My Dearest Diary,

I can't tell you how happy I am to now have you as a friend - someone I can be completely honest to about my shameful/embarrassing weight issues...without fear of judgement or pity or any other human emotions LOL

In the spirit of honesty, I've got to disclose a couple things to you upfront as we start our friendship:

1. Being that you can't see me, I'll need to let you know upfront that I am fat spelled F-A-T. Not the 'Phat' as in Kimora Lee Simmon's Baby Phat designs nor the Phat as in the ethnic fab, chic, hip...Nope, I am more of a flabs/cheeks/ and hips, and well maybe stomach, and thighs too uhm... FAT. I currently weigh 182 lbs and stand at 5'7.

2. I am planning to lose about 37 lbs - so please try not to act surprise or become a jealous friend when I get there like some friends do when you lose weight.

3. I should probably let you know I plan to do this in about 3 months. It's may put a slight strain on our relationship, and there may be times I just don't feel like talking to you cause I am mad as hell or I may rant and rave at you ...you know how the mood goes when your body is changing.
Ok, maybe you don't but you have been warned I am human and humans sometimes get cranky when they go through changes.

4. I will be closely watching my diet and trying to control my sometimes incessant urge to keep on eating for no sane reasons. I will tell you about it as honestly as I can. Sometimes shame may keep me from telling you all in one go but I promise to tell you all till I purge all the shame out of me - no pun intended.

5. I expect that you and all the good folks on this forum will be my support group as I don't know any other people struggling with weight in my immediate circles.

6. How realistic is this goal?

7. You ask when do we start? - My Dear Diary, don't be silly we have started already -


Yours Truly,

FMF (Formerly Ms Fat)

That was the best diary entry I have read so far. With your sense of humor you will go far. Good Luck!!! You can do it!

thanks Gizmo

FMF'S DIARY SPEAKING

Don't worry we can do it..... just type the pages and yell as much as you want. I'm a diary and I have no feelings. The only thing is can you not use a fine point pen????? That tickles........................................... ......



Welcome to the forum

Lee

Dear Diary,

My day was A-OK today. No, it was a good day.

Here's what went right:

- I found this inspiring forum and quickly got myself situated
- I ate right the entire day - having 2 eggs for breakfast, handful of nuts for snacks, mixed vegs for lunch, and a salad for dinner
- I ran for 15 mins and brisk walked for 45
- I drank 8 glasses of water
- Nothing not even boredom triggered my urge to eat and eat and eat....

What went wrong:
I had dinner a little later than I prefer - I was done eating by 7pm whereas I like to be done by 5:30 - 6pm at the latest...oh well...

All-in-all, it was still a good day.

Goodnight,

FMF

Sounds like a good day! Welcome to the forum. It's great!