ME

Sep 13, 2012

I remember weighing 138lbs. I was in 6th grade and chubby.  Most of my friends weighed about 100lbs. I envied the style of clothes they were able to wear. Not just the sizes but from where they shopped. My parents were divorced and my mom was trying to raise 4 kids on a waitress' salary. Our clothing stores were Kmart, Ames, and even second hand stores. I never complained to my mom because I knew she was doing the best she could. Being the oldest makes you understand these things. I always felt fat my whole life. I would turn to food for comfort. Any money given to me for babysitting, birthdays, holidays, etc. went to food. I would treat my friends and siblings to Mcdonald's, or even the corner store for sodas and candy. Sometimes I would treat my sister to the corner cafe for a hot chocolate and piece of pie. I was only 11 or 12 but felt so much more mature. I even left a tip, lol.

When I got married at age 18 I weighed 150lbs. I tried all the diets prior to my wedding but only failed.....miserably.

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