Needing encouragment

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  • oceanbreeze27
    oceanbreeze27 Posts: 66 Member
    First of all, you deserve a hearty CONGRATULATIONS for realizing that you cannot and do not want to continue living this way. So CONGRATULATIONS! Losing weight becomes harder the older you get so starting out at 19 is great. I also tended to get discouraged when I didn't see results right away but eventually I came to terms with the adage "you didn't gain it overnight, you won't lose it overnight." Weight loss really is a one day at a time effort. Actually, I've found it's a one meal at a time effort.

    MFP has a lot to offer you in the way of support and help -- community, diary tools, apps, etc. -- but it can't do everything for you. It was hard for me to accept but when I finally told myself that no one could fix this for me, that it was up to me to get this done, my whole perspective changed. Since my weight loss journey started in 2008, I've lost and kept off over 50 pounds. It's not always easy but it is always worth it.

    Cutting out soda is a fantastic start! I love cola drinks and it's hard for me to always choose water but I do it. Everything worth doing takes sacrifice. Remember that this is your health and happiness we're talking about! YOU ARE WORTH IT!

    Do the best you can every day. Don't beat yourself up when you slip. Go to others for support, advice, accountability, and encouragement. We've all been there (or are there) and we're ready to walk this road with you -- and help you celebrate when you've reached your destination. :o)
  • sarafischbach9
    sarafischbach9 Posts: 466 Member
    Good luck! If you keep it up and don't look back, you will do great and be successful. It will be hard and some days are going to better than others. If you mess up for a day ( we all do ) you start again and get on the bandwagon. There is always a new day. But don't get into the mode of thinking "Well its Friday and I ate too much, so I will eat too much over the weekend because Monday is a new week." Every day is a new day. Every second is a new second. Every meal is a new meal. So I think the best advice I can give you is: Keep it up. Keep going. Stay motivated. Do not eat too little. Keep active.

    I will add you if that is alright!
  • sltaylor94
    sltaylor94 Posts: 60
    All of you are amazing. Thank you.
  • xJillyFromPhillyx
    xJillyFromPhillyx Posts: 42
    Hi :) Everyone feel free to add me! I'm SUPER interactive so if you're looking for someone to constantly comment and talk, I'm your girl!

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