New here, really looking for non judgemental support

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  • kalinbeima
    kalinbeima Posts: 28 Member
    Hi Megan, we all start somewhere and that your at the point where you want and are committed to being healthier is an accomplishment itself. I'm about 3 weeks in and the support MFP friends brings really helps stay motivated through both good and bad days. You can do it and we are here to help! Be honest with your tracking and I totally agree with Skyleesmommy (she's a great friend to have btw) about the TDEE on fitnessfrog.com. I sent you a friend request and anyone else can add me toot:)
  • Miss_1999
    Miss_1999 Posts: 747 Member
    Megan, you are such a beautiful young woman. My heart was hurting when I read your goals. I remember wondering if I was going to make it to 30. I didn't believe I was. I really thought I was going to die. My highest weight was 400lbs, and I suffered with a host of health problems stemming from complications of PCOS. You've taken the most important step of your life- you've reached out for help.

    It doesn't matter how many times you fall, as long as every time, you keep on getting back up. God knows this isn't easy. If it was, we'd every one look like Marilyn Monroe, but it's worth it. What matters is that you work towards YOUR personal best. Every day. You take it day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. You don't have to give up things that you love and enjoy, it's about learning how to eat responsibly, and making things work in the right portion sizes.

    I'm a firm believer diets do NOT work. Changing your lifestyle does. That's why I never cut out Reese's cups, Mountain Dew, Pizza, or anything else I liked- I just didn't sit down and eat the entire bag of Reese's Cups at one sitting, or have an entire pizza, I have a slice or two. I don't drink a large Mountain Dew except on a RARE occasion, I drink a small. You get the picture. I incorporated things I liked as well as eating a balanced, healthy diet of other things I liked- fruits (LOVE me some fruit) veggies that I enjoy (no, I do love them all) but the ones I do love, I rotate in meals, and good proteins. I'm not hungry. I don't starve myself. I don't eat "nuts and twigs" (that's what I call food that's just nasty).

    I try new things out, and I look at my friends diaries or recipes here and there for inspiration or ideas maybe for something I might want to do for myself or family.

    Even if you're unable to move or walk, you'd be surprised at some of the things you can do sitting! This is something you may be interested in! It's something you can watch on the computer, and do right along with the instructor. It's "seated" exercises. Everything is done from your chair! No standing is required!

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=vPJKAG0mknI

    And another thing that you might enjoy, is Chair Yoga! I absolutely LOVE yoga! And with Chair Yoga, these are poses that are done from your chair! It tells a little more about it on this website, and has some instructional DVD's available.

    yogajp.com/chairyoga.html

    I hope this helps out some, and know that we're rooting for you!
  • Dumbbell69
    Dumbbell69 Posts: 199 Member
    Never judge, feel free to add me
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    SLLeask wrote: »
    Hi Megan, welcome to MFP! :flowerforyou: You've made the first and possibly the hardest step by coming here, acknowledging you need help and asking for it! There have been lots of useful suggestions already but I would definitely second roping in those around you to help. You say you can't get to the doctor's so I assume someone else does your shopping for you? Ask them to help you and to not bring unhealthy things in to the house anymore. Surround yourself with healthier choices, but then here comes the hard part - YOU have to make the commitment to eat those healthier things. You say you won't eat it if you don't like it, well, it's time to change those tastebuds my lovely! Keep trying different foods, there are loads and loads of yummy, lower calorie, less fatty ones out there, you just have to find the ones for you! One step at a time, cut out things slowly, don't go mad. Switch to diet soda or water, drink LOTS of water. Go onto fun-sized chocolate bars instead of full-sized ones. Don't worry too much about exercise just now, but perhaps start with walking round the room, then walk to the end of the garden, then the street... CariJean64 gave some good ideas too.

    An most of all, good luck, you've started the first day of the rest of your life - make it a healthy one! Hugs to you.
    +1 add me 2!

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