Looking for friends who will motivate me!!! New to this...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who will keep me motivated throughout this weight loss process. I've been on this diet since the beginning of the year and have only lost 7 lbs - embarrassing I know...but I'm not giving up! I am 23 years old and need to lose over 100 lbs unfortunately. I've struggled with my weight all my life and need some serious support and people to tell me to keep on going!

What has been helping me has honestly been pinterest. I made my own board and pinned a bunch of weight loss motivational pics to it, so when I'm having a rough day, I read my motivational posts on there and it really does help -- I just have to make sure I'm reading those when I DO have a bad day. :) Hoping to make some new friends here and swap stories for some extra support.

-Ashley

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  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    Ashley,
    Don't beat yourself up about your weight loss. The lbs are coming off and that is a step in the right direction! Just think where you were 2 months ago or a year ago...you are making steps NOW to change your behavior and get healthy.

    If I were to offer you advise, don't focus on the big picture. Set smaller goals, ones that you can accomplish in a few weeks or a month. Keep the picture in mind, but don't focus on that. Then honestly enter everything you eat and all the exercise you get into the tool. You will begin to see the results. Remember, it is not just pounds that you want to gain. But you want to lose inches and be able to do things easier (i.e. walk up the stairs without getting winded, tie your shoes more easily, etc.). You can do this!!!

    I'm sending you a friend request. I have a few more years on you and about 70 lbs I still need to lose. I don't have all the answers, but will support and encourage you along the way. :)