Iam sick of living

atypicalsmith

Just do it! Think of counting calories as a temporary fix until you get to your goal, then you can do maintenance, yay! As long as you keep your calories in check and exercise just a little, it will happen. Slowly, maybe, but it WILL happen. Just today someone (after losing nearly 20 pounds) asked me if I was losing weight. Wow, was I thrilled! It takes about 20 to 25 pounds to notice a difference, and this usually takes three or four months. But when compared to how long it took you to gain it? It's a snap!

efrensgirl2015

Many of us feel that way starting out but even if you keep taking baby steps forward you WILL get there. Read other's success stories and you will see that they have been where you are or much worse and yet they got it together and that helps you see you will too. It won't happen tomorrow, or next week but it will happen.

Oldbitcollector

@Dreamless90 -- Hang in there! It's said that the journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. You didn't get to where you are overnight, the solution won't be an overnight fix either, but YOU CAN DO IT! Take small steps and soon you'll look back and see progress.

maggiebrost

How's this for reverse psychology. I also just started a week ago, and have gained 2 pounds! But I'll get the hang of it. I love this app. So far every single thing I've barcoded is in the app. Way better than weight watchers.

FatFreeFrolicking

Oh honey, please don't say you are sick of living. Life is a precious gift! A gift many take for granted. You are so young and have a full life ahead of you.

I'll be honest with you… weight loss is hard. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Take it one step at a time. Don't try to do too much at once or you will get overwhelmed. The key is slow and steady. Keep at it and you will reach your goals.

I recommend:

• Logging your food on MFP honestly and consistently. Consistency is key
• Purchasing a food scale if you don't have one already. Measuring cups/spoons aren't accurate, except for liquids.
• Setting a reasonable and realistic calorie goal.
• Getting some form of physical activity each day… even if it is just 15 minutes! Whenever I workout, I always feel better.

FatFreeFrolicking

dreamsless90 wrote: »

I have just joined MFP.its like i need motivation every day.i failed every day by eating something that is not suppoesd to.when my sis tells me dont eat this n that, u can do it, then its something that someone belives me..

Tell your sister to zip it. This is YOUR journey- not hers.

As long as you have no medical conditions, you can eat whatever your heart desires. But you have to eat in moderation and use portion control. Remember, you will slip up. You will overeat. You will binge. It's part of the process. It gets easier.

LouiseHappy

This is definitely a journey, some days are better than others. There is a free meditation challenge online by Deepak Chopra and Oprah, if u r familiar with them. I use meditation to balance moods when I am low, and it does happen once and a while, less and less as I grow older. Beautiful body is not about external validation or opinions of others , but it is always only about internal balance. Otherwise change is harder than it should be. As soon as you make small changes in your perception of yourself in the world, your world will become more and more kinder and exciting to live in. This is your life, your mind, and your body, so you are the boss! :-)

MynameisJerryB

Dreamsless90, are you still with us? Don't give up

dreamsless90

chivalryder

How old are you, OP?

tekkiechikk

Dreamsless, maybe weight loss isn't the real problem. It sounds like depression might be. Is there someone (other than family) you can talk to, like a therapist? From someone who's struggled with her weight her entire life, I know that trying to lose weight for the wrong reason is guaranteed failure.

Perhaps try setting small, realistic goals that you can reach every day, such as eating less of a "bad" food (and as other's have said, there are no bad foods) or maybe going for a walk when you normally wouldn't.

Don't quit on us or yourself

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris

I get down and out sometimes, too. We probably all do. The fact that you looked for and found a tool to help you get healthier is a very good sign.

Action makes me feel better. Not necessarily working out, but action as in taking steps. Getting MyFitnessPal, monitoring your calories, making a plan, learning about your body and nutrition, feeling good about the future, taking control. Another thing that helps me immensely is having others depend on me. If you're not working right now maybe you can do some volunteer work---here in the States, animal shelters often need help. You're helping out AND you get to play with the animals.

I was 311 pounds at 24 years old. (I swear that was just a few weeks ago, but I'm 35 now so it must have been a bit longer lol. Time flies.) Had I adopted healthy habits back then I think things in my life would be far better than they are now. But that's ok...I have today and so do you.

So, get up! Get going! Good things are happening!

4leighbee

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »

I get down and out sometimes, too. We probably all do. The fact that you looked for and found a tool to help you get healthier is a very good sign.

Action makes me feel better. Not necessarily working out, but action as in taking steps. Getting MyFitnessPal, monitoring your calories, making a plan, learning about your body and nutrition, feeling good about the future, taking control. Another thing that helps me immensely is having others depend on me. If you're not working right now maybe you can do some volunteer work---here in the States, animal shelters often need help. You're helping out AND you get to play with the animals.

I was 311 pounds at 24 years old. (I swear that was just a few weeks ago, but I'm 35 now so it must have been a bit longer lol. Time flies.) Had I adopted healthy habits back then I think things in my life would be far better than they are now. But that's ok...I have today and so do you.

So, get up! Get going! Good things are happening!

I love this. Once you realize you can help others do [whatever], suddenly life has all kinds of meaning!

Justygirl77

dreamsless90 wrote: »

each day is challlage for me..from waking up to the night i have to fight myself again and again.its just been a week i have stared and its consuming me mentally..its like i couldnt do any thing about it..i am 24 and 130 kg

So sorry, that stinks!
It makes a difference to go for walks, take walks through out the day, starting in the morning, to boost your mood. I have felt low like that before, too. It's no fun.

scottacular

dreamsless90 wrote: »

each day is challlage for me..from waking up to the night i have to fight myself again and again.its just been a week i have stared and its consuming me mentally..its like i couldnt do any thing about it..i am 24 and 130 kg

You need to see a doctor and get referred to someone who can help with these thoughts. Been there myself, it's a horrible place to be but it's a reversible situation.