Anyone here fat (or just chunky/chubby) and OK with it??

**craftypam** · 07-06-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Quiltin' Mama

Since having children I gained 30 to 40 lbs. In January I decided I wanted to go back to what I weighed when I felt my healthiest...what I weighed when I got married. I can't say 'I wasn't happy with myself because of my weight' (because happiness comes from within) or 'I didn't like what I looked like' (because I looked fine), but I wanted to lose weight for me and my health. I know that many illnesses and diseases can arise from being overweight, and I didn't want to ever fall into any statistics.

I am happy that I've lost about 30 lbs since January and since joining the Frugal Village "Lose-A-Pound-A-Week Challenge". I have way more energy and feel much healthier. I'd like to thank all the villagers that have encouraged and supported me from the "Lose-A-Pound" thread to live a healthier lifestyle. Anyone is welcome to join the thread because 'the more, the merrier!'.

GOOD JOB on the weight loss. We all know how hard it is.

**ArmyOfFive4God** · 07-09-2009, 01:07 AM

I just posted my goal story. The weight itself didn't bother, but the health issues & knowing the health issues I faced did. I am still over the "ideal" weight, but I'm happy where I'm at. As I stand right now, the health issues & what happens with them will dictate whether I choose to lose more or be fine where I'm at. I have varicose veins, was getting short of breath & was always hot and having hot flashes, I'm a candidate for heart issues, breast cancer & diabetes. I'm also hypoglycemic & have a heart palpitation. I'm also wanting to get a TR, and the weight limit would have been 200#. On that note, 200 was also my deal breaker. I was ok with 195. 200, I was NOT ok with!

I think if you're happy with yourself- party on!

**Ali Lee** · 07-10-2009, 01:17 AM

My girlfriend tells me "I'm fluffy". Kinda like that...fluffy. I'm not real pleased with my weight..I have struggled from day one. But I is what I is.

**Teresa T** · 07-16-2009, 02:04 PM

I'm beyond unhappy with my weight. I comfort myself with food too much.

All attempts to lose weight always seem to fail. I'm glad I'm not at my heaviest though.

I really hate to exercise. I don't like to walk. I was also assaulted by two teenagers walking once. Not sexually but it was traumatic enough. Since then I will get a bit panicked if walking down the street or a park setting.

I have tried the gym membership 3 times and I always end up hating it and it becomes a waste of money.

Not sure what in the heck I'm going to do........

**craftypam** · 07-16-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Teresa T

I'm beyond unhappy with my weight. I comfort myself with food too much.

All attempts to lose weight always seem to fail. I'm glad I'm not at my heaviest though.

I really hate to exercise. I don't like to walk. I was also assaulted by two teenagers walking once. Not sexually but it was traumatic enough. Since then I will get a bit panicked if walking down the street or a park setting.

I have tried the gym membership 3 times and I always end up hating it and it becomes a waste of money.

Not sure what in the heck I'm going to do........

I'm only letting you know if you are interested. I found for myself that a gym wasn't going to work. The anytime doesn't happen. I joined a small weight class. It was 2 times a week from 7:30pm to 8:30 pm. We lifted small weights and did good old fashioned exercises on the floor on mats. It was scheduled and it worked for me. I went for 8 years. Then had health issues and the lady who did it quit. well I had to find something else; I love being in the water so I joined a pool/gym. I skip the gym, but love the pool. I swim lap 4-5 days a week and I can stay longer and do an aerobic class. Because I like the water I go. Just a suggestion about finding something you like and then you will do it.

**Guest57** · 07-16-2009, 03:56 PM

Hey girl...I also hate to walk outside...always makes me nervous! I went to Walmart and bought this DVD called 'Walk Away The Pounds'...it is the best investment I ever made. NO, I am not Skinny, but my body is becoming more toned and I am not out of breath anymore!! And I can do it any time of day or night, no matter the weather!!

