***I'M NEW AND DETERMINED!*** (fit but fat!)

MelieBoo1987
MelieBoo1987 Posts: 4
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Hello my name is Amelia, i am from the UK.

I am in a never ending battle with my weight so thought i would give this a ago.
I have done MFP before but i guess i never really did it properly.

I already do a lot of exercise and am responsibly fit for how fat i am, it is just my diet/portion size that's the problem!

So basically i am looking for any advice as my problems are normally if i have a bad day i give up! i also tend to binge...

Anyone in the same battle please add me so we can help each other :))

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  • rollng_thundr
    rollng_thundr Posts: 634 Member
    Sounds like you have to develop some solid coping mechanisms, to help you get through the tough times. You've come to the right place, as most here are either struggling with, or have overcome the very thing you described.

    Welcome to your journey.

    Q: What demonstrates how much you want something?
    A: What you're willing to go through to get it.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Eat "good" (whatever that means to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

    Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Weigh your food.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • David_AUS
    David_AUS Posts: 298 Member
    Your profile does not indicate a why yet. Your whys are an invaluable compass to guide you. Once your mind is decided, you will put in supportive actions towards this. I know you can do this, we need Amelia to know she can but also that she deserves to be fitter and healthier, more energetic and has a love for and of life.
  • gretchenzg
    gretchenzg Posts: 8 Member
    Hi Amelia. My name is Gretchen and I live in St Joseph, Michigan. I am going to be fifty in less than a month. About five years ago I told myself I would be fit at fifty, and so I started exercising daily, and I THOUGHT I was watching what I ate but clearly that wasn't working because I'm still about 40 pounds overweight. Well maybe 30 now. I have lost ten pounds in the past few weeks! And here is the deal, for both you and me: underneath the fat, we're fit! Summer is approaching, and we're going to look good in shorts this year! Hang in there Amelia. Keep in touch if you like. I'd be happy to share some healthy recipes with you.
  • ros2will3run
    ros2will3run Posts: 104 Member
    Hi,
    don't know if this helps or just confuses. But i've done the opposite.
    Now, i don't eat perfectly all the time, indulge in too much bread and butter etc
    However, i've really watched my diet for several yrs,(with little exercise) eating smaller portions, less carbs,
    healthy options, except on bad days ..but the weight just piled on.
    .and now i am really big..
    So, this site is fantastic, as you can watch what you eat v.closely, and it encourages me to walk,
    then swim and run off the extra and be fit too.
    So, i reckon, that i'm saying, it HAS TO be the combination of diet & exercise!!
    Best wishes.
  • struggletodiet
    struggletodiet Posts: 149 Member
    the community on here is amazing and will give you all the support you need, your more than welcome to add me as i give as much support and motivation as i can each day and i am on here most days
  • Chance535
    Chance535 Posts: 64 Member
    Hi Amelia, I hope you find the support that you require. Feel free to add me.

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