Looking for motivation - I've failed before! Looking to lose 2 stone plus

lillyhg

Hi, I'm looking for support as I try and finally lose weight!

I'm 39 years old, 5'4'' and have spent most of my adult life at 12st6lbs. However I bust my ankle a couple of years ago and went up to 14st or so: I tried really hard last year to lose the additional weight without success. Or rather, I lost and gained again the same 6 pounds, then put on ANOTHER 4 pounds. I was using myfitnesspal and not cheating, exercising regularly so it was a mystery why it wasn't working.

So I started this year again, this time giving up alcohol completely until I lose 2 stone (figuring it might be affecting my metabolism beyond the calories), and eating more vegan food. I weighed 14st7lbs on 1 January - today I weigh 13st9lbs which is the point I never went below last year.

When I get to 12st6lbs I'm wondering whether I should keep going - I know a healthy weight is well below but the idea of starting on a 5 stone weight loss journey just seems too hard. I'd appreciate advice from people of whether having shorter goals then reconsidering works or whether I'd be best off setting myself a stretch goal.

At this point I'm just trying to break through this barrier! I'm really motivated to lose the weight - I want to lose it for health reasons, as I've had a number of minor health complaints recently all of which obesity is a risk factor for. I just want to be healthier. All tips will be received with great thanks!

4legsRbetterthan2

Welcome,

I think these two links are extremely helpful and can help you get the most out of MFP:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

The first covers accurate logging and some of the tools in MFP to help you make things easier. The second discusses caloric needs and setting goals. These two posts completely changed my MFP experience and helped me be much more successful, so I hope they do the same for you.

~Best wishes on your journey