Freaking out to see my family!

[AbbySmith22]

Hi everyone, this is my first post here. My name is Abby, and I'm a college student (in my sophomore year). I never used to have a problem with my weight, in fact I could eat pretty much anything and stay thin. My parents are super skinny and active health freaks!

I'm 5'7" and up until a year ago, I weighed around 130 lbs. However, in the last year I've put on a horrific amount of weight: I'm now 220 lbs on a good day. Mostly all the weight went to my tummy, hips and thighs. I have really bad saddlebags, cellulite, and my thighs chafe

I will be the first to admit that my lifestyle is the reason for this big weight gain. It's been really hard for me to eat well in the dorms, and I've been eating too much and too unhealthy. The thing is, even though I see what it's doing to my body, I can't bring myself to stop. On my rare days when I am feeling motivated, I'll try to go for a run but I'm out of breath in less than 5 minutes. I feel defeated by this, and ashamed that I somehow let this happen.

I'm really freaking out though, because I'm going home to see my family for the first time in over a year. I haven't told my parents about the weight gain because I literally have no idea how. I feel so insecure already about my body, and I think I will die of shame when I get off the plane and see everyone. Has anyone experienced this before? How did you deal with it? And how did you motivate yourself to actually lose weight?

 

[fitgirlsdiary]

I think that your parents will be really worried, but for the same reasons you should be worried - your health.

I've gained weight too, but my parents were watching me do that for over 2 years.
We had constant fights because of my late night eating habits and junk food addiction, but believe me all of that is nothing compared to what's going to happen when you realize it yourself that you've crossed the line.

It clicked to me, 3 years ago, after I got diagnosed with gastritis and I decided to change my life - so I did.

Believe me, you're in front of a tough period, but as long as you are aware of the fact that that's the best way for you, you're all set.

People can talk and talk, but you are the one that have to say - I want a new me.

So I believe that your parents will be upset, just try not to think about it that way.
Instead of overthinking how would they react, sit down and make a plan about your weight loss.
There are tons of free workout programs all over the internet, so don't wait a second more - pick one and start building stronger you.

When you announce your parents that you've already started working on it, I believe they'll be nothing but supportive.

Hope I helped