I have to lose A WHOLE PERSON

iluvtosing2u

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post! And thank you to all of my new friends! I'm feeling really good about this ;-)

pixlamarque

I was a little disgusted with myself when I saw how much I had to lose. For some reason this site has been very motivating for me. In the past I have tried a couple of other online "diet" sites and even Adkins. I always knew from the beginning that it wasn't going to work. I was not motivated and I hated the food or having to exclude all carbs, etc. I knew I just couldn't eat that way for the rest of my life. From day one on here I have known it would work. I just have a different mind set. No food is "off limits", I just have daily limits. Logging my food makes me keep my intake in the forefront of my mind. I eat much healthier and have so much more energy. I am focusing on small goals as well, but not necessarily in terms of weight lost. I am eating healthier first. Then I am gradually adding exercise. In the future I will be cutting out diet soda and increasing fitness goals. i am not trying to change everything at once and I know I will hit plateaus and have to tweak things. I am not on a "diet", I am changing my lifestyle in maintainable ways. Everyday I feel better and know that you will too. If you ever need motivation your online MFP friends are there and the message boards are so wonderful. Welcome and I can't wait to see your success!

Newkell

I am in the process of losing a "person" too. It is a long journey but will be well worth it. I would suggest having 5 pound mini goals in between your big 20 pound chunks. It helps to keep me motivated and I like rewards! lol Good luck to you

Goldbergo

It doesnt matter how much you have to lose- as long as you are here. The good news is, the first pounds are the easiest! I am on my last 10 (to 15, depending on how bloated I am) and I swear they seem like 100...its so hard at this point. But trust me- dont get discouraged when you hit a plateau, just keep pushing through it, and be PATIENT with yourself- it cant happen overnight.

MisScorpio

Do not focus on the BIG picture but mini goals you set for yourself.. You can do this. Just think 10lbs not 190.. Add me if you want a friend. :happy:

nbridgen

If you are successful (am confident you will be) any chance you could lose my wife for me!?

I'm brave when I'm online now I'd better go and finish the washing up and do some ironing...(wonder how many calories that'll burn me off)

Good luck Iluvtosing2u

Nick x

Tabby1980

Hey I'm a similar starting weight and like you I've lost some in the past only to put more back on again. Over the last 6 months or so my weight has really crept up on me and when I weighed myself for the first time in almost a year I was shocked at how heavy I'd got. I'm setting my goals a little at a time too and hopefully we'll get there in the end - the success stories on here are great motivation as is the wonderfull support and friendly atmosphere. All the best, Tabby x

witstar

welcome! i've just started as well and am loving the support of people who truly know what it's like. i've also lost a huge amount of weight in the past and put it all back on. so many of us have, i think. but now...it's time to do it once and for all. i am sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!

i know how hard it is to look at how much you want to lose as a whole. what i am trying to focus on is health. not the numbers. if i change my lifestyle to HEALTHY, the weight WILL COME OFF. this is where i try to keep my thoughts.

good luck!! i'll friend you!

sending love xoxo

kentishmaid

I have to lose a petite, perfectly formed person! 128lbs - it could be Britain's next model -lol. We can do this! We're in the right place - why didn't I discover it sooner? It would have saved years of heartache.

Slow and steady wins the race so just take it a day at a time. :flowerforyou: