I need A LOT of motivation and encouragement... Help?

I'll send a friend request to ya.. I started with ~120lbs total to my final goal. I've lost about half of it. Really.. it comes down to being determined, having a "Can-Do" attitude, and never giving up. Yep.. there will be tough days.. there will be days where ya completely blow it.. shake it off, try again tomorrow.

If you step back and look up at the magnitude of a mountain, it seems enormous from the bottom. However, if you just start the climb and concentrate on the few feet in front of you, it becomes much easier and less daunting.

I will try to help in anyway that i can if you want just friend me.

I started out needing to lose 85-90. It sounded like such a big number and I have a history of yo-yoing and giving up. Been on MFP since July, and it feels like its going so slow but, I've lost 18 pounds, and just the difference I feel in my body makes me keep going and stay focused. Pick up a 5lb dumbell and see, how even losing 2 of those will be easier on your body. Don't expect it all to fall off at once, get used to long term goals, do it for yourself and no one else.

Start preparing, measuring your own food. I rely on Lean Cuisine sometimes and it helps with portion control. Swap Country Crock for butter, cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes, and get the skin off that 3 oz. chicken breast. It doesn't have to be dreadful, but I understand how hard it is when all of that food is being waved in front of your face. With me, the more I counted calories and watching portions, I realized how out of control my eating had ben when it seemed "normal". Now even if I have a little of the "good stuff" I can't tolerate a lot of it and it doesn't taste all that fabulous. You can do it! It gets easier if you stick to it. Feel free to add me.

I know how this is, often I make 2 seperate meals in our house, one for us and one for the kids. Not that I dont think my kids should eat healthier, they just need some of the fats. They are very small, petite and calories are good for them. My husband and I not quite so much. Wish I could share some of my fat with them. LOL
Anyways, yes it is a pain, but its a pain Im willing to deal with so my husband and I get back to our goal weight and healthy to be around for our children longer.
You are pretty young looking and I think if you get it now, it will be easier as you go along. Good luck, you have already made the first step, joining MFP. Lots of fantastic people, with fantastic support. Cant go wrong here! :O)