Would really love some inspiration

arizonahiker

Hi everyone, I am fairly new on this site and am hoping to find some friends with the same goals. A little about myself, I am a single father who has allowed myself to get into the worst shape of my life. I want to hit my health goals for a variety of reasons, mainly to see my daughter grow up and to feel so much better about myself. I know having a support group is half the battle.

cyberiarob

Feel free to add me - sounds like we're in the same boat :drinker:

arizonahiker

I will thank you

javajinny

Just starting the journey is a big step, so way to go! I'm down 70 pounds. It took me two years to do it, but I figure it took me 8 years to put on 150 pounds so I can take 3 or 4 years to take it off. Don't be in a rush and don't feel bad if you don't get mega results fast. Just be healthy and have fun with it, involve your kids and your friends. I've found having goals/rewards helps. Like when I got down to 300 I let myself take this really cool dance class I've been interested in. At 250 I'll get to go skydiving and at 200 I can buy new clothes! Having those (and other little ones along the way) has helped keep me motivated. Best of luck to you!

arizonahiker

Great advice, thank you

Andrea419

Welcome! Mfp has been a really great source of motivation for me.

Brallen1969

Starting is definitely the first step, this is a great place to get motivated...you realize you are far from being alone...feel free to add me.