Just hit 300lbs. Can't keep doing this to myself.

sherrywilson790
sherrywilson790 Posts: 2
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Hi. I'm Sherry. I just hit 300 lbs. I have gained 100 lbs in the last 2 years alone. I can't keep doing this to myself. I will be 50 this year and I act more like a 90 year old. I am embarassed of myself, embarrassed for my kids, and I want a change. I need a change. I HAVE to change!!

Today my journey begins. This weight took a long time to get here so I know it will take a long time to come off.

My sister uses this app and has been doing fantastic. That's what brought me here.

I look forward to having your love & support and hope that I can do that for you, too.

Here I go!!
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  • windweasel66
    windweasel66 Posts: 23 Member
    Good for you Sherry...the sooner you start the sooner the weight will come off... Feel free to add me if you want some support x
  • BlueeyedKelly
    BlueeyedKelly Posts: 18
    You have taken the first step so well done! Feel free to add me as a friend. This will be the last day that you're 300lbs! :flowerforyou:
  • Llyna2014
    Llyna2014 Posts: 4
    First step down. You're on your way. Cheers! :drinker:
  • lauriemueller9
    lauriemueller9 Posts: 27
    You've started, for me that was the hardest part! You can add me for support if you like.
  • carldavidweb
    carldavidweb Posts: 1
    You can do it! I believe in you
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    Hi Sherry, feel free to add me. I have been therecand understand totally what you are going thru...
    Cindy
  • Tigredia
    Tigredia Posts: 107 Member
    I started at 298 in January. The first couple of months were easy. It as been a little more difficult as time goes by. I am now at 259. Add me as a friend.
  • kellyka142
    kellyka142 Posts: 1
    first of all,you shouldn't be embarassed of yourself!and this lourney is for you,because you need to feel better,not for the others but for you!so welcome!
  • AllieBear88
    AllieBear88 Posts: 170 Member
    Hey there! You've taken a great first step, realizing what you need to do! :D I hope you find success and support here!
  • Kalley1959
    Kalley1959 Posts: 287 Member
    Congrats on your first step. You can do it! I've lost 92 lbs and am 54 yrs old. Feel free to add me.
  • MickeyCastello
    MickeyCastello Posts: 269
    Congrats on a wise decision. That can often be the hardest part. Good luck in your journey!
  • ednaemerson
    ednaemerson Posts: 63 Member
    Hi. I'm Sherry. I just hit 300 lbs. I have gained 100 lbs in the last 2 years alone. I can't keep doing this to myself. I will be 50 this year and I act more like a 90 year old. I am embarassed of myself, embarrassed for my kids, and I want a change. I need a change. I HAVE to change!!

    Today my journey begins. This weight took a long time to get here so I know it will take a long time to come off.

    My sister uses this app and has been doing fantastic. That's what brought me here.

    I look forward to having your love & support and hope that I can do that for you, too.

    Here I go!!
  • THISisTARRAN
    THISisTARRAN Posts: 487 Member
    You can do this! I'm with you... I was over 300 a few months ago! Just stay positive... One day and one bite at a time.
  • ednaemerson
    ednaemerson Posts: 63 Member
    Hi Sherry. Please feel free to add me as your friend., Sincerely Edna Emerson
  • m_o_
    m_o_ Posts: 40 Member
    You shouldn't be ashamed of yourself, Mrs. Sherry. We all allow ourselves to fall for various reasons. You have come a long way by admitting you want to change, now you just have to take it one day, step, moment at a time.
  • mymonty
    mymonty Posts: 57 Member
    Hey Sherry,

    There are a LOT of wonderfully supprotive PALS on here! I hope you meet some! I'm turning 50 at the end of the summer and want to make major changes too.

    I'm on here all day, every day. I'd love to have you along for my journey, so we can encourage each other. Will send you an invite. Hope you accept!
  • juliawhitejames
    juliawhitejames Posts: 1
    Just want to say, it sounds like you've already lost weight. As soon as you stop carrying around the weight of whatever is holding you back, you lose weight. Just wait for the scale to change. The hardest thing is to change y9our mind and decide to do things differently.

    Lose doubt, fear, and anything else that stands in your way.

    Gain strength, power and positivity. I know you can do it, and hope you do to. Peace to you.:smile:
  • bluesy8899
    bluesy8899 Posts: 68 Member
    Feel free to add me, you can do this!
  • ImeldaMGF
    ImeldaMGF Posts: 13
    Hi Sherry

    I just started as well with a substantial amount to lose so feel free to add me and we can support each other.

