Sick and tired of being big and tired!

TaterFace

So I recently had this light bulb go off in my head that if i spent half the time working on my body as I do hating it and thinking about changing it I'd be one fit chick! I'm 5'6ish 197lbs , starting weight 204 and i dont really have a goal weight. My goal is to be confident and feel better about my body..... I'm such a picky eater and everything I love to eat has gotten me to this weight.

Lee1265

Great mind set to start!!!! This place is great!!!! Boards, motivational comments, and everyone so understanding!!! Welcome to the begininng of the you, you want to be!!!

TaterFace

Thanks! I need all the support I can get!

debkmoore

Just started myfitnesspal and you inspire me.

mamacoach

Signed up a few weeks back and just started using last few days. Have a goal to lose 60 pounds by the end of the year. I teach others, "if all you do is complain about it, you are not really that unhappy with whatever it is in your life. Otherwise, you would do something about it!" Time to practice what I preach.

linnyrhea

Great attitude! I'm adding you!

TaterFace

Thanks ya'll !!! Momacoach I love your saying as well....

DakotaKeogh

I love these personal epiphany stories. That day of waking up and realization is a powerful experience. Now that you have that mindset you can totally get to your goal. MFP will give you the structure and support system to learn how to make it a life change, not just a diet.

Don't be in a hurry. Rushing leads to discouragement. There will be plateaus and let downs along the way. That's unavoidable. So try not to set yourself goal dates. Just live the new life and you'll get there.

When you feel close to the finish line, I recommend getting measured for percentage of body fat. Then pick a healthy percentage as your goal. Picking a number of pounds rarely works since any exercise you do as part of this will lead to gain in muscle mass. That can prevent ever getting to a goal that's based on a number of pounds. But, gaining muscle is a good thing.

Good luck! You can do this.

cndslee

Oh my Goodness! That is why i started here too! I was so tired of being tired! This is the BEST thing I could have done for myself, Good Luck on your journey also. I will send a friend request.

Olivia_Avery

welcome aboard! MFP has really helped me! It encourages me and holds me accountable! Best of Luck to you!

abacorica

Best of luck - very inspiring! I too am sick and tired of being tired! MFP is the place to get it done!

carpediem4263

Welcome!

What kinds of things do you like to eat? I bet you can make a healthy alternative that you will still like. My brother is an extremely picky person and he loves when I cook healthier versions of what he loves to eat.

Feel free to add me if you'd like.

MrGonzo05

I wish you luck with changing your life!

terri0527

Welcome and best of luck to you...feel free to add me anytime :happy:

JensQi

Motivation!! and Mindset to do it! Thats how I look at it, No matter the Size you are. It help to have friends who support you in your efforts:flowerforyou: anyone is welcome in!

Melampus

Welcome aboard.

An initial weight goal is interesting. I went for something that felt like I had lost a significant amount but was actually still slightly above what the BMI calculations says I should weigh. The idea is when I get to that initial goal weight I will see what I look like and work out where to go from there.

There's no point trying to force you self to eat things you hate but once you start logging what you eat you can spot changes you can make one at a time to move you in the right direction.

chevy88grl

I'm a very picky eater too and I've managed to lose 56lbs and keep it off for almost 2 years. You CAN do it. Is it easy? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

First thing you have to do is be a little bit willing to try new things - I know, as a picky eater, it is VERY difficult to do this. But, in the end -- you'll be glad you at least tried.

Take one day at a time. Know that it won't be easy and there will be good days, bad days and okay days.

Good Luck.

Cliffy94

Good luck in your journey. Its a massive help having a positive mindset like you have. Im sure you will succeed and reach your goal, all the best!

skcornett

Preaching to the choir! I am such a picky eater. But I am trying new things; if I still don't like them, it's okay. When I find fruits/veggies/snacks that I like, I add them to the rotation. Just keep trying new things - you'll be surprised.

Add me if you would like support.

sharleengc

Hi! Great way to look at things. I understand, I started at 208 with a goal of 160 then when I met that, I changed it to 140 and I'm almost there!

laneydawn

Great outlook on this whole process! We all have to view this as a work in progress, and look at what we have done as opposed to what we haven't done.

tpeppers

Me Tooooooo! I have about 30lbs I want to lose...I'm now 163lbs and so want to get back to 130. I hate the way my clothes look and feel but have a hard time with eating right. I love to eat what I want/like and that normally doesn't include veggies and good for you things. I have four kids and work and it just seems to take so much more time/effort to eat right and figure out what to eat! I have tried to "start" so many times I don't even know if i believe myself anymore! But, here I am today and I am going to just DO IT for once!!!!!