6 days in & Looking for motivation!

navywife5810

Hey Everyone!

So, after quite a long time and many failed attempts to lose weight, I'm buckling down. I am 4'11 and 165 lbs. I want to lose 55 lbs. I have a long road ahead of me and could use all the help & advice you're willing to give. I would love to have friends on here to keep me motivated and to join me on my weight loss journey!

My biggest goal is to be down 30-35 lbs by December 1st. I know it seems a bit outrageous, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Any advice or meal suggestions (really anything you can say to help) is welcome!

Have a great day!
Mrs. Smith

Smokey19

Hi, welcome to mfp. My name is Kimberlee, 48. Please feel free to add me and we can make this journey together.

neveradullmoment

Welcome to MFP!! :flowerforyou:

Please feel free to add me, the more support the better!

Karen

Kirlene

Hi, I've only been here 5 days and lost 4 lbs, looking for some motivation , please feel free to add me

SynicalEnvee

Feel free to add me. I'd love to help you and encourage you on your weight loss journey. You can do it !

trevpimp

keep up the good work.
remember to always track in your calories cuz it helps u remember you need to eat less

StaceyJ52

Hi, I am 5 week into weight loss program, 14 lbs down. Started at 411 lbs. Have an embarrassing question. Noticed new stretch marks at bottom of stomach and now bleeding in stomach/leg folds. What do I do? Looked up on internet said it was skin on skin irritation. I am pretty freaked out. Anybody know about this and how to deal with it? Thank you.

dfisher88

Feel free to add me too. I'm 42 and been here for 45days!

vanessairene

Add me if you'd like! Keep up the good work and stay focused!

katkat28

I'm also 4'11" and 171 lbs. Today is day 5 for me....I feel hopeful and excited for a stronger body and healthier lifestyle, yet afraid to fail again. No room for self doubt....I can do it and so can you! Best of luck in week 2:)

MrsW214

The biggest help for me so far has just been to be vigilant about tracking my calories everyday for everything that I consume. It has made me really pay attention to what I'm eating and I have cut out or cut back on a lot of things because of it. And even things that aren't very high in calories can have crazy high fat, carbs, sugar, etc so they have been cut back or eliminated as well. Taking a hard look at what you eat and making some small changes can make a huge difference in losing weight but not starving yourself all the time.
Also tracking my exercise and calories burned has been a big eye opener. I think 'I burned 200 calories walking this morning, do I really want to ruin that work by over indulging on something' usually the answer is no.
Good luck and stay focused, making mini-goals for yourself along the way can be very rewarding as well, so you can celebrate even the little hurdles.

wobblebaby

Hi my name is Willie Ann, please feel free to add me, we can be on the journey for a short period of time, because I need to lose over 100lbs. but we can do it, just take one day at a time, because it is a journey.

pwittek10

You do have a good goal.
4 months is a good time frame, every time you feel the need to consume
something off diet just think:
It's only 4 months, stay the course,
Give yourself a great gift.

I have found it is much easier not to eat that fatty food
then to eat just a little,
for me once I get the taste I want more and more.
Good going!

scrang37

You can do this Just take it one day at a time. Log everything you put into your mouth! lol. This keeps you accountable and honest with yourself. Remember, it's about a lifestyle change. Feel free to add me. Good luck on your journey.

sustainablehealth

Congratulations on losing 14 lbs that is amazing!

Skin on skin irritation can happen and does happen to many people. You are not alone. You can manage it.

Key things to remember for your skin, after bathing, really let your skin dry off well. Any moisture in folds of skin can lead to bacteria growth, infections. If it has been happening for a while, check in with your doctor for any antibacterial ointments that he/she may recommend.

I wish you great success on your journey!

http://www.livestrong.com/article/290218-belly-fat-rashes/

kendrabbj

Hi! Just started today and would love some friends for support!

CassieLyle

You can do this.. Today is actually day 5 for me.. Im so ready to watch this weight fall off me... Just wish it worked quicker! Your doing incredible.. Add me..