Add me if 2012 is gonna be your year too!

nymple

So I turn 30 this year (July) and it will have been half my life that I have struggled with my weight. I DO NOT want to enter another decade letting my extra weight hold me back so I need to get my butt moving this year and kick this thing into my past for good.

I finally feel like I have all the knowledge I need to lose the weight that has been holding me back and yet, I tend to do really well for a few months and the slightest hiccup sets off crazy mindless comforting eating. Damn you emotional eating! I am working through the issues I have that cause me to do this but could use some extra friends and motivation on MFP to turn to when I have a wobble. I love seeing everyone else succeed, or giving them motivation if they wibble too so would love some more friends on here? So if 2012 is your year too, add me!

I have about 75lbs to lose so July is a bit too unrealistic to set as a deadline so I am actually aiming for October when I have a wedding to attend and look fabulous for. I feel like 2lbs a week is ambitious but doable. I am moderately active, walking 30 minutes to and from the train station each day (60 minutes all told) and working out (circuit training) almost every day for at least 30 minutes however I feel like I need to step it up a little to stick to my target of 2lbs a week so I have a question as well.

I was considering getting a personal trainer. I know obviously this will help me with my fitness but have the people who have personal trainers found them to be helpful with motivational wibbles too? Or am I hoping for too much from one to one fitness coaching? Would I be better off taking another route (therapy, life coaching?) or will the one stone potentially conquer both birds (ie will the exercise and fitness mentality help me pause and think through my nutritional decisions more so than I do currently). If it is possible, how do you pick a good one/one that fits you? Having never done anything like this I have no idea where to start. It's a lot of money that I can't spend lightly so don't want to rush in to it and then end up feeling like I have wasted my money.

Anyway, hello everyone and sorry for going on a bit... I hope to see you in my News Feed soon!

jheath123

You can do it. Possibly not all by July all depends on your commitment. Not only will you be losing weight, but also gaining muscle. Soon as you begin to see results it will motivate you even more. Make sure you adhere to staying under your calories and everything else. I had a trainer get me started and after that one day 15 minute session I set off on my own. Best of luck at the beginning of your journey this is a great place for motivation and support, everyone here is more than happy to share their experiences and knowledge.

nymple

Thank you. I worry about aiming for July as I am trying to break my all or nothing mentality. I think if I aim to look smoking hot by the wedding in October I give myself time and relieve some of the pressure but I'm gonna go for it and if I get there by July I'll be ridiculously proud of myself.

Kate_321

Hi! I think the best thing to do is not look at the overall weight you want to lose. Break it down into smaller goals so, it seems more doable in your mindset. Iykwim?! Maybe look at it in 7lb stages. So that's 1/2 a stone each time and approx 1/10 of your overall goal? If you aimed for 7lb every 4weeks you'd be there by October. And if you mange 2lbs per week, your get there earlier?!

Good luck and feel free to add if you wish

saahild

You can do it! The main thing is you want to do it, and if you want to do it you'll make it happen!

I'd suggest concentrating on eating the right stuff and most importantly working out to lose the weight. And also read loads and loads on the stuff so you can work out for yourself what you need to do, rather than paying someone to tell you what you need to do, when there's a large chance they just want the money (though there are genuine caring people out there too). Having the support of people is a big part of it too if I'm honest but the main thing is you must WANT to do it for yourself and that will mean you will do it.

Oh and the application of this website is amazing too to keep track of what you're taking in. Really helps. On your android or ios device .

nymple

Thanks Mummy Kate, I've added you. Also that is the cutest picture ever!

I try to look at the smaller picture but I have a devil on my shoulder who constantly tells me how far I have to go. Instead what I have done is plotted out the weight loss according to my 2lb a week plan and stuck it into my diary so I can look ahead and see that if I stick to it, I could be such and such a weight by Easter, my birthday, the hen night etc. I find it is helping me to keep my eye on the bigger picture without getting overwhelmed.

nymple

Thanks Saahild. I want to do it but doubt myself and my abilities. I feel so much more sure of myself this time than I have in the past though. Maybe I won't wobble this time but if I do, hopefully having the support on MFP will be enough.

JLD_1985

Good luck you can do it, try not to doubt yourself. I find it helpful to have smaller goals but also focus on size and body shape rather than the numbers on the scales. Sometimes I will stay the same weight but lose inches. I have a shirt in a smaller size that I'm aiming towards.

nymple

Thanks JLD! I am measuring as well so I know that even though I didn't lose weight last week, I lost 1.5 inches (1 off my waist, 0.5 off my hips). I tend to find I stall for a bit when I first start going for it on my exercise so measuring really helps to know I'm progressing when the scale is being stubborn.

