Finally ready to do this

lilbitofsarcasm

I have been playing the weight-loss game for awhile now..I joined this site months ago but never did a thing with it..it wasn't until a news website I frequent suggested it.,..I have commitment issues when it comes to these types of sites because seeing everyone else losing and me not depresses me that much more..SO enough of the pity party Im ready to do this..feeling sorry for myself never got me anywhere but elbow deep in a bag of chips ..Time to do what I need to..I know my goals and I know I can reach them I already quit drinking pop drinks (was a 2L or so a day pop drinker) been almost 90 days now..if I can give up my love on fizzy goodness I can do this. I just want to feel better because at 465 pounds I am very very unhappy I feel like a prisoner in my own body its time for a change and maybe this time ..now that I am reaching out across the internets I can finally beat this..

Hannah645

Welcome!

This community is really supportive and people offer some great tips and ideas. You're already doing great by choosing to give up pop!

One of the most enlightening things I've ever done was purchase a food scale. It's really opened my eyes to how much I should eat of certain foods.

I'm sending you a friend request :bigsmile:!

mirandamayhem

Welcome! This really is a great forum and site. Lots of inspiration and laughter!

AwesomeSquirrel

Welcome! The first step can be the hardest, and you're doing great by giving up the fizz! I find there is an equal amount of people on this forum complaining because they're not losing weight so don't feel like EVERYONE ELSE has it figured out and it's just you out in the cold. I'm going to send you a friend request as well

alliwithaneye

Girl you can Totally do this! It will take time and be frustrating but you will definitely see results if you stick with it and keep up with logging everything (I'm bad about that myself but I made sure to set aside time each night to log it). Giving up soda is a huge step so you should be very proud of that. If you need more support everyone here is extremely helpful and nice. I have already sent you a friend request

chizumlassstar

My supervisor recently had a scare and has since lost 40 pounds with the help of this site. So I though, if she can do it; why can't I. I work 45 hours a week and manage a household but I am really disgusted with my outside appearance. I am a beautiful person on the inside and I just wish I could reflect that on the outside. My weight affects every aspect of my life. I am an emotional eater and I have very little self confidence and depression and its just a vicious cycle. I would have to say the thing I am most self concious about is my chin/face. I carry my fat differently than most people. I am only fat from my upper thighs to my jaw. I don't know exactly what else to say. I know that with support this will be easier. I am just hoping that someone out there has some encouraging words. A little over a year ago, for about three months, I was exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week with Jillian Micheals. While I didn't see any physical change, other people did and commented on it. It felt great, after each workout I had a huge sense of accomplishment. I felt great, but then I had a traumatic experience and fell out of swing. I have tried to start back up again but for some reason haven't been able to. Does anyone have any encouraging words? I am sooo tired of being unfit and tired all the time. I am currently 242 pounds and 5'8":blushing: . My waist is at least a 42 and I am at the "biggest" I have ever been:sad: . I have lost complete control of my nutrition and fitness and need HELP!!! I am hoping to find some friends and allies on here. Thanks for reading.

scorpiotwinkles

My supervisor recently had a scare and has since lost 40 pounds with the help of this site. So I though, if she can do it; why can't I. I work 45 hours a week and manage a household but I am really disgusted with my outside appearance. I am a beautiful person on the inside and I just wish I could reflect that on the outside. My weight affects every aspect of my life. I am an emotional eater and I have very little self confidence and depression and its just a vicious cycle. I would have to say the thing I am most self concious about is my chin/face. I carry my fat differently than most people. I am only fat from my upper thighs to my jaw. I don't know exactly what else to say. I know that with support this will be easier. I am just hoping that someone out there has some encouraging words. A little over a year ago, for about three months, I was exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week with Jillian Micheals. While I didn't see any physical change, other people did and commented on it. It felt great, after each workout I had a huge sense of accomplishment. I felt great, but then I had a traumatic experience and fell out of swing. I have tried to start back up again but for some reason haven't been able to. Does anyone have any encouraging words? I am sooo tired of being unfit and tired all the time. I am currently 242 pounds and 5'8":blushing: . My waist is at least a 42 and I am at the "biggest" I have ever been:sad: . I have lost complete control of my nutrition and fitness and need HELP!!! I am hoping to find some friends and allies on here. Thanks for reading.

Encouraging words is what you will get from MFPers! You obviously remember how it felt when you were exercising and the wonderful feelings you had then. Try to hold on to those thoughts. Take one day at a time. Eat clean - that will seriously help how you feel - if you eat crap you feel crap and tired. I changed my eating totally in January took up weightlifting (and now do hardly any cardio!) and look at my loss! I am a totally new woman and will never go back. I really hope you can get back on track, you will do it, it's just a matter of getting your head right. Good luck.
Edit: by the way, I have lost 27cm off my waist and have gone down 4 dress sizes!

Fozzi43

You can do it! Keep focused and take one day at a time.

Fozzi43

I have been playing the weight-loss game for awhile now..I joined this site months ago but never did a thing with it..it wasn't until a news website I frequent suggested it.,..I have commitment issues when it comes to these types of sites because seeing everyone else losing and me not depresses me that much more..SO enough of the pity party Im ready to do this..feeling sorry for myself never got me anywhere but elbow deep in a bag of chips ..Time to do what I need to..I know my goals and I know I can reach them I already quit drinking pop drinks (was a 2L or so a day pop drinker) been almost 90 days now..if I can give up my love on fizzy goodness I can do this. I just want to feel better because at 465 pounds I am very very unhappy I feel like a prisoner in my own body its time for a change and maybe this time ..now that I am reaching out across the internets I can finally beat this..

How are you doing?

chizumlassstar

Lilbit--you and I are similar. We mean to start getting healthy but never "get around to it" You can do it and so can I. Giving up soda is definately a step in the right direction. I tried it and lost 5 pounds the first week with just cutting out soda and walking 20 minutes a day. The fact that you still haven't fallen of the fizz free wagon is an inspiration. I just love diet cherry pepsi but it is still not good for me. I will try to replace my soda with water. Seeing as you have had such success though, do you recommend anything to "substitute" for soda. I drink it because it feels refreshing to my mouth but thats about the only benefit. What do you drink when water won't do it but you don't want to have pop?

Scorpio--when you say you changed your eating what exactly did you do. I don't much like cooking and unfortunately live in close proximity to fast food joints. I know eating at these places is bad. Like I said I am an emotional eater and have tried everything from hypnosis to sipping water constantly and its like I'm just programmed to eat at certain times of the day (before bed) and once I start, I have a really hard time stopping. Then I go to sleep and my metabolism slows down. Just wondering if you could give me some helpful tips.

slimsdown

your honesty is very moving, you have already got lots of support from these lovely people so im sure ul do great xxxx

lilbitofsarcasm

First of all thank you everyone for the kind words and inspiration it helps more then you know.


chizumlasssta - Way to go on giving up the pop..believe me I know its not easy..especially since I drank like zero water before doing this..My drinks include home-made infused water..OMG ITS AMAZING!!! pretty much you add real fruit and even some veggies to just normal water like say lemons..mint and cucumbers and close it up let it sit over night strain the next day..add some ice and its SOOO good I am not even lying..natural sugars and its so fresh tasting.. I also still drink coffee but with Splenda and milk and I have maybe a cup a day..Its nice to have that caffeine boost and I would rather have the natural caffeine in coffee then say in an energy drink..I also drink natural freshly squeezed juices with my juicer..My approach is natural..healthy and clean eating and drinking..if I can't pronounce it ..it shouldn't be going in my body! That is my approach it may be different for others but that is what has worked so far with the drink consumption!