Not here for pity,but i need help!!!

You did it once, you can do it again!
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Glad you are back. I returned about 65 days ago after being gone for a few years. Its a good place to come back to. Welcome:flowerforyou:

The key is to pray and ask god for guidance.

Awesome advice, how much easier would things be for us if we just took the time to do this.

Join our group, 365 logins to leave the group...I started the group but have been struggling since starting back to work, so join us and let's both get going again!

You can do this! You are in the right place. I started my journey today and I will add you as a friend for motivation. I need motivation myself. Sometimes I get depressed too because I used to be lean and thin and ran marathons. Life changes happened all at once and I gained quite a bit. I got as high as 212 pounds before starting MyFitnesspal and I am now at 195. My goal is to get down to 130-135.

We can do this!

Hi everyone,I'm Leah,28,I have one child and married..I have had an account here on mfp before and successfully lost 60 lbs.I had great support and good friends.I stayed on for a yr,and sadly just lost my drive to lose,was hopeless and deleted my account.I went on without mfp for about 6 months,and have gained close to 12 lbs,it may not sound like a lot,but for someone that obsessed with their weight,its horrible.I have no one to blame but myself.I lost control over my eating and have been seriously depressed.my depression thanks to God has gotten better,but I did get to a point where I tried to commit suicide,not so much because of my weight,but I felt like a big loser..I'm now here crying for help,I can't do this alone.I tried and its hard.yes I know,if I don't want the change then their won't be no change..but I need friends to motivate me,because I feel alone..I'm so scared to gain all the weight back that I worked so hard for..I have this super energetic thin healthy person living in me that needs to come out,but she just needs help..I would love to take friend requests,and support,and I will do the same..thanks so much and I appreciate the help in advance.

SW:242lbs
CW:188lbs
GW:150lbs

Hello and welcome back. I too joined previously and lost 20lbs then went on a 2 week all inclusive holiday and never got back on it lol. I took and year out and havent actually gained any. think i got pretty good at maintaining or i would gain a few pounds then work my butt off to loose it and then the same again. Ive decided to restart properly not though as getting married next year so im finally focused on getting to my goal of 10st 10lbs so 24lbs to loose altogether .

We can do this if we all stick together and rwead eachothers profiles and posts for support. feel free to add me. xxx

You are not alone - mind you, some of the posts here are enough to make me want to crawl back under my stone.
Don't be put off by 'Them'.
Right now I'd love to do 60 minutes of cardio but since one of my stainless steel hips popped out (again) last week and my leg is in a brace I'll just make do with feeling extra hungry.
Hang in there - as you say, pity isn't what is required - just an app to shove a sock down the throat of those who say stuff like, "go hard or stay home" - if only! [I am home - and that's the trouble BUT me and my stick are about to step outside to the news-agent to pay the paper bill.

and I may be gone some time.

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Hey if you need motivation I'm here...and ANYONE else can send me a friend request! I'm on this journey for the rest of my life, I don't plan on going anywhere. I log on daily and I'm dedicated to helping at least one person seeing that keeping a positive outlook of this journey will give you better results!

I was touched by your candor, but also saddened by the fact that you even entertained the thought of suicide. Exercise is a great mood stabilizer, and I've found that if we really learned to like ourselves for the things we are good at, and focused on fixing the things we don't like, we can accept ourselves for the many things we have to offer to others.

Surround yourself with people you love and who love you--whether that's face to face, or with online friends. The weight often "magically" comes off easier, if you learn to love yourself. You would never say awful and hateful things to a good friend, so learn to be your own friend.

I know this may sound like "new age bull****", but once I stopped looking in the mirror and saying hateful and critical things about myself, I started to accept myself for the many faults I have, and the weight started coming off. Feel free to add me as a friend, if you're interested. I've made a goal and commitment to be selfish and do this for me. Additionally, I've made a commitment to the friends I currently have to provide words of encouragement and insightful comments. I wish you the best...no one should feel as horrible about themselves as you have in the past. Here's to a much brighter future!!

Patti