I have a load of smaller jeans to aim for as well, all the way from 16 to 8... so each new size I fit in will be a mile stone and like I managed to rewind to my old wardrobe (I lost the weight before but so unhealthily hence putting it all back on)

mcldk

NYMPLE .... 2012 will be your year.... I turned 30 last year and like you decided enough was enough, I started dieting and exercising last Jan just after my 30th and a year on I have lost 5 stone!!
I worked on the principle eat less move more, my friends were so helpful and supportive and still are, which is so important.
I've only recently joined MFP, its such a useful tool, and I still have a few stone to go so its really helping.
Good Luck!

nymple

Wow mcldk that's pretty inspiring! Would it be ok to add you? Seeing how you are doing down the line from me would be really helpful.

happymouse

I'm 66 now. When I was 33 I looked in a mirror ans saw a very unhappy person. I was over weight in an unhappy marriage and at that moment decided to change my life. I went on a diet. lost 54 ponds,found a job I loved and my life changed for the better. I retired a few years ago and put on weight again.Also had two strokes. My Son called me and told me about this website to get me motivated. It worked I am determinded to lose the weight again. You can do it and when you do it will make you healthier, you will have more confidence. I know so may people who didn't think they could do it and DID. I think the most important thing is keeping busy. If your busy you won't be thinking about food and when the pounds start dropping seeing your old cloths hanging on you will keep you going until you get to the weight you want to be.

nu2012

I hear you ! We are in the same boat. The year of the change :-)

In starting it was easy to do 2lbs / week but now it's getting harder..let's see..

teresab46970

you can do this... i am on my way and i cant wait im here if you need any support

mcldk

Yeah course :-)

deja_blu

ROCK N ROLL, BABY!!

BeautyFromPain

Hey hunny you can do it!

2012 is going to be my year! I have lost half what I wanna lose, now just gotta lose the other half (: whilst I start my certificate in Personal Training next week

A Personal Trainer WILL do what you want them to do - you tell them you want them to kick your *kitten*? They will do it! They are also there for motivation and support.

Friend request sent your way (:

nymple

HappyMouse - I hear you about keeping busy. I am so bad with boredom eating. I am gonna start with adding in extra exercise of an evening to keep me occupied

Nu2012 - Damn Skippy, the year of change indeed! The 2lb isn't set in stone but it's helping me stay on track during these early days by looking forward and imagining what I could look like if I ignore this and that temptation.

Teresab - Thank you - Friend Request on it's way.

mcldk - Friend request sent. Thank you!

Deja Blu - Oh yes, I'm Joining the revolution! I'm sending you a friend request as your profile made me smile and you are doing so well!

BeautyFromPain - Thank you. I have added you. I look forward to hearing how your PT training is going

1969rr

this is my year also

Lift_This_

When is your bday? I turned 30 last july and find that your goal is attainable. Would like to to be friends...

Lindsay

nymple

1969 - Hell yeah!

Lindsay - It's on the 21st. It might be attainable but I don't want to be under too much pressure. As long as I look good for the wedding, I'll be very happy!

lyndseyroseivory

Hello,

I read your post and for a minute thought i had written it ! I am hitting 30 in June and have been overweight since i was 18. Big cycle of eating, feeling bad, eating more, going on a diet, sticking it for a bit then having a little hic up and putting the weight back on with more. This is definitely going to be my year. i have just had my last baby ( number 5) my only boy and now its time to focus on me now the family is finished. My main hardship is lack of time for excercising. I work full time, have the five children and am studying at night so am looking for other ways to fit excercise in. if you like to add me i could really do with a bit of support around me too! Have 42 lbs to go and every 1/2 pound i am down i will be happy with once i am not up. We can all encourage each other. Best of luck with your journey and only thing i can take from my previous failings is dont obsess with it. if you have a bar or something bold its not the end of th world so just keep going.

mabug01

You can do anything you set your mind to! Getting a trainer has been the best thing for me because I was getting weaker every year and had some injuries. I needed someone to show me how to exercise without hurting myself. She also gives me regular pep talks to keep motivated and when I mess up, she calls me on it so I don't continue to lie to myself. I had to go through 4 others before I found her. I suggest you go to a better gym to find a more experienced trainer. You can definitely look fantastic by October, and you may surprise yourself at how much more confident you feel long before that as you gain muscle and start to feel stronger. Best of luck!

26candyfloss

hi i'm new today, had my 3rd baby 17 weeks ago and put on alot of weight and need to shift it.... would be nice to go swimming in the sea this year with out a t shirt over the top

rebeccaboise

Hello there,
I love this site and the associated supportive people. I've already had some success and have a pretty modest goal. But I'd love to be friends. The more the merrier as far as having a cheering section, right? My boyfriend and I are planning an all inclusive trip somewhere warm this summer so my thinspiration is getting into a bikini. Best wishes with your goals.

nymple

Lyndsey - We certainly sound similar, at least up until the 5 children part - woah! You sound like a strong strong woman, what with adding full time work AND studying to the mix. I have no doubt that you will do this. I'm going to add you if that is ok? I would love to see you succeed. As for exercise, maybe start with what you can fit in (ie taking the stairs at work, parking further away at the shops so you walk that little bit further) it may not be much but it'll all add up and will make you feel like you are at least making a start

Mabug - Thank you. How did you know when you'd found the right trainer for you though? I presume you have to just leap in and have a session or two to decide? You are doing really well. So tell me, what's your favourite part about the changes you see in yourself?

Candyfloss - Hello! It seems like you are probably aiming for July to look smoking hot too huh? I sure you will do it in no time!

Rebeccaboise - I would love to be friends too. I have added you back. Certainly the more the merrier!