Want to be half the person, but twice as happy!

Qwertysaurus

Hey guys
Probably like many people on here, food has always been something I've struggled with, to the point where you could say it was an addiction. I've never smoked, I rarely drink alcohol, and I'm reasonably active (have to be with the job I have!), but unfortunately my love of food is enough to make up for all the other unhealthy stuff I don't do! My family are all foodies, not that I blame my parents but I was never really brought up around healthy eating, and as I've got older the control I have over what I eat only got worse. I have been a member of MFP before, I lost around 50lbs last time but I never really took part in the community or got support which is where i think I went wrong. Something went wrong anyway, because those 50lbs came back with a vengeance!! I am SERIOUSLY unhappy with my size, and i know I need to change. So this is my first day of tracking, and i have a nice new bike on the way!
This is going to be a heck of a long journey, i have just under 140lbs to lose which is a pretty scary number. So anybody who's in a similar situation and would like to support each other or anybody thats been in this situation and has any advice, that would be massively appreciated
Thanks for reading

jlshea

I relate with the food being my addiction. Feel free to add me.

jenanon1

Add me, I've got another 80 odd pounds to lose at least

likitisplit

My best advice: Target a half pound a week weight loss and learn to love your bike.

koolbleu

We have very similar goals. I'm looking to loose 140 as well. I lost 70lbs over 5 years ago but gained it back after my father died. Would love to encourage and share this journey with you!