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Hi Luyten,

Wow, sounds like you have tons on your plate, as in, lots going on.  So, do you work for Telus?  They are picketing all over  Edmonton .  I hope it turns out best for everyone. 

I have been overweight just about my entire life as well, so I am not sure what it will be like to be thin again.  My problem is when I was in my early 20's I was stalked and he just about got me, and I was really pretty, now if I lose the weight, I am about 70 lbs over, my fears may come back full force.  I think that is one reason why I stay heavy, it is "safer", no one bothers me.  But yet, on the flip side, I stay single, I have no emotional connections with anyone except my family and friends, which is definitely not the same, I am in a rut.  I have been on my own, no children, one dog, for 3 years now and I am use to it, but I really don't want to grow old alone.

So, I have to face my fears, so I could have better body image, and of course then it would improve my confidence and self image, and be and feel happier and healthier.  It is just so hard, I am finding it difficult to commit to a health routine of exercise and eating healthy.  My habits are so bad, my internal talk is so negative it is difficult to change that.  Do you have the same problem?  If so, have been able to manage it, can you give me some ideas.

I need support and this seems to be the only place viable for me as my family wouldn't be the kind of support I need, all my friends are thin, married, have children and their lives are full.

Take care, 

Jackie

I come to Calgary very often so this should work out great. I have three kds (oldest is 8, the youngest is my only girl who is 4) I too recently finished a bought of surgury (3 within 24 hours, though I was not to live through one in 24 hrs) I have recently been put on pills for my BP and will take them faithfully. I have lost a lot of weight already with clean eating and workouts but have more to lose. When in the foothills I lost even more, but sadly it was mostly leg muscle and not at all where I wanted to lose it. I read Dr Phills book and have finally got the OK to lift again and go on my elliptical. I can now do that again along with watching what I eat and taebo video's. I want to be below 200lbs (that will be a great day) and with this I hope to be healthier and much happier (mostly with myself). If you still wish to have an e-mail buddy, then simply reply to this message and I will send my e-mail address to youe. 

Good luck and best wishes, 

Gary T