Is There Any Hope For Me?

[Stormy Lady]

I've joined WW probably 25 times in the last 30 yrs. I had success when it was the exchange program but now that it's the Flex and Core plan, I just can't seem to do it anymore.

My scale only goes to 440 and I weigh more than that now. I have no idea what I weigh. I think maybe 445? Anyway, I was going to try SB. But right now I don't have the money to buy the food I need PLUS will it even work for someone as huge as me?

I feel that I have lost all hope. I know I MUST lose weight and I resent it so much! Guess maybe the resentment is a huge part of the problem, too. But I have no choice. Winter will be here soon and I don't have any shoes to wear - been wearing Crocs since last spring. The only pair of gym/tennis shoes I own - I don't even know if I can reach to get them on let alone tying them. I am so fed up and depressed with myself. I won't have shoes or a coat to wear in a few months so why do I hesitate? Guess I don't feel like anything is really going to work.

I was in the hospital back in June with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Between my weight and fiances, death seemed the best way out. Nothing has changed except my meds and I don't feel suicidal anymore (or as much?) but sometimes it sure does seem like the best way out. My knees are killing me constantly and it's SO hard to walk anywhere due to the pain PLUS I get so out of breath I feel like I could pass out. I just can't find the motivation to get started 'cause I'm already too far gone and have no idea how long it would take to even feel any better.

What's the most anyone has ever lost on SB? Is it possible to lose 300 lbs.?

Thanks for anyone listening.

[french]

It sounds to me that you are here for pity not help. I'm sorry if that was harsh but in order for anyone to be a true success they need to start off positive. Instead of saying I cant afford the food why not say hey I have very little to no money but maybe I will buy a something healthy instead of what I have been eating. Small changes make a world of difference...Rome wasnt bulit in a day and your weight loss will not be over night. .It is going to a long hard road...But you are worth it,!!!!!!!!!! you need to believe in yourself, and then and only then others will start to believe in you as well..... I know you can do this and yes there is hope but you have to want it bad enough to make it happen. Ask yourself everyday what can I do to make myself proud !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And do it....

And just to let you know that I think very little of a person who tries to check out before there time. Its a easy way out for you but what about the folks that you leave behind?? It sucks !!!! I know that first hand..So please no more talk of that Ok......

What I do want to hear is how your going to change the quality of your life... what tiny tiny steps are you going to start with???? I wish you all the best I really do. we are here for you if you are serious about making a change.....
French

[Stormy Lady]

French - Sorry if you feel I'm looking for pity. I was looking for some compassion and understanding. Yes, you were harsh and yes you have some good points. I know one must be ready to make a commitment to change their life. However, when someone suffers from severe depression that is not so easy to accomplish.

Yes, it may be the coward's way out to commit suicide but when one feels there is nothing left and their everyday life and problems seem overwhelming and nothing but pain, one ceases to really give a $#!$#@.

When you don't have money to buy lean meats and vegetables and have maybe $20 to buy food for a 2-week period saying I'll try and buy more healthy food is completely unrealistic. It ain't gonna happen! $20 only goes so far and if it means mac & cheese and $.67 packages of hot dogs, but you at least have SOMETHING to eat, you buy what you can.

I'm sorry if I offended you - I was just curious if someone can really lose 300 lbs. on SB and approximately how long it would take.

[tom]

300 lbs ... 2 years.

Originally Posted by Stormy Lady

French - Sorry if you feel I'm looking for pity. I was looking for some compassion and understanding. Yes, you were harsh and yes you have some good points. I know one must be ready to make a commitment to change their life. However, when someone suffers from severe depression that is not so easy to accomplish.

Yes, it may be the coward's way out to commit suicide but when one feels there is nothing left and their everyday life and problems seem overwhelming and nothing but pain, one ceases to really give a $#!$#@.

When you don't have money to buy lean meats and vegetables and have maybe $20 to buy food for a 2-week period saying I'll try and buy more healthy food is completely unrealistic. It ain't gonna happen! $20 only goes so far and if it means mac & cheese and $.67 packages of hot dogs, but you at least have SOMETHING to eat, you buy what you can.

I'm sorry if I offended you - I was just curious if someone can really lose 300 lbs. on SB and approximately how long it would take.

[Stormy Lady]

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate the information.

[tom]

Originally Posted by Stormy Lady

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate the information.

The point is that it can be done. You need to just start. It did not get put on all at once and it will not come off all at once.

Have you spoke to your doctor about this? You need to!

You will also need to exercise regularly. This can all be done ... but you need to start NOW!

[Stormy Lady]

My dr. always suggests WW and he's also recommended WLS but I can't afford the surgery plus I'd rather not live that way.

The biggest problem getting started is the finances - as I stated I really don't have money right now to buy what I need. But I would like to get started as soon as I get paid again or whenever I have what I need.

I know now it can be done and it's going to be a long journey but it will be well worth it.

Thanks.

[french]

Originally Posted by Stormy Lady

French - Sorry if you feel I'm looking for pity. I was looking for some compassion and understanding. Yes, you were harsh and yes you have some good points. I know one must be ready to make a commitment to change their life. However, when someone suffers from severe depression that is not so easy to accomplish.

Yes, it may be the coward's way out to commit suicide but when one feels there is nothing left and their everyday life and problems seem overwhelming and nothing but pain, one ceases to really give a $#!$#@.

When you don't have money to buy lean meats and vegetables and have maybe $20 to buy food for a 2-week period saying I'll try and buy more healthy food is completely unrealistic. It ain't gonna happen! $20 only goes so far and if it means mac & cheese and $.67 packages of hot dogs, but you at least have SOMETHING to eat, you buy what you can.



I'm sorry if I offended you - I was just curious if someone can really lose 300 lbs. on SB and approximately how long it would take.

Oh lordy-be I can tell we are going to be really good friends.Do you want to know what I can buy for 20 bucks??? A couple packages of chicken thighs, a bag of brown rice, and some canned veggies till I get paid. There is always a way if your willing. I want you to do me a favor... I want you to start a new post and say I need help... here are the facts :

I'm 440 lbs
I'm broke
I'm depressed

What would be the best way for me to start this diet with very little money. What tiny steps can I start today to improve my life till my next pay check, Girl the help will flow trust me... People around here are wonderful they will give you more advice than you would even need trust me on this okay... Instead of coming here with poor me's take a very differnt approach!!!!!!!

Can I let you in on a little pssss.....I have 40lbs to lose and let me tell you its the battle of battles, and its not so easy for me to accomplish and I'm not depressed...You are not alone we are all on this board for the same reasons... We can all find excuse after excuse as to why we cant but really what good does that do... You can have results or you can have excuses but you cannot have them both..... (A wise cracker once told me) and he was right....

please try a new post...
French