Really Struggling - What's it going to take?

california_peach

Angela, You are already on the right track, Because by beginning to define what your issues are you can start to tackle them. Losing weight can be a very daunting task, but this site is proof that is can be done. The people on here are nothing short of amazing and I truly call this site the secret to my sucess.

Take things one day at a time. Take a look at how you eat and beginning tracking your food using the MFP. Focus on small goals and take it off slowly. That is really best in the long run. When you get discouraged come here for support. These folks will get your right back on track! As for excercise, check out the Leslie Samson (sp?) walking tapes. They are great low impact workouts that do work. I just love her. And you can walk 3 miles in your home...that is just short of a 5K. Pretty good.

I wish all the best of luck and like I said you are on the right track just by coming here!

sarahsmom1

Hi and yes we do care there are 1000"s of us in your corner as we are in every one elses corner. It is a slow process it takes time to get over the cravings to a time when you don't want your problem food Mine are skinny cow Ice Cream Sandwiches there better than others but I can not stop at one also dried fruit is another problem so good but I will eat the bag. So when you shop just dont buy a few of your problem foods then eliminate others as you go. Also look at other peoples diary's some are open to the public to get ideas and brands the others eat. You may fried me if you would Best Wishes on your journey Joy

jnchorn

Hi! I feel your pain completely. I was in your shoes myself a few years back. I was about your weight and I joined Weight Watchers. I lost about 40 pounds in a year but when I quit the weight came back with extra pounds. I did decided to have gastric bypass. It was an extremely hard decision that took 2-3 years to make. It is not an easy decision at all. I chose it because I was diagnosed with diabetes and that was my last straw. Please dont let it be yours. You can lose weight without surgery. It won't always be easy but you can do it. You just have to decide you are worth the trouble and dont let anyone or anything stand in your way. The first time I did Weight Watchers I lost 100 pounds. What helped me then was a cheat day. If I ate within my points 6 days a week, I could eat whatever I wanted the 7th. Just the ability to have it made it no longer taboo and less tempting. Just an idea. I have lots more I could add here... lol. You can do this, you have already made the first step and the first step is the hardest.

ItsLessOfMe

Wow. The only reason I'm responding is because I take alot of Medication. I can't begin to say I understand. But my hospitilazations and medication have caused me to gain my weight. I know how discouraging that part can be. The good thing is you posted this message and I know there will be tons of people to support you.

All I can say is I am a praying woman and I will pray that God will ignite the fire in your heart that you need to take this journey all the way to the end.

RhonndaJ

Hi,

Welcome to MFP, this really is a great place.

While I'm more than twice your age I can understand other aspects of what you're facing. I started a couple weeks ago at 410, and live with both depression and anxiety.

If you can get a handle on your weight now and get it down, you'll have a much easier life than if you do as I did and simply accepted that I was fat. There's this whole big beautiful world out there and you deserve to experience as much of it as possible.

What people have said about taking the first step is right. Just stepping up and speaking up is a fantastic decision. Now you need to decide what next step to take.

If you're like me, you'll need to take small steps, and it you try to compare them to other people's accomplishments you may feel you're not doing enough, or well enough. That will be bunk. We each take this journey at our own pace, and small, sometimes tiny, steps are necessary for some of us to lay a solid foundation to build on.

Good luck, you can do this. And if I can at all help, please feel free to friend me.

Pebble321

So many great responses here, I love this community!!
Angelina, you asked what is it going to take? Well I think you already have what it takes, now you have to allow yourself to do it!!
You have that little spark inside you that wants to change, you have the tools in your hands right here on MFP, and you can see that we are all with you for the journey.

Now, don't stop to wonder any more if you can do it, that makes it too hard.

Just start. Start by logging everything you eat for a week.
You don't have to analyse it at this point, just log it.
Then next week have a look and pick one thing to change. Maybe decide to have a healthy breakfast. Do that for a week. Then replace some snacks with a healthier option.
This way you are only working on one thing at a time and you can celebrate a victory every day!

Can you walk for 5 minutes? It can be around the house, or marching in place. Do that once. Then do it again later. Gradually increase the time as you are able. Build this into your day, so you get the habit of exercising.

These small changes will feed that spark inside you and will be the first steps on your journey to finding the healthier you inside!

Good luck.