    I've set my next birthday as my goal to get down to target weight but I've broken it down into monthly chunks of where I want to be.

    When I get to target I'm going to take my first ever selfie and put it on Facebook! Haha
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    You've taken the first step, and come to the right place! Don't rush things, don't make it harder than it needs to be. You can do it!
  • jillb55
    jillb55 Posts: 3
    Best of luck Sherry, it is the road to success we will travel, together if you like. I know what I do is say, I believe in myself and I KNOW I CAN..........IF I WANT TO. It is our choice to make and I have lost 41 lbs and want to lose 30 more. So I have a journey also. I quit smoking three years ago and also went back to school and now I am getting my Master's. Yes you can!!!!!! Let me know if I can be of NY HELP JILEJILW@YAHOO.COM, I CAN LISTEN, RECOMMEND, AND SUGGEST AND SUPPORT BUT
    ESSENTIALLY IT IS UP TO U.................KINDLY JILL
  • michelle220615
    michelle220615 Posts: 1
    You can do this!! Every day that you try is better than never even attempting!!!!:wink:
  • HoustonMom2014
    HoustonMom2014 Posts: 1
    Sherry - be proud of taking that first step. It's the hardest. Today is my first day with My Fitness Pal and Fit Bit. Add me as a friend. I'll cheer you along. Ellen:smile:
  • SDFIT30
    SDFIT30 Posts: 5 Member
    Good luck Sherry! You absolutely deserve to do this for yourself - feel free to add me and we can help each other out. There are going to be ups and downs but just keep at it and we can all live a healthier life! :)
  • JoanneLynn
    JoanneLynn Posts: 156 Member
    Good luck! Here is a couple of links to help you get started. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants and http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
  • carisone
    carisone Posts: 31 Member
    Hi Sherry! Well done for starting your journey, please feel free to add me and we can support each other. I just started too!
  • Nonni2three
    Nonni2three Posts: 2
    Hi Sherry,

    I'm 51 and I started my journey at 376 pounds. I didn't start logging my weight until I'd already lost a bit, but I'm at 332 now so you're starting at a lower weight than what I'm at now. Maybe we can encourage each other! I know what you mean about feeling embarrassed. I have three sisters and a daughter and I'm the only huge one in the family and I can tell you for certain that with the MFP community support and some work you'll be losing weight and feeling more confident as the weight comes off.

    I was so big I was having to walk with a cane, but now I don't need it now. My aches and pains have diminished and I am no longer huffing and puffing when I walk down the driveway to get the mail.

    I'm not an expert by any means, but I've seen this advice posted by many MFP members and it is so true: track, track, TRACK! Track your food, every little thing that you put in your mouth, and if you have a bad day, don't give up, just get up and brush yourself off and keep going. It took us a long time to gain this weight and it won't go away overnight, but slow weight loss leads to changes in habits and that leads to permanent weight loss.

    Pamper yourself a bit and treat your body well. I know that I was extremely depressed because of my weight and didn't care about taking care of my body or what I was eating. If I wanted it, I ate it, and I wanted chips, ice cream, sweets, canned pasta, etc. A pint of Ben and Jerry's would be gone in less than ten minutes. I was sick a lot and had a hard time dragging myself out of bed in the morning to go to work.

    Now I'm very careful about what I put into my mouth (no GMOs, no high fructose corn syrup, no high carb or overly processed foods, etc.) and I've planted a garden so I'll have access to some fresh, organic produce without the fresh, organic price! I love my skin and use coconut oil on my dry elbows and when I'm going to be in the sun (it has a natural SPF of 4 and I have a darker, Italian complexion)) soaking up vitamin D. I also drink a glass of water with a splash of Bragg raw organic apple cider vinegar in it first thing in the morning. It seems to energize me and after reading about all the benefits of the stuff I figured it wouldn't hurt.

    This is your journey, but MFP is full of wonderful and supportive people all in various places on their own weight loss journeys and all willing to help and support you along the way. I won't wish you the best of luck, because luck has nothing to do with it, but I will say that you can do this. We can do this! After all, we deserve it.

    Liza
  • bengle
    bengle Posts: 2 Member
    Oh Gosh, I here you on that I put on 30 pounds and I'm having a terrible time losing weight, I have stayed within my calorie count on MFP, but after 10 days only.6 loss UGH, I know better as well.
    I just thought I'd send an encouraging note, you can do this, don't give up, show'em how it's Done Stay determined ! Barb E
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
    friend request sent! Congrats on your decision to get healthy!
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    Good luck! Here is a couple of links to help you get started. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants and http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

    I will second this. Take some time to read through these links and think about how to apply it.

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