The overweight crowd

Great idea :) There is an "overweight" struggle that many don't acknowledge and it is something many people struggle with. There is a lot to consider (self-esteem issues, binge eating, etc.)Hopefully here people can be find a place to talk openly.

I am currently waiting for talking therapy... And i am waiting for weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) in 4-5 months. I would love to chat here to people who are going through/have gone through/are considering going through with weight loss surgery too. I have struggled all my life with my weight and also had a "gastric binding" op 20 years ago, which was unsuccessful. I know a lot about diet, exercise, calories and all things weight related, As i have been through most if not all diet plans, in my search for answers i espunderstandthe feelings of helplessness and worthlessness.

anyone who would like to chat or get support, please feel free to contact me,

This is a excellent thread :).Having any issue with your weight regardless of how it affects you is SO challenging and being overweight carries additional stigma in comparison to other types of weight issues and eating disorders.I just wanted to post and let all the members who might be struggling with any of the issues of being overweight regardless of whether you might be in a position where you are willing to/are considering taking action to change this that I am a listener who can be here for you.

This thread is so great and necessary! I have suffered both bulimia and binge-eating disorder, and I'm currently writing a manuscript where the main character is a sufferer. Body image is something that we claim isn't something to judge, but EVERYONE deserves to feel beautiful! <3 <3 <3

this thread is wonderful , yes i agree there are a lot of things that make us suffer more than the over weightit self , and it is really tough , that noone could understand our own feelings

Hello everyone!! I just want you to know I fully support anyone who is going through these tough times. As long as you believe it so strongly in your heart you can achieve anything!!! ❤️ God bless you all!

I think this is a great idea! I have a personal experience with this in that people don't take overweight people seriously about eating disorders. The general public is thoroughly misinformed about Eating Disorders. They come in all shapes and sizes. It is a mental disorder that can affect people physically, not the other way around.

When I went to my doctor before I got diagnosed with bulimia, he told me that I was average - overweight and that he had seen people with "real" disorders who were my same height and weighed much less than me. It's a shame that people think so closed mindedly.

I Think that it is great that everyone is posting in support of one another. I started a journey a little over a year ago, I am almost at my 50 pound weight loss mark. By no means was I thinking I could make it this far when I started but I am very happy I did. I am still considered over weight but I feel a lot better in my skin. For those who want to lose, the hardest part is getting started. Once you do you kick yourself for not doing it sooner. I'm here for anyone who wants to chat. It's doable, the cravings subside and the confidence slides in.

@tutu22, congratulations on coming up on 50 lbs lost. My mom lost 103 lbs and kept it off for 28 years until she passed. She did it with weight watchers. I joined them and lost 55 lbs, I have put a little bit back on but am working to get those back off. Weoght watchers is kind of like 7 cups for those wishing to lose extra lbs. Keep up the great work!!

Hi. I just want to vent. I feel so sad to be a slave to food. I feel so weak. Sometimes I feel that I am all over 7 cups and all listeners and members are fed up from me and from talking how obese I am. Everyday I'm still alive without having a heart attack is a gift and what I do I keep binge eating. I'm very tired and every bones hurts in my body my knees my feet my shoulders my elbows my wrists everything hurts baaaadly. Any small activity is a great deal for me. Even wearing seat belt is so hard and so tight :'( sitting in chairs outside in restaurants or cafes or cinemas or buses or anyyyyy place is a strugle and full is shameful moments and make me lack seveeeeeeere confidence in my self. I'm 343 lbs and im I think 5'.4 f . It is so hard for me that I walk slowly and when I am out with my friends or family they always wake faster and leave me behind them which really hurts but I don't blame them. When they go for a walk together I feel so sad to go with them bcuz I can never keep up. My family always asks me to do home chores and it is sooo tiring even washing dishes. Going to the bathroom is a great struggle as Its always so small and it is so hard for me the whole thing. Having shower is extremely struggle. Itching my feet is a stugle. Any small thing u take for granted is very hard on very obese ppl . Everyday I say tom I will diet and so many days I say I will never diet. Losing and gaining is so hard. Being called a failure is so hard. No one look at me or find me attractive :( I lost everything since I'm obese my whole life. I wish to be at least overweight or chubby. I don't dare to dream to be normal or thing :'( I'm sorry if I sound so blue. But I'm so blue and I donnow if I will ever lose weight. Aahhhh it just ach my heart to be this faat :'( I remember when I was a kid it took me like a month to understand that I am obese like im really obese and I'm like those ppl who need to diet . It was a great shock for me on very early age like 9 years old. I donnow why I can't be helped. Or I can't help my self :(