New Here - Obese - Need Help [Pics]

[Aashka]

Hi everybody, so I stepped on the scale the other day and was utterly depressed to find that I was 180 pounds I was this weight over 15 years ago, managed to lose it, and I'm mad that I let it all creep back on me. My BMI is close to 31 (I'm 5'4"), so I'm obese. A big part of my weight problems are from getting out of an abusive relationship and getting on antidepressants which made me too tired to exercise.

I have recently changed meds so now I'm slowly getting some energy back. I've posted pics I took recently of what I need to work on. Could use some support, help, accountability buddies, ect. Thanks

 

[alligatorob]

Hey AA, welcome to the forum!

You are wise to be getting this under control now, 31 is just barely obese, and from your pictures you look healthy, lose a little weight and you will be even healthier and happier.

I suggest you start a diary on the weight loss diary page (https://weight-loss.fitness.com/forums/weight-loss-diary.9/ ) and tell us more about yourself and your goals. Its the best way to find the support and advice you are looking for.

I am looking forward to following your progress!

 

[Llama]

I Aashka and welcome! Congratulations on getting out of an abusive relationship; that takes real strength. It´s completely understandable to need help after an experience like that and I´m so glad to hear your energy is coming back. I agree with Rob that starting a diary could be very helpful - if only to have something to look back upon a year from now to see how far you´ve come. You don´t have to be able to do/change everything all in one go. Think of a small change you could make today (adding extra veggies to a meal once a day, or walking for 5 minutes?) and take it slowly. It will start adding up with time.

 

[Nelly2]

You don't look obese at all btw . you basically look the same as me and I'm 24 bmi in 3 kg..

We have 20 year difference basically but if you need an accountability thing, sure ^