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Garfield Says, "I'm Not Overweight, Just Under Tall."
A personal story in the experience: I Need to Lose Weight
Jan 22nd, 2008
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y weight gain problem started after the birth of my first child, 11 years ago. After Michael was born in 1996 I went back into my size 7 jeans. I then followed my doctor's advice and went on the depo-provera shot. I have not been the same since. In as little as 6 months I went from a size 7 to a size 24. Not to mention the emotional and physical abuse that I suffered from my ex. When I left my ex in December of 97 I had gone down to a size 12. I have had two more children since then and I am now in a size 16 and weigh 188.5 lbs. I should be between 117 and 146 lbs. I have joined Weight Watchers with a group of my friends and in one week have lost 3 lbs. It is a start and my goal is to feel better, I have terrible asthma, and feel sexy again. My loving husband says, "You look fine." But I don't feel fine, I want to be more attractive and feel better. So my goal weight is 120 lbs cuz I think 117 would make me look ill. And I am giving myself till August to lose 30 lbs, and I want it all off by the time my one and only brother gets married in May 2009. (If I can lose it all by October 2008 to show off myself at my husband's best friend's wedding I'd be ecstatic!!) 
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  | Posted Jan 22nd, 2008 at 5:53PM It helps to have the support of friends. Make sure you exercise too (especially with your friends) not only is the talking good therapy but the exercise is mood enhancing. Good luck! +2 nods   |
 | Posted Jan 23rd, 2008 at 8:49AM Good Luck!! I empathize with you about how having children can really add to your weight. My twins' pregnancy topped out around 215, and I am a really short, small person, so for me that was REALLY big! I am still trying to lose it....hang in there! +2 nods |
 | Posted Mar 14th, 2009 at 8:01PM Best of luck!! Diet is at least 60% of body shape, but don't neglect exercise! I am an asthmatic as well... I take Advair once at night and once in the morning... I pre-treat with albuterol inhaler about 10 minutes prior to running... I warm up slowly, and then I can work hard... Its an uphill battle for us with asthma, but you can do it!! And to quote Sir Mix-A-Lot, "You can do side bends or sit-ups, but PLEASE don't lose that butt!" =P +2 nods |
 | Posted Apr 12th, 2009 at 9:07AM It's coming up to May 2009.....how did it go ? +2 nods |
 | Posted Apr 13th, 2009 at 5:39PM Yes, it helps to lean on friends. in my experience, they'll help you through these difficult times! +2 nods |
 | Posted May 2nd, 2009 at 9:42AM, last updated May 2nd, 2009 at 11:02AM I too suffer from the "overweight" status quot from the doctors. I am 178lbs and am 5'8". Technically I should be 140lbs. Before I go one about my weight problems I should tell you that I am part Lebanese so I have a huge bone structure. So my hip bones and rib cage sticks out already, but i should be thinner. I think women should be happy the way they are because honestly, I think bigger women are sexier. I hate hugging and cuddling with sticks. I use to date a 6'1" 120 lbs male who hurt to lay my head on. +2 nods |
 | Posted Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:27PM I am also "under tall" so I do feel you... Good Luck! Knock their socks off! |
 | Posted Nov 6th, 2009 at 10:43AM I also know how it is to be "undertall"......I hope you have met your goal and even past it, and no matter what I'm sure you looked awesome at the wedding. Congrats and keep up the good work |
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