"Drop some weight" lecture still ringing in my ears

Good job taking these first steps to a healthier you!

You can do it. Log every bite you put in your mouth. Start walking short walks and add a little distance every day. You can add me as a friend.

Congrats on going to your doctor and making it here too. You're on the right track. Take advantage of all this site has to offer and there are a lot of people here for support and motivation!

Welcome! You've taken the first step which is the hardest. It can be done. Keep your chin up!

You can do it. Log every bite you put in your mouth. Start walking short walks and add a little distance every day. You can add me as a friend.

I agree with everything written here! MFP is about being honest with yourself, in my opinion. Record EVERYTHING! Every.thing. It might sting to record it, but that feeling of pride in yourself for the honesty you are giving yourself will outweigh it. You deserve a better life and a better you. YOU deserve it! I have to say that to myself every single day:-) I can say it to you too, if you'd like:-)

You've made a start, be honest with yourself and write down everything you eat, start easy exercise,like walking or a walking DVD. Don't give up on yourself! You are worth it! You can add me as a friend. I've lost over 100 pounds over the last year.

You can do it. Log every bite you put in your mouth. Start walking short walks and add a little distance every day. You can add me as a friend.

This is good advice. I would add to this in advice I just recently figured out having been on here for 2.5 months. Log it BEFORE you put it in your mouth. Figure out how many calories and record it because you can then change your mind and not eat it but once you have, you no longer have the choice to eat or not eat.

Gradual changes are best - this is a lifestyle change for some of us but if you are faithful about logging in every day without fail, and being mindful of everything you put in your mouth, you can be successful at this. I have a very similar story to you - I was referred by my doctor at my yearly exam because I complained about my weight gain, blaming it on my thyroid. She referred me to MFP and told me to be mindful of portion control and to reach out and find support here. There's a lot of theory behind that - when you have a food and exercise diary that is open (at least to your friends), you will feel more accountable and make better choices. And when you have a support network that has similar goals, your chances of being successful go up dramatically.

Feel free to add me as a friend. We are here together to celebrate successes and cheer each other on!

Start working on your diet if you can't start exercising. Eat plenty of veggies and fruits and whole grains and lean meat and fish! The first step is hardest; sitting down with yourself and telling yourself that you're going to lose the weight. I keep motivated by researching! Then I set mini goals for myself and do what I can. Can't ask for anymore than that. And if you stick with it, know that the weight is going to come off, no matter how long it may take

The dreaded yearly exam was yesterday. I feel bruised and battered. I'm still numb, but trying to keep the promises I made to my doctor. Join MyFitnessPal, introduce yourself, reach out to at least 2 people, and pay attention as you eat. (I can polish off several cookies and not realize I ate them.) Her words stung me as I respect her a great deal.

I used to be an athlete, but now I cannot see my feet when I stand up... they disappeared a long time ago. And getting in a position to sit in the seat of my Civic? Do I back in? Do I go head first? Who is going to put my feet in once I sit down?

The photos I posted are from last night. A bunch of us went bowling. I was cracking up at everyone. No more laughing when I saw the photographs. The photo of me in the hat was taken outside of Boulder last week. I kept saying my headache was from the altitude, but I knew it was because my sunglasses where squeezing the daylights out of my head.

I'm here now. I've never asked for help before, but please stand around me and lift me up when I fall down.

The promise of a fit and healthy lifestyle needs to be for yourself. It's great that you took the steps that your doctor suggested. Keep the reasons in mind of why you want to b healthy, and get there. Take it slowly, start with eating healthy and watching your calorie intake. Take a 30 min walk or something in the mornings/evenings. Then step it up as you go along. ~ My suggestion of what I think Congratulations on starting your journey!

You will do great! Honestly it just takes time. Last year I hit a record 250 for me before I finally had had enough . It's different for everyone, and with some tweeks you will be on the track to a healthier you in no time at all ! * hugs*

Welcome!

None of us are here because we got it right first time around. This site is great - no crash diets, no starvation, but support and education about living a healthier slimmer lifestyle.

You have taken the first step - well done! :happy:

YOu have taken the first steps. Like everyone else has said, record everything and I would like to add, record your steps. I bought a FItBit and wear it all day. Just start walking at least 30 minutes a day.10, 000 steps at day =5 miles. Dont buy or keep your food weaknesses in your house. If you want to indulge in a cookie here and there...do it while you socialize or go out. Use this website or the app on your phone to record, once you actually see the numbers, you will see where you need to cut back. As you were an athlete, you already know or have an idea of what you are to do. I have always know what to do, I just lacked the focus to do it. 31 days ago, I made the decison to love myself more than I loved my food. I started with the 24 Day challenge and I am going strong. I decided to go with the Paleo diet which means that I try to eat clean 90% of the time(clean means no processed food) I have lost 17 pounds and 6 1/2 inches.30 minutes of exercise a day. I even bought a bike.(hadnt ridden in 15 yrs.) If I can do it, you can do it. Choose to love yourself and get an accountability partner who will give you the words you need to hear when you want to throw in the towel. IT makes all the difference in the world. Connect with us online if you wish. I am a stress eater. I had to learn to exerices when I am stressed and change my thinking that food is fuel for my body not pleasure for my taste buds. Be Blessed!

PS. I bought the FitBIt because I could sync it with my fitness pal.

Welcome:flowerforyou:
I have been here a couple of times,but I guess practice makes perfect If you could use a friend I'm almost the same age, and have to get rid of over 100 pounds ( don't know where I could hide them:noway: ) You could always buy a Suv... easier to get into and out of > Just kidding
I know where your coming from, the reason I'm here is that my knees and back are getting angry at all the weight they have to carry. It doesn't help much to worry about how we got here, it's time to take the information we can find and put our effort into becoming a better , healthier us. I love to cook and have a few very good and healthy recipes. My problem is more on the exercise and portion control front :sad:
Hope your having a great weekend anyway
Gabi

Let's all help lift each other up. Just joined today and what great posts I am reading. Some very inspiring and encouraging people.

You can do it and coming here is a step in the right direction! You look like you have a great sense of humor and there's a lot of fun people on MFP to help keep you going.