i have been suffering from depression for over the last ten months or so, and its solely due to massive weight gain..

around this time last year I was at a healthy 66 k.g. (for my height of 5 feet 9 inches).. but then i had a cyst surgery in the abdomen and was kept away from working out for months.. i put on a lot of weight, but shed it all of in a month ( rather foolishly) by doing crash diet..

then i started binging.. and with part time jobs and university, working-out also became less frequent.. soon the weight came back.. and as my friends started pointing out how chubby i have became i got frustrated and ate more.. whatever work-out i did disappeared..

i wasn't that every thing was always this lousy in terms of motivation.. my girl friend have been really supportive all this time and encouraged me to work-out and eat healthy.. and there have been weeks when i have been really motivated by her and stayed healthy.. but then i wud go to my university and my friends would call me 'a fat bastard' (boy i hate that phrase).. and soon i'll start binging again...

right now i am 17 k.g. over-weight

but starting from today, i am getting back on track.. i have started working out every morning.. and i am eating properly.. my girl-friend and i have our fourth year anniversary in a few months, and i want to lose some weight before that and surprise her..

but i really need motivation from peers who understand what exactly i am going thru .. i have been going thru different posts and diaries of the members at wlf and its helping me out a lot.. i plan to start my own diary from tomorrow..

thanks and best of luck with ur weight-loss

hi, glad to see you onboard! Just keep your chin up and you'll get there! Don't forget, the weight didnt' come on overnight, its not gonna leave overnight either. But you will get there!

good luck and let us know if you have any questions!

thanks a lot

Keep the faith. You can do it.

Here's a little affirmation that might help...

I am able to do this.
I am really able to do this.
I am doing this now.
I AM, I AM, I AM.

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Blessings to you.

Welcome
It is so true the weight did not happen overnight so don't expect it to come off that way. It is really helpful to have goals like one or so a week. Keep track of your goals and you will find yourself enjoying the process. Especially when you see results. No better feeling in the world than that.
They also say that the slower you take it off the healthier it is and it stays off longer. Hang in there you can do this. So good luck.
Tina

WELCOME!!!!!!You can do it, is RIGHT!!! Taking these first steps is what matters! I can tell you that my journey, and my accountability to myself has been so much easier since joining this forum! The support that is received here is so much better sometimes than what is really going on in our real lives! The fact that you have realized that the people you are surrounding yourself with are having a negative affect on you and your habits is an AMAZING discovery. I believe that through DISCOVERY, we can acknowledge the weakness, and turn it into a STRENGTH!!!

I have faith that you WILL reach your goal!!! And your "honey" will love the surprise!!!! Good LUCK!!!!

You have totally come to the right place. The fact that you have someone that loves and supports you in this battle is a huge step. I look forward to seeing your progress, Michelle

thank you so much for all ur support.. it really means a lot .. i completed day one.. it was great.. i did cardio in the morning and did a weight training in the evening.. i plan to do cardio at least five days a week and do weight training at least 3 times.. i ate three proper meals and had fruits when i felt like snacking.. i feel good.. i plan to eat the same today and repeat yesterday's performance, taking it from one day at a time...

once again, thank u guys so much

See you can do it. I always get pumped after having a great day. It shows you how easy it can be. But there will be days that you will need to pick yourself up with the help of others. Have a good day Tina

WHAT A GREAT DAY 1!!!!!

Day Two completed successfully.. into day three...

thank u.. thank u

with u guys there it seems possible

Good work and good luck!

So nice to meet you. You can definitely make progress and with 17 kg or 37.4 pounds to lose, you can lose it in a relatively short period of time. Just keep having good days and REFUSE depression. Make sure you rest up adequately between weight lifting sessions. You'll know if you over do it. I'm just starting myself at the gym. (I'm so stiff!)

Way to go!