**Nana2two** · 07-17-2009, 12:17 AM

Do you have a friend or a moms group,you can walk with. I can understand how scary it must be. When you have once been attacked even if its verbaly.thats all it takes.I have to make myself walk on a tredmill. i had treat myself like a toddler. If you dont walk on that tredmill for 5 minutes you dont get to watch you tv show ,ect. It really does help.

**$2DollarHolla** · 12-15-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm sexy!! Oh, uh, I mean fat.

**lisaflex** · 12-15-2009, 06:31 PM

yep. i am 41. 5'3-1/2 and weigh in at 148lbs! wear a 10 - 12.

but, i do buy GOOD pants and clothing (most of the time...and, on sale!!!) and it helps. i also tailor just about all bottoms i buy. take out front pockets and have them sewn shut, waist and butt taken in as i need the pants to fit in the hips and thighs. i also have to have jacket sleeves shortened quite a bit!

but, all in all, i am quite curvy. i have tried dieting, etc.....but pretty much okay w/ my size. i would love to take off 5 lbs though. but never do...lol

**lottaLove** · 12-15-2009, 06:40 PM

I've struggled with this for a while. I struggled with my weight since I hit puberty. When I hit my peak weight at that time, I got pregnant with DS. It was a pregnancy full of sick mornings and not being able to eat much of anything. So, instead of trying extra hard to eat very healthy, I just ate whatever my body would let me. So I gained 70 pounds.

After DS was born, by some miracle I lost it all and then some. I definitely felt more physically comfortable, but not more psychologically comfortable with myself. After about 3 years, I started to slowly put back on the weight. And then some. And then some more.

At my new heaviest weight, I got pregnant again. Funny how things go.

I wouldn't say I'm unhappy with weight, but I wouldn't say I'm happy either. I prefer feeling 'comfortable' even if that means I'm 20-40 lbs overweight. I mean like comfortable physically when I sit down or lay down. Even if I was super model skinny, after 2 kids I would not look good in a 2 piece, so vanity like that is beyond me. My body is how it is, if I can accept all the stretch marks and whatnot I'm sure I can accept a little cushion on the hips.

**Syn D** · 07-14-2011, 02:09 AM

Fat and Happy here!!!

**alotofgooddeals** · 07-14-2011, 07:36 AM

weigh around 148 and i hate it....and i am not okay with it....started december 10 weighing 159 ugh! and have just been taking it off slowly without a whole lot of trying....I am not good at the trying part but the older i get t he more i worry about my health...I need to be healthy to take care of my family and to think otherwise isn't right....so last night i wanted a chocolate filled cupcake but i knew if i ate it i would be disgusted with myself after so i didnt eat it....I am not aiming at being super thin...however If i could get down to 130 i would be happy....

**Newsnerd68** · 07-14-2011, 09:05 PM

I might have answered this before- can't remember lolz. I'm basically happy with being fat. It hasn't caused me any real issues. I've been belly dancing for 4 years- I perform a minimum of once a week, teach three (soon to be four) belly dance classes a week, practice with my troupe for two hours each week (that's a total of at least 6 hours of dancing per week for those of you playing the home game), I also ride bikes, do yoga and walk a lot.
If I severely restrict my diet, I seem to lose about 20 pounds over the course of a few months and then stay there. Any deviation, and I gain a bit back and hover around the same weight. So, I just eat well, avoid junk, drink lots of water and live. Life's too short to constantly be down on myself about my size.

**oheoh's momma** · 09-06-2011, 09:44 PM

I am a size 18 -20 sometimes it bothers me. But most of the time it does not. I am curvy have a small waist, bigger hips and breasts. I keep my self well most of the time. Hair colored, manied and pedied, give myself facials. Try to dress decent,wear a good bra, good smelling lotion and perfume. Makes me feel good. MY husband can not keep his hands off of me. However their are ladies who make me feel horrible about being heavy.