look in the mirror and see fat, I see a pretty "big girl" that just needs an adjustment, which I will change, due to health. Maybe I'm going around what I'm trying to say.. Is this making sense to anybody?? Always a bRiDeSmAiDe never a Bride

May 28th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
notjustanykatie Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 128 Lost Weight: 43 lbs Current Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 150	I believe in my heart that NOBODY is happy with being significantly overweight. Just the impact of not being able to shop at normal stores...or when you order desert (after your salad) ppl look at you like you're a slob. Even Drs. act like your lazy. And truth is...until phen I was all of that. I still am fat...but I am thin in my head. It took losing a few lbs to realize that...I was weak...just like the drug addicts under bridges...I was no better. I risked my health...for cheescake...I said to my child (by action) "This pizza is more important than you". I am doing this for my son...cause the truth of the matter is...even though we out number the "thins" society hates fat people...they make fun of them...and IT NEVER FEELS GOOD BEING JUDGED..even if you think you are secure enough to rise above it. I've got arms and legs on my body... www.myspace.com/notjustanykatie

May 28th, 2008, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
mommyof2n2007 Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 100 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 222 Goal Weight: 165	I totally agree, I too am doing this for my two girls.. They're probably gonna be chunky (it's in the genes) but I hope they dont ever have to worry about being fat.. I want to do this and show them that you don't have to be this way ya know, and I want to be able to run around and chase them without getting out of breathe.. (that sounds funny).. It's true though.. Usually I just play it off and I'm like no mommy is busy or mommy had a hard day I'm too tired to do that.. But I don't like saying that I wanna break out of that.. But as far visual, I don't see it like that.. I think that just mentally I have talked myself into thinking that I'm not that big.. Always a bRiDeSmAiDe never a Bride

May 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
KnowledgeWithin Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 52 Lost Weight: -0 Current Weight: 378lbs Goal Weight: 250lbs	I too... ...have convinced myself that I'm "not that big" even my mate doesnt think I am but when I walk and tire out in 10 minutes, I know that I am just that BIG and I have to do something about it. I would like to know that when people stare at me its not because they are thinking "damn she must eat all day" which I dont, but that I am just different and everyone cant be in a size 6. The last time I was "skinny" was at the age of 7 so I will never know what it means to be "skinny" but I will know what it means to lose this excess baggage. I dress to a T at all times, and keep myself presentable but I feel I always have to go that extra mile in my appearance so people dont think I just sit and eat all day and dont give a damn about myself! I love me and I love me so much I'm going to change me. Lets do this for OURSELVES first, and then for those who love us as we love ourselves! *Love yourself and love will always surround you!!!* SW - 5/28/08 - 378lbs

May 28th, 2008, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
insearchofme Diamond Phenster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CHICAGO, IL Posts: 3,546 Lost Weight: 55.2 LBS Current Weight: 196.8 Goal Weight: 145	Boy, I wish I could see things the way you do mommyof2n2007. Since packing on the pounds this past year, I have never been more miserable in my life. Even now, after losing over 40lbs, all I see is fat, fat, and more FAT!!! My husband compliments me all the time saying how "it won't be long before I am back in my clothes." I have taken pictures to compare, and still see very little difference. I wish that you attitude could be bottled and sold, cuz I would be the first in line. HEIGHT 5' 10" HIGHEST WEIGHT EVER! 252 CW 196.8 Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can! ~Arthur Ashe ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...... WEEK 2 : WATER - over 500oz. EXERCISE - 4.5 WALK - 1 WEIGHT - -4.2

May 28th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
domsmom Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 168 Lost Weight: 19 lbs Current Weight: 280 Goal Weight: 190	makes sense to me, i totally know what you mean, i was in sports in high school all three seasons, i was always extremely active and i mean i ate fast food some and had an ice cream cone now and again but i also was eating veggies and fruits too, and i always weighed close to 200 lbs, i always felt good and never saw myself as disgustingly obese, i think it totally depends on who you are, personally, i will be truly happy with myself at about 200 lbs, after high school my activity level stopped completely, so now im working out and watching what i eat a little bit and the weight is coming off but i know i will never weigh 120, its just not me, i am happy being a pretty big girl as you said lol.. so ya i mean i think it just totally depends on how you feel and your body type.

May 28th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
mommyof2n2007 Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 100 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 222 Goal Weight: 165	I have two small children that require my time and although I'm not like the other lady on here with 7 or 8 children but I try to keep myself as busy as my body will let me and not let me being big get to me.. I guess that's why I'm just now deciding to do something about it.. I mean lately I have just been running around the house trying to get clothes finished and keep the floors picked up (which is a job within itself when a two year old is within 10 ft).. But I'm tired of my pants riding up my butt .. lol.. And I'm tired of having that upper roll hang about 2 inches over my nice khaki's ya know.. So I'm not just a bundle of confidence but I know right now it's not all about me, it's about my girls, and that is what keeps me going.. Always a bRiDeSmAiDe never a Bride

May 28th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
insearchofme Diamond Phenster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CHICAGO, IL Posts: 3,546 Lost Weight: 55.2 LBS Current Weight: 196.8 Goal Weight: 145	Well it sounds like you have the right frame of mind. I have 4 children, 13,4,2, and 1. I keep pretty busy too during the day, but being a former gym rat, it feels like I do nothing. I know that I should be happy with the weight that I have lost so far, but I feel like I could/should be doing more, which is very difficult to do with so many children. I guess I would just like to click my heels, and be back to myself again. Anyway, enough of my pity part...LOL. Your positive attitude is going to help you along this journey. Just having a positive mindset, puts you ahead of the game. HEIGHT 5' 10" HIGHEST WEIGHT EVER! 252 CW 196.8 Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can! ~Arthur Ashe ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...... WEEK 2 : WATER - over 500oz. EXERCISE - 4.5 WALK - 1 WEIGHT - -4.2

May 28th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
mommyof2n2007 Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 100 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 222 Goal Weight: 165	Thanks.. I don't have my first appt until June 14 but I'm hoping it's gonna help me get back to "ME"... and get rid of fat me.. lol Always a bRiDeSmAiDe never a Bride

May 28th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
benson012094 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 2,772 Lost Weight: It goes up and down! Current Weight: 145.4 Goal Weight: 130 - Long term 120 (dream. Have never reached it!)	I try to tell myself all the time that I'm not a teenager or a supermodel and I am not that bad, but everytime I look in the mirror, even now being 144 and in a size 10 loosely, an 8 tightly, I am still not happy. I still see fat and dimples. I wonder when I will get to the point where I am comfortable in my own skin.

May 28th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
jenstarns Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: South TX Posts: 406 Lost Weight: 17 pounds down!!!! Current Weight: 171 Goal Weight: 135	I agree that being over weight ****s but I also think that it isn't all about the scale my DH is fit as can be not a ounce of fat on it and I can remember a time him come home from DOC laughing cause according to scale he was overweight

May 28th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Angela C Platinum Phenster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,759 Lost Weight: 151 Current Weight: 193.4 Goal Weight: 165	I love your outlook and attitude! You will get back to you,I just